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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the expanding Velindre Health Records Secretarial Team.
As Secretarial Assistant, you are responsible for provide comprehensive support to and cover for medical secretaries who form part of your team when required for periods of annual leave, absence and vacancies.
Main duties of the job
Ensuring that the all routine clinical typing is completed accurately and timely and provide full and comprehensive secretarial cover and support to the consultants, clinicians and medical secretaries, when required.
Ensure that all routine clinical information and correspondence is up to date and available.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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.
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Audio transcription experience
- Experience of working to deadlines
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience
- Knowledge of Medical Terminology
- Health Records Experience
- Welsh Speaker
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- 5 GCSE passes to include English and Maths
- Advanced Keyboard Skills
Desirable
- Customer care
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This advert is for Medical Secretarial Assistant with Velindre University NHS Trust in Velindre Cancer Centre. It is listed as a Band 3 role. The advertised salary is £26,813 - £27,890 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 20 Aug 2026.
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