Job overview
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a keen, highly motivated and experienced Personal Secretary to join North Wales Microbiology.
North Wales Microbiology provides a wide range of diagnostic services to hospitals, clinics and general practitioners across North Wales. The service has a central (hub) laboratory within a new pathology build at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd (Bodelwyddan) and has acute service spoke laboratories at Ysbyty Gwynedd (Bangor) and Ysbyty Maelor (Wrexham). This post will primarily be based in the laboratory at Glan Clwyd Hospital, but the post holder may be required to support colleagues in the Bangor and Wrexham laboratories when necessary.
North Wales benefits from easy access to coast, mountains and proximity to Liverpool, Chester and all that city life has to offer - so walkers, climbers, cyclists, sailors, shoppers and nightlife seekers are all catered for - the best of all worlds. North Wales also has affordable housing and good public transport and road links across Wales to England and further afield - with Ireland also only a short boat trip away.
Informal visits are actively encouraged, come see the laboratory and meet the team.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work as part of the Microbiology Team based in our Laboratory in Rhyl, Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, providing administrative support within the team. Primarily this role will support the Training Lead. They will also provide support to the Clinical Team.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate a keen eye for detail, excellent administrative, organisational and communication skills and an ability to work independently.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post but not essential; 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.
Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Planning and organisational skills
- Advanced keyboard skills with the proven ability to produce reports, spreadsheets and correspondence.
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn
Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of MS Office Suite
- Awareness of policies and procedures relating to dealing with confidential data both personal and organisational
- Thorough understanding of secretarial procedures
- Working knowledge of filing/data systems including records management
- Knowledge of administrative and organisational procedures, acquired through training and relevant experience.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Public Health Wales
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable proven experience of working as a PA or equivalent
- Experience of dealing with confidential and sensitive data and appropriate maintenance and storage of records
- Minute taking and recording
- Experience of working autonomously
Desirable
- Supervisory experience. Audio typing. Working in an NHS environment
Qualifications
Essential
- RSA level III, NVQ Level 3 Business Administration or equivalent level of experience. ECDL or equivalent experience.
Personal attributes
Essential
- Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure
- Able to work within a team
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Willingness to learn and develop skills
Desirable
- Continued Personal Development
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This advert is for Senior Administration and Resource Officer - Training Support with Public Health Wales NHS Trust in Rhyl, Wales. 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 16 Aug 2026.
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