# Medical Secretary > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/medical-secretary/63699a90-13ec-4d76-9398-ba6e26ddccb4 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/medical-secretary/63699a90-13ec-4d76-9398-ba6e26ddccb4.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Cardiff and Vale University Health Board - **Town:** Cardiff - **Region:** Cardiff - **Country:** Wales - **Profession:** Administrative and IT - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £28,819 - £31,626 pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 30 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-04T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-21T14:21:03.007Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cardiff/Cardiff/Cardiff_Vale_University_Health_Board/Admin_Clerical_Radiology/Admin_Clerical_Radiology-v8030505 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8030505?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://cavuhb.nhs.wales ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Medical Secretary to join the Radiology Service at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff. As an experienced secretary, the post holder will have excellent communication skills and experience of using Microsoft IT systems on a daily basis. Ideally, the successful candidate will have experience of using NHS systems and coordinating MDT's. The post holder will require the ability to work well under pressure, use their own initiative, have good interpersonal skills and be able to work well independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. ### Main duties of the job The post holder will need to be highly motivated, flexible to the needs of the service and possess good organisational skills, plus be able to demonstrate excellent word processing ability. The successful candidate would benefit from having previous experience of working in a busy and challenging office environment. The post holder will be supported to thrive in a busy, varied and professional environment. You will work closely with assigned Consultants and other Medical Staff to provide a comprehensive Medical Secretary service and support the administrative aspects of their role. It is essential that the successful candidate is a highly motivated individual with excellent typing and interpersonal skills, including a sound knowledge of medical terminology. The post holder will need to meet tight deadlines, manage confidential patient information and maintain high standards relating to administrative processes. This is an excellent opportunity for you to be part of an exciting directorate so, if you think you have the skills required to undertake this role, please call us to discuss the role in more detail and/or arrange an informal visit. The directorate encourages personal development and the post holder will be expected to take an active part in the VBA process. We are looking for individuals who share the core values of the organisation. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities You will be able to find a full job description and Personal Specification attached within the supporting documents or alternatively please click "Apply now" to view in TRAC. ## Job Details An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Medical Secretary to join the Radiology Service at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff. As an experienced secretary, the post holder will have excellent communication skills and experience of using Microsoft IT systems on a daily basis. Ideally, the successful candidate will have experience of using NHS systems and coordinating MDT's. The post holder will require the ability to work well under pressure, use their own initiative, have good interpersonal skills and be able to work well independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. ## Job Description The post holder will need to be highly motivated, flexible to the needs of the service and possess good organisational skills, plus be able to demonstrate excellent word processing ability. The successful candidate would benefit from having previous experience of working in a busy and challenging office environment. The post holder will be supported to thrive in a busy, varied and professional environment. You will work closely with assigned Consultants and other Medical Staff to provide a comprehensive Medical Secretary service and support the administrative aspects of their role. It is essential that the successful candidate is a highly motivated individual with excellent typing and interpersonal skills, including a sound knowledge of medical terminology. The post holder will need to meet tight deadlines, manage confidential patient information and maintain high standards relating to administrative processes. This is an excellent opportunity for you to be part of an exciting directorate so, if you think you have the skills required to undertake this role, please call us to discuss the role in more detail and/or arrange an informal visit. The directorate encourages personal development and the post holder will be expected to take an active part in the VBA process. We are looking for individuals who share the core values of the organisation. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. ## Responsibilities You will be able to find a full job description and Personal Specification attached within the supporting documents or alternatively please click "Apply now" to view in TRAC. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Excellent keyboard skills. Experience of using MS Office IT packages. Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills. Excellent telephone manner. **Desirable** - Knowledge of Radiological terminology and / or Medical terminology. ### Expereience **Essential** - Previous experience as Audio Typist / Secretary or Secretarial Admin assistant. **Desirable** - Previous NHS/ Healthcare experience. Previous experience with the public in handling sensitive and confidential information. ### Special Knowledge **Essential** - Excellent understanding of the Data Protection Act and GDPR. **Desirable** - Experience in the coordination of MDT's. ### Personal Quallities **Essential** - Pleasant and friendly manner. Adaptability, Ability to work well within a multi discipline environment. Able to meet deadlines and work under pressure. **Desirable** - Ability to speak Welsh. ## Documents - [jd&ps (pdf, 784.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10317922) - [oh form (pdf, 640.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10317923) - [guidance notes for applicants nov25 (pdf, 322.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2843) - [shaping our future wellbeing strategy (pdf, 1.2mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2852) - [shaping our future wellbeing strategy (pdf, 2.3mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2851) - [nwssp recruitment services privacy notice (pdf, 404.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1630) - [croeso i fwrdd iechyd prifysgol caerdydd a’r fro (pdf, 1.3mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2422) - [welcome to cardiff and vale university health board (pdf, 1.3mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2421) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.