Medical Secretary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Medical Secretary to join the Radiology Service at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff. As an experienced secretary, the post holder will have excellent communication skills and experience of using Microsoft IT systems on a daily basis. Ideally, the successful candidate will have experience of using NHS systems and coordinating MDT's. The post holder will require the ability to work well under pressure, use their own initiative, have good interpersonal skills and be able to work well independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The post holder will need to be highly motivated, flexible to the needs of the service and possess good organisational skills, plus be able to demonstrate excellent word processing ability. The successful candidate would benefit from having previous experience of working in a busy and challenging office environment. The post holder will be supported to thrive in a busy, varied and professional environment.

You will work closely with assigned Consultants and other Medical Staff to provide a comprehensive Medical Secretary service and support the administrative aspects of their role.

It is essential that the successful candidate is a highly motivated individual with excellent typing and interpersonal skills, including a sound knowledge of medical terminology. The post holder will need to meet tight deadlines, manage confidential patient information and maintain high standards relating to administrative processes.

This is an excellent opportunity for you to be part of an exciting directorate so, if you think you have the skills required to undertake this role, please call us to discuss the role in more detail and/or arrange an informal visit. The directorate encourages personal development and the post holder will be expected to take an active part in the VBA process.

We are looking for individuals who share the core values of the organisation.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.