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Support Medical Secretary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Wrexham, LL13 7TD

Salary

£26,813 to £27,890

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

13 September 2026

13 days left

Job description

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, self-motivated and experienced secretary in our Vascular Department to provide comprehensive secretarial su...

To support the co-ordination of the administration arrangements to provide a high quality supportive secretarial service to the consultant, medical and nursing team. To work independently and be accountable for organising/prioritising own workload to ensure deadlines are achieved. To support the facilitation of the patients along a defined pathway.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

The post holder will be a key member of the Medical secretary team providing an accurate and confidential administration service to the Clinical Specialty and its associated work streams. The post holder will support the consultants, junior medical staff and other health professionals with the creation of best practice and processes, supporting diary management, workload and co-ordination of appointments and admissions related information for patients and carers.

The post holder will have good accurate typing skills, and will ensure that the speciality maintains efficient filing and recording of information systems. Will plan and organise own time, adjusting clinic appointments for patients ensuring notes are ready for clinics as necessary.

The post holder will monitor and review any patient forms /details and items pending further action, chase outstanding responses and information. The post holder will provide information and advice to patients and relatives about admissions and appointments.

The post holder will process documents accurately and efficiently using digital dictation, analogue dictation and as directed by the clinician and will demonstrate self-directed development and practice of patient administrative systems, whilst undertaking tasks that will require individual to exercise judgement and expertise.

Performing, administrative tasks the post holder will have the responsibility for safe use of equipment and resources used by self or others (e.g. will report any defects in equipment through the IT Helpdesk Service).

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Other Relevant Requirements

Desirable

  • Welsh Speaking.

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Business Administration L3 or equivalent experience.
  • RSA /OCR level 2 or equivalent experience (must be a proficient user of Microsoft word.
  • IT related qualification CLAIT plus /ECDL or equivalent.

Desirable

  • AMSPAR - City & Guilds L3.
  • NVQ Customer Service L3

Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of a range of administrative processes.
  • Experience of working in a busy office environment.

Desirable

  • Experience of working within the NHS.

Skills

Essential

  • Competently communicates professionally and effectively with all levels of staff both verbally and in writing
  • Proficient in use of Microsoft office applications.
  • Experienced in planning and organising and prioritise own workload.
  • Flexible approach to work and adaptable to changing service demands.
  • Excellent organisational skills.

Desirable

  • Minute-taking skills

Knowledge

Essential

  • Evidence of Continual Personal development
  • Ability to deal with sensitive information

Desirable

  • Knowledge of NHS Organisations
  • Medical terminology.

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Team player.
  • Approachable /Friendly Confident manner.
  • Reliable.
  • Develops own practice through reflection and learning.
  • Empathetic.

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

27 August 2026

Last checked

31 August 2026

Salary, closing date and description are taken from the employer's advert. The original advert always takes precedence.

About the employer

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Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

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