Job requirements
Essential
20 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
If required be able to travel between sites if relevant to the demands of the post
- Skills
Excellent communication skills
- Skills
Advanced typing skills
- Skills
Will work unsupervised
- Skills
Excellent organisational skills
- Skills
Will prioritise own workload
- Skills
Minute taking experience
- Knowledge
Evidence of Continual Personal development
- Knowledge
Knowledge and ability to use Microsoft office applications
- Experience
Experience of coordinating administration activities.
- Experience
Experience of working as a medical secretary
- Experience
Experience of organising workload and people
- Qualifications
NVQ Business administration L4 or equivalent experience Or City & Guilds (AMSPAR) Level 3Diploma in Medical administration or equivalent medical secretary experience
- Qualifications
RSA /OCR level 3 or equivalent experience or qualification in typing
- Qualifications
ECDL or equivalent experience
- Personal Qualities
Good team working ethic
- Personal Qualities
Enthusiasm and commitment
- Personal Qualities
Proactive and positive attitude
- Personal Qualities
Be innovative to meet the challenges of a changing organisation
- Personal Qualities
Customer focused approach
Desirable
6 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Other
Welsh speaker
- Knowledge
ESR Self Service (or equivalent experience using it)
- Knowledge
Knowledge of Referral To Treatment process (RTT)
- Experience
Previous NHS Experience
- Qualifications
Management qualification or working towards
- Qualifications
NVQ 3 Customer Service
Job overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, and experienced individual to join our Respiratory Services team, providing comprehensive administrative and secretarial support within the Medical Directorate.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of a high-quality administrative service to respiratory consultants, junior medical staff, specialist nursing teams, and other healthcare professionals. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who thrives in a busy environment and is committed to delivering exceptional support services.
Applicants should have well-developed typing and keyboard skills and ideally hold an RSA Stage 3 qualification (or equivalent experience). Candidates who do not currently meet this qualification requirement but are willing to undertake the necessary training and development to achieve this standard will also be considered.
Applicants who do not currently hold the essential qualifications but can demonstrate relevant experience and a commitment to undertake appropriate training and development to achieve the required standards will be considered. Where applicable, appointments may be made under Annex 21 arrangements in accordance with NHS Terms and Conditions.
This post is fixed term/secondment for 12 months due to funding
Main duties of the job
The post-holder must also have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, using discretion, judgement and initiative. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, together with a keen eye for detail, with the ability to process and generate urgent and routine correspondence.
The Candidates must be able to maintain patient confidentiality, and ensure a high standard of customer care at all times. It is essential that the successful candidate has a flexible approach to work, to meet the demands of the service.
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.
Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable
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This advert is for Senior Medical Secretary with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in Wrexham, Wales. It is listed as a Band 4 Medical secretary role. The advertised salary is £28,819 - £31,626 per annum pro rata. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed Term). The application deadline is 18 Oct 2026.
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