Job overview
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY
HEALTH BOARD.
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT UNTIL 31.12.24 DUE TO SECONDMENT COVER.
An exciting secondment opportunity has arisen for a full time Medical Secretary in the Oncology Department
The post holder will be responsible for a comprehensive, confidential and efficient secretarial service to the Oncology department including the Consultant Oncologists, their junior staff and the Oncology Team.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as they will be liaising with a wide variety of personnel at all levels both internal and external to the Health Board and from numerous external organisations.
We are looking for an individual who can manage the day to day running of the office, their workload, use their own initiative and who is able to cope with tight and multiple deadlines, in a constant changing environment.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. 5 GCSE's Grade C and above
2. Audio typing skills
3. RSA Level 3 or Eqivalent
Experience
Essential criteria
4. Experience working with Microsoft packages
5. Dealing with Patients face to face & via telephone
6. Secretarial Experience
Desirable criteria
7. Experience of NHS Systems
8. Medical Secretarial Experience
9. Oncology Experience
Skills
Essential criteria
10. Excellent communication skills
11. Ability to work on own initiative
12. Ability to prioritise workload
13. Good keyboard skills with the ability to type quickly and accurately
Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable