Job summary 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. Main duties of the job An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Medical Secretary to join the busy Paediatric Department at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr hospital in Ystrad Mynach. 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 departmentas required. The successful post holder must be reliable and flexible to meet service needs and used to working in abusy and demanding environment, with excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.They will be able towork 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. About us Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff. We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work. Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future. Date posted 17 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,928 to £29,551 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 040-AC076-0225 Job locations Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr Ystrad Fawr Way Ystrad Mynach CF82 7GP Job description Job 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. Job description Job 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 Values Essential Able to deal with patients in a sympathetic manner Able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy 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 CWS, Myrddin and MedSecs knowledge RSA III or equivalent Experience Essential Working in a secretarial post Desirable NHS experience MedSec experience Other Essential Methodical, able to demonstrate attention to detail Reliable and flexible Team player, but able to work on own initiative Desirable Able to travel between hospital sites 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 Person Specification Values Essential Able to deal with patients in a sympathetic manner Able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy 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 CWS, Myrddin and MedSecs knowledge RSA III or equivalent Experience Essential Working in a secretarial post Desirable NHS experience MedSec experience Other Essential Methodical, able to demonstrate attention to detail Reliable and flexible Team player, but able to work on own initiative Desirable Able to travel between hospital sites 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 Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Address Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr Ystrad Fawr Way Ystrad Mynach CF82 7GP Employer's website https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)