Medical Secretary Urology - Llanelli, United Kingdom - Hywel Dda University Health Board

Description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the position of a Consultant Medical Secretary for Urology Services within Scheduled Care.

The post holder will be required to provide an comprehensive administration/ clerical service following appropriate systems, procedures, policies and post holder will be responsible for maintaining records both manually and on a computerised system and demonstrate the ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential patient information.

You will be expected to demonstrate excellent organisational skills and be flexible and adaptable in your approach to work. You must be able to work on your own initiative, use tact and diplomacy where appropriate and possess excellent communication skills.

Main duties of the job

Applications are invited from enthusiastic, innovative, motivated and suitably qualified individuals for the role of a full time ( hours) Band 4, Medical Secretary within the Urology Department based at Prince Phillip Hospital, Llanelli.

The successful candidate will undertake typing of highly sensitive letters and reports in addition to operation of the Health Board's patient database system.

You will be expected to demonstrate excellent organisational skills and be flexible and adaptable in your approach to work. You must be able to work on your own initiative, use tact and diplomacy where appropriate and possess excellent communication skills. The ability to work to pre-defined deadlines is of paramount importance. An understanding of the importance of confidentiality is essential

Applicants will need to demonstrate that they have experience within a Medical Secretary / Administrative role. Experience of Data Entry using Excel Spreadsheets would also be advantageous. Experience of a range of clinical and administrative IT systems / packages coupled with proven secretarial skills and previous experience is essential.

Experience of working within the NHS as well as knowledge of Health Board Systems is desirable, but an enthusiastic attitude and willingness to learn is also very important.

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest; Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres; Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services; Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.

Job responsibilities

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

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

Desirable

Experience

Essential

Desirable

Language Skills

Desirable