Employer: Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Employer type: NHS
Site: Children's Hospital for Wales
Town: Cardiff
Salary: £24,433 - £26,060 per annum pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 22/12/2024 23:59
Support Secretary - Acute Child Health
Band 3
WHO WE ARE:
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 16,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Serving a population of around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focused on the health and care needs of our local population whilst also working with our partners to develop regional services.
We are a values-driven organisation and our goals will only be realised if our values are at the heart of everything we do. Our values are:
* We are kind and caring
* We are respectful
* We have trust and integrity
* We take personal responsibility
Job overview
The Child Health Department is looking to appoint an enthusiastic Support Secretary to support the delivery of services within our department. The successful post holder will be a highly motivated team player with sound secretarial and administrative skills. Computer literacy and typing experience is essential for the role. You will be self-motivated and organised and have a flexible approach to work. You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills. A clear understanding of confidentiality issues and being able to work to deadlines is also required. The role will include general support of typing, audio typing, database work, and administrative duties including cover for colleagues within the Child Health Department at times of service need.
If you are interested in joining a highly motivated team that strives to deliver a patient-focused, high-quality service, then we would like to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The main responsibility of this role is to ensure the organisation and delivery of patient information to a high standard and in a timely manner. You will work closely with Consultants and other Medical Staff to provide a comprehensive secretarial service and support the administrative aspects of their role. You will work as part of an integral secretarial team within a busy department.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role. Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Educated to GCSE level
* ECDL in computer skills or equivalent experience
* Typing Experience
* Knowledge of PMS
Experience
* Experience of working within a patient-focused environment
* Experience of working within a team
* Previous NHS experience
Skills
* Good communication skills, both written and verbal
* Good organisational skills
* Ability to use own initiative
* Knowledge of IT software
Personal Qualities
* Patient, friendly and courteous
MANAGING YOUR APPLICATION:
We are committed to promoting inclusion, where all staff have a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from everyone and recognise the need for our workforce to represent the diversity of the population we serve. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
The UHB reserves the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment-related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
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