Job overview
We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Medical Secretary to join the Neuro-Rehabilitation and Major Trauma Teams working at the University Hospital of Llandough.
The post is full time (37.5 hours) Monday to Friday. The successful applicant will have excellent communication skills and work well within a team.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to the consultant teams within Neuro-Rehabilitation and Major Trauma at University Hospital Llandough.
Duties are varied but will include acting as first point of contact for patients and relatives, typing of letters, processing incoming/outgoing post, answering departmental phone calls and booking patient appointments.
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
Welsh language skills are desirable
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Ability to work Flexibly across different hospitals
Desirable
- Welsh Speaker
Skills
Essential
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software, and email and a range of IT software packages
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent telephone manner and communication skills
- Ability to prioritise workload
- To function efficiently under pressure and to meet deadlines
- Adaptable & flexible in approach to work duties
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS systems
Experience
Essential
- Advanced experience of secretarial/administrative work
- Demonstrable experience of working in a busy clinical office environment
- Experience of using initiative
- Experience of dealing with complex confidential issues
- Experience of dealing with the public
- Audio/Transcription Typing
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education
- RSA 3/NVQ or equivalent experience
Desirable
- AMSPAR
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Desirable
- Neurosciences experience.
- Knowledge of the NHS
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Approachable, Confident, Perceptive, Committed, Motivated, Team player & Conscientious
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This advert is for Medical Secretary with Cardiff and Vale University Health Board in University Hospital Llandough. It is listed as a Band 4 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £28,819 - £31,626 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 01 Sep 2026.
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