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Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Medical Secretary

The closing date is 08 November 2026

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Job summary

This post is fixed term/Secondment for 12 months due to meet the needs of the service

If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

We are currently looking for an experienced and proactive medical secretary to join the Dermatology Department.

The role requires a medical secretary with experience of working on their own initiative at a senior level and is able to offer a comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the Consultants and their associated teams. As a senior medical secretary, you will be the first point of contact for patients, doctors and staff throughout the Health Board.

Main duties of the job

This challenging position requires someone who is a team player, flexible, organised and is able to work well under pressure. The successful candidate will need to be an experienced typist, qualified to RSA Typing Level III (or equivalent). This position also requires excellent communication skills, the ability to meet the demands of working in a busy environment and is able to represent the department with due professionalism.

Process documents accurately and efficiently using digital dictation, analogue dictation and as directed by the clinician and will demonstrate self-directed development and practice of patient administrative systems, whilst undertaking tasks that will require the individual to exercise judgement and expertise.

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

About us

If 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.

Details

Date posted

29 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,819 to £31,626 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-AC468-0926-A

Job locations

Wrexham Maelor Hospital

Croesnewydd Rd

Wrexham

LL13 7TD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

You 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 description

Job responsibilities

You 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 Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Business Administration L4 or equivalent experience or City & Guilds (AMSPAR) Level 3 Diploma in Medical administration or equivalent medical secretary experience
• RSA /OCR Level 3 or equivalent experience or qualification in typing
• ECDL or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Management qualification or working towards
• NVQ 3 Customer Service
• ILM Level 2 (or working towards) relevant equivalent qualifcation
• NHS Statutory and Mandatory Training

Experience

Essential

• Experience of coordinating administration activities
• Experience of working as a medical secretary
• Experience of organising workload and people

Desirable

• Previous NHS Experience

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Advanced typing skills
• Will work unsupervised
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Will prioritise own workload
• Minute taking experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Office applications
• Evidence of Continual Personal Development

Desirable

• Knowledge of Referral To Treatment process (RTT)

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Good team working ethic
• Enthusiasm and commitment
• Proactive and positive attitude
• Be innovative to meet the challenges of a changing organisation
• Customer focused approach

Other Relevant Requirements

Essential

• If required be able to travel between sites if relevant to the demands of the post

Desirable

• Welsh speaker

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Business Administration L4 or equivalent experience or City & Guilds (AMSPAR) Level 3 Diploma in Medical administration or equivalent medical secretary experience
• RSA /OCR Level 3 or equivalent experience or qualification in typing
• ECDL or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Management qualification or working towards
• NVQ 3 Customer Service
• ILM Level 2 (or working towards) relevant equivalent qualifcation
• NHS Statutory and Mandatory Training

Experience

Essential

• Experience of coordinating administration activities
• Experience of working as a medical secretary
• Experience of organising workload and people

Desirable

• Previous NHS Experience

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Advanced typing skills
• Will work unsupervised
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Will prioritise own workload
• Minute taking experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Office applications
• Evidence of Continual Personal Development

Desirable

• Knowledge of Referral To Treatment process (RTT)

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Good team working ethic
• Enthusiasm and commitment
• Proactive and positive attitude
• Be innovative to meet the challenges of a changing organisation
• Customer focused approach

Other Relevant Requirements

Essential

• If required be able to travel between sites if relevant to the demands of the post

Desirable

• Welsh speaker

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Wrexham Maelor Hospital

Croesnewydd Rd

Wrexham

LL13 7TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Wrexham Maelor Hospital

Croesnewydd Rd

Wrexham

LL13 7TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Assistant Operational Manager

Mohammed Khuyer

[email protected]

03000848098

Details

Date posted

29 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,819 to £31,626 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-AC468-0926-A

Job locations

Wrexham Maelor Hospital

Croesnewydd Rd

Wrexham

LL13 7TD

United Kingdom

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