# Senior Medical Secretary > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-medical-secretary/dca0973b-dddc-4c4e-90af-8f24d85f7956 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-medical-secretary/dca0973b-dddc-4c4e-90af-8f24d85f7956.md ## Summary - **Status:** Archived / closed - **Employer:** Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board - **Location:** Wrexham Maelor Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Medical secretary - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £28,819 - £31,626 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent: Other - **Employment type:** Part time - 22.88 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-10-18T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-09T10:10:46.285Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/Wrexham/Betsi_Cadwaladr_University_Health_Board/Respiratory/Respiratory-v8323163 - **Employer website:** https://bcuhb.nhs.wales ## Job Content ### Job overview 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. Previous administrative or secretarial experience is essential. Candidates should possess strong time management skills, be highly organised, and have the ability to prioritise workloads effectively while maintaining high standards of accuracy and professionalism. 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. ### Main duties of the job The post holder will be responsible for the guidance, supervision and direction of the admin team dealing with appropriate day to day issues to oversee the smooth running of the department and providing support to the line manager. 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. ### 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 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 ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - If required be able to travel between sites if relevant to the demands of the post **Desirable** - Welsh speaker ### Skills **Essential** - Excellent communication skills - Advanced typing skills - Will work unsupervised - Excellent organisational skills - Will prioritise own workload - Minute taking experience ### Knowledge **Essential** - Evidence of Continual Personal development - Knowledge and ability to use Microsoft office applications **Desirable** - ESR Self Service (or equivalent experience using it) - Knowledge of Referral To Treatment process (RTT) ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of coordinating administration activities. - Experience of working as a medical secretary - Experience of organising workload and people **Desirable** - Previous NHS Experience ### Qualifications **Essential** - NVQ Business administration L4 or equivalent experience Or City & Guilds (AMSPAR) Level 3Diploma in Medical administration or equivalent medical secretary experience - RSA /OCR level 3 or equivalent experience or qualification in typing - ECDL or equivalent experience **Desirable** - Management qualification or working towards - NVQ 3 Customer Service ### Personal Qualities **Essential** - Good team working ethic - Enthusiasm and commitment - Proactive and positive attitude - Be innovative to meet the challenges of a changing organisation - Customer focused approach ## Documents - [jd & ps - welsh (pdf, 472.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10645129) - [jd & ps - english (pdf, 288.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10645130) - [welsh language matrix (pdf, 134.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2220) - [betsi cadwaladr relocation (pdf, 6.8mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2818) - [occupational health form (pdf, 216.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10645131) - [values and behaviour framework (pdf, 2.0mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2937) - [guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 322.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2838) - [nhs north wales - the right choice (pdf, 3.6mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2075) - [nwssp recruitment services privacy notice (pdf, 808.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1632) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references.