Job overview
To provide a full confidential secretarial service to Consultant Paediatricians and team.
Carry out duties as defined by the Service Manager to meet the needs of the service.
To manage and prioritise own workload and work independently to defined policies and procedures.
This is a fixed term post for 12 months to cover the needs of the service
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Medical Secretary to join the busy Paediatric Department at Nevill Hall Hospital in Abergavenny.
It is essential that the post holder is an organised and motivated individual with excellent audio-typing and interpersonal skills, plus a sound knowledge of medical terminology. The successful candidate will be expected to provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support across the department as required.
The successful post holder must be reliable and flexible to meet service needs and used to working in a busy and demanding environment, with excellent organisational and prioritisation skills. They will be able to work on their own initiative, exercising judgement to solve any problems arising.
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 Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Methodical, able to demonstrate attention to detail
- Reliable and flexible to meet the needs of the service.
- Team player, but able to work on own initiative
Desirable
- Able to travel between hospital sites
Values
Essential
- Able to deal with patients in a sympathetic manner
- Able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy
Experience
Essential
- Working in a secretarial post
Desirable
- NHS experience
- MedSec experience
Qualifications
Essential
- English language GCSE O level or equivalent
- Knowledge of secretarial procedures to level 3 or equivalent
- Computer literate
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Desirable
- AMSPAR Diploma
- CWS, Myrddin and MedSecs knowledge
- RSA III or equivalent
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication/telephone skills
- Prioritise workload
- Exercising judgement to solve problems
- Ability to work with staff at all levels
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
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This advert is for Paediatric Medical Secretary with Aneurin Bevan University Health Board in Newport, Newport, Wales. It is listed as a Band 4 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £28,819 - £31,626 per annum pro rata. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed term 12 months from start of appointment). The application deadline is 28 Jul 2026.
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