Senior Medical Secretary

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Blood Sciences Department at Hywel Dda University Health Board.   Applications are invited from efficient, motivated and suitably qualified individuals  for the part-time Band 4 Senior Medical Secretary position within the Biochemistry/Haematology departments.   The post will primarily be based at Prince Philip Hospital site but there will be an expectation to work and provide cover across any of the four Health Board sites as required.

Experience of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power point and E-mail coupled with proven secretarial skills (including audio typing) and previous experience of medical terminology is essential.  You will be required to use the Health Board’s patient database system and other relevant IT packages.

Main duties of the job

Working 15 hours per week, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a wide range of duties appropriate to the post and job description, to support a comprehensive secretarial service to the Blood Sciences department.

The post holder will be expected to demonstrate excellent organisation skills and be flexible and adaptable in their approach to work.  Using initiative, tact and diplomacy where appropriate and possess excellent communication skills.

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.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences.  In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 11.08.25