Oncology Medical Secretary

NHS

  • Rhyl, Denbighshire
  • £25,313-26,999 per year
  • Contract
  • Part-time
  • 6 days ago
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 12 MONTHS DUE TO MATERNITY COVERIF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.The NWCTC is looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated individual to join our team of Medical Secretaries. The post holder will provide a comprehensive and efficient secretarial support service to the team .By the nature of the duties, the post holder will be naturally empathic, be required to maintain confidentiality and will be expected to deal with staff, patients, carers, relatives and other visitors to the Department, in person, via email and in writing, with courtesy and discretion promoting a positive environment on a daily basis.The ideal candidate will have a typing qualification or equivalent levels of experience, good knowledge of IT packages (including WPAS/iFit/WCP/EPOC/EPRO) and medical terminology, and be able to support the team in the typing of clinical letters, distributing/sorting mail and filing, and maintaining excellent communication channels with GPs, Consultants, Nurses and other hospital departments. The post holder will be able to communicate by phone, email and in writing, book appointments, meetings and training events. During the absence of the senior medical secretaries, you will be expected to provide cover of their role, including the cover of additional duties as and when appropriate.Main duties of the jobCollect and collate information as directed by the Senior medical secretary and or administration manager.Act on own initiative to prioritise and plan own workload to meet service level agreements and key performance indicators and will reflect on and improve own performance, supporting change management and improvements to procedures and service developmentsThe post holder will adhere to standard operating procedures and protocols and will advise and support colleagues on these, making judgements requiring a number of options, using experience from a broad skill base related to their practice.The post holder will monitor and review any patient forms /details and items pending further action, chase outstanding responses and information. The post holder will provide information and advice to patients and relatives about admissions and appointments.Capture and transmit information using electronic communication media, working to agreed protocols/standard operating procedures within each speciality working autonomously.The post holder will accurately input and maintain the patient administration systems ensuring data quality at all times.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.About usIf you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.DetailsDate posted28 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 3Salary£25,313 to £26,999 a year per annum pro rataContractFixed termDuration12 monthsWorking patternPart-timeReference number050-AC566-0825-AJob locationsYsbyty Glan ClwydRhuddlan RoadRhylLL18 5UJJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • NVQ Business Administration L3 or equivalent experience
  • RSA /OCR level 2 or equivalent experience (must be a proficient user of Microsoft word)
  • IT related qualification CLAIT plus/ECDL or equivalent experience
Desirable
  • AMSPAR - City & Guilds L3
  • NVQ Customer Service L3
ExperienceEssential
  • Knowledge of a range of administrative processes
  • Experience of working in a busy office environment
Desirable
  • Experience of working within the NHS
SkillsEssential
  • Competently communicates professionally and effectively with all levels of staff both verbally and in writing
  • Proficient in use of Microsoft office applications
  • Experienced in planning and organising and prioritise own workload
  • Flexible and adaptable to changing service demands
  • Excellent organisational skills
Desirable
  • Minute-taking skills
KnowledgeEssential
  • Evidence of Continual Personal development
  • Ability to deal with sensitive information
Desirable
  • Medical terminology
Personal QualitiesEssential
  • Team player
  • Approachable/Friendly
  • Reliable
  • Develops own practice through reflection and learning
  • Empathetic
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • NVQ Business Administration L3 or equivalent experience
  • RSA /OCR level 2 or equivalent experience (must be a proficient user of Microsoft word)
  • IT related qualification CLAIT plus/ECDL or equivalent experience
Desirable
  • AMSPAR - City & Guilds L3
  • NVQ Customer Service L3
ExperienceEssential
  • Knowledge of a range of administrative processes
  • Experience of working in a busy office environment
Desirable
  • Experience of working within the NHS
SkillsEssential
  • Competently communicates professionally and effectively with all levels of staff both verbally and in writing
  • Proficient in use of Microsoft office applications
  • Experienced in planning and organising and prioritise own workload
  • Flexible and adaptable to changing service demands
  • Excellent organisational skills
Desirable
  • Minute-taking skills
KnowledgeEssential
  • Evidence of Continual Personal development
  • Ability to deal with sensitive information
Desirable
  • Medical terminology
Personal QualitiesEssential
  • Team player
  • Approachable/Friendly
  • Reliable
  • Develops own practice through reflection and learning
  • Empathetic

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