Opportunity to work in a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a strong passion for caring.
Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including paid mandatory training and in-house programmes.
Access to a fantastic benefits package and professional career pathways.
Flexible working options that promote a healthy work-life balance.
Join a motivated team dedicated to providing high-quality patient care in a supportive environment.
The role offers the chance to enhance administrative skills and gain experience in a healthcare setting.
The organization values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds, including Welsh speakers.
The Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is seeking a motivated Medical Secretary to join the Neurology service in Newport. The role involves providing comprehensive secretarial support to the consultant team and junior medical staff, including organizing tasks and managing workload to ensure high-quality service delivery to patients. Ideal candidates should possess previous medical secretarial experience, excellent administrative skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant databases. Strong verbal and written communication skills, a clear understanding of patient confidentiality, and the ability to work to deadlines are essential.
The Health Board values diversity and encourages applications from individuals with protected characteristics, as well as those from the Armed Forces Community. They offer a supportive workplace with flexible working options, extensive training and development opportunities, and a commitment to employee wellbeing. Proficiency in Welsh is desirable, but not mandatory, and the Health Board emphasises its commitment to an inclusive, high-quality healthcare service.
The Health Board values diversity and encourages applications from individuals with protected characteristics, as well as those from the Armed Forces Community. They offer a supportive workplace with flexible working options, extensive training and development opportunities, and a commitment to employee wellbeing. Proficiency in Welsh is desirable, but not mandatory, and the Health Board emphasises its commitment to an inclusive, high-quality healthcare service.
We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.
If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.
Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process
Job Overview
The Neurology service is currently looking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated Medical Secretary to support the consultant team in the delivery of key services and clinicians within the Medicine Division.
The post holder will provide a comprehensive secretarial service to consultant and junior medical staff within the service. This will include organising, planning and prioritising tasks and workload.
As a service, it is vitally important in that we provide a high quality service to patients, therefore if you are interested in joining a highly motivated team - it would be great to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The successful post holder will be a highly motivated team player ideally with previous medical secretarial experience and possess sound administrative and clerical skills.
Excellent computer literacy is essential for the role, which will include the use of Microsoft Office packages and relevant databases. You will be highly organised, self motivated, have a flexible approach to work and have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
A clear understanding of patient confidentiality and being able to work to deadlines is also required. The role will include general support of typing including, audio typing, digital dictation and administrative duties, including cover for colleagues at times of service need.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
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. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Qualifications
Essential criteria
Essential criteria
Essential criteria
If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.
Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process
Job Overview
The Neurology service is currently looking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated Medical Secretary to support the consultant team in the delivery of key services and clinicians within the Medicine Division.
The post holder will provide a comprehensive secretarial service to consultant and junior medical staff within the service. This will include organising, planning and prioritising tasks and workload.
As a service, it is vitally important in that we provide a high quality service to patients, therefore if you are interested in joining a highly motivated team - it would be great to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The successful post holder will be a highly motivated team player ideally with previous medical secretarial experience and possess sound administrative and clerical skills.
Excellent computer literacy is essential for the role, which will include the use of Microsoft Office packages and relevant databases. You will be highly organised, self motivated, have a flexible approach to work and have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
A clear understanding of patient confidentiality and being able to work to deadlines is also required. The role will include general support of typing including, audio typing, digital dictation and administrative duties, including cover for colleagues at times of service need.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
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. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Qualifications
Essential criteria
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- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Essential criteria
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Essential criteria
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
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To work as a Medical Secretary in the UK, you should possess a combination of technical, administrative, and interpersonal skills. Here are the key skills and qualifications that are often required:
Essential Skills:
1. Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and keep track of appointments, medical records, and correspondence.
2. Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact with healthcare professionals, patients, and other stakeholders.
3. Computer Literacy: Proficiency in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and medical software (like NHS systems, EMIS, or SystmOne).
4. Typing Skills: Fast and accurate typing skills are essential for transcription and data entry.
5. Attention to Detail: Accuracy is critical when handling patient records, medical documents, and databases.
6. Confidentiality Awareness: Understanding of patient confidentiality and data protection laws (e.g., GDPR) to ensure sensitive information is handled appropriately.
7. Knowledge of Medical Terminology: Familiarity with medical terminology, procedures, and anatomy to understand documents and communicate effectively in a healthcare environment.
8. Customer Service Skills: Ability to assist patients and address their inquiries empathetically and professionally.
9. Teamwork: Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and collaborate with healthcare professionals.
10. Problem-Solving Skills: Capacity to handle issues that may arise and find solutions quickly.
Qualifications:
- Education: A minimum of GCSEs in English and Maths is usually required. A qualification in business administration or medical administration can be advantageous.
- Experience: Previous experience in an administrative role, especially in a healthcare setting, is beneficial but not always essential.
- Professional Development: Consider obtaining certifications related to medical administration or secretarial work to enhance your qualifications.
Additional Skills:
- Time Management: Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
- Adaptability: Flexibility to handle changing workloads and environments in a busy medical practice.
- Knowledge of NHS Protocols: Understanding of NHS procedures, policies, and regulations can be helpful.
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