Support Secretary - Urology Directorate

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Job Overview

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board offers an exciting development opportunity to join the Urology Secretarial team as a Support Secretary.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join us within the Urology Department, Royal Gwent Hospital. The successful candidate would be expected to demonstrate excellent organisational skills, be flexible to the needs of the service and able to demonstrate a commitment to achieving high standards of work. Knowledge of hospital systems would be beneficial although full training will be given to the successful candidate.

This post is fixed term/secondment for 12 months to cover the needs of the service. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

The hours of work will be between 09.00 and 17.00.

This post is Fixed Term/Secondment for 12 months due to the needs of the service.

If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

Main duties of the job

To provide secretarial support to the Clinical Nurse Specialists and Consultants and the provision of general support throughout the department as and when necessary, during periods of sickness and annual leave.

The typing of correspondence, clinic / result letters and general correspondence accurately and within time limits set by departmental standards.

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

Working for our organisation

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

Qualifications And Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Knowledge of secretarial procedures and systems, the majority of which are non-routine, acquired through training and experience to Vocational Level 3 or equivalent
• Computer literate with excellent Word processing/keyboard skills.
• Excellent communication skills and good organisation skills.

Desirable criteria

• Studying toward Medical Secretarial Qualification.
• Experience of working in a hospital environment.

Experience

Essential criteria

• Previous experience of working in a clerical/secretarial role.
• Ability to communicate well with all levels of staff and members of the public

Desirable criteria

• NHS experience and overall experience

Skills and Attributes

Essential criteria

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to prioritise workload to meet delivery requirements.
• Ability to integrate with existing team and work as a team member.
• Able to maintain confidentiality.

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience of working in a team environment.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Time management skills.
• Attention to detail.