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Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Support Medical Secretary

The closing date is 11 November 2026

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Job summary

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated individual to provide administrative support to both Perinatal Services and Rehabilitation Services in a dual-focus role.

The successful candidate will be based at the Ablett Unit, Glan Clwyd Hospital for three days per week and at Trefeirian Denbigh for two days per week. Travel expenses will be supported for journeys between sites or from home address to the required work location. Please note that business insurance is required to claim mileage expenses if using a car or motorbike.

The usual working days for Perinatal Services will be Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, with Wednesday and Friday allocated to Rehabilitation Services. However, these days may be subject to change depending on service needs.

The successful candidate will have a good standard of education, excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently and use their own initiative. They will also be well organised, efficient and able to manage their workload effectively across both services.

A good telephone manner is essential. The ability to speak Welsh would be beneficial but is not essential. The post holder will be required to demonstrate a professional and sensitive manner and maintain confidentiality at all times.

Main duties of the job

Applications are invited for a Support Medical Secretary. You will need to be highly motivated, flexible in approach and use your initiative to provide an excellent administration support to the department. You will be expected to contribute to the delivery of an effective and efficient service in a professional, sensitive and helpful manner. You will work as part of a team and will need to work closely with a range of staff.

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.We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

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

28 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£26,300 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-AC264-1026

Job locations

Ablett Unit/ Trefeirian Day Centre

Bodelwyddan/ Denbigh

LL18 5UJ

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

• G.C.S.E Maths and English C and above or equivalent
• RSA / OCR level 2 or equivalent experience

Desirable

• IT related qualification (or relevant experience)
• NVQ Customer Service L2 (or relevant experience)
• L2 Medical terminology (or relevant experience)

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of a range of administrative processes (examples provided)

Desirable

• Experience of working within the NHS
• Experience of working in office environment

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with all levels of staff both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent Customer Service skills
• Good organisational skills
• Experience of handling telephone calls in previous roles

Desirable

• Proficient in use of Microsoft office applications (examples provided)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• G.C.S.E Maths and English C and above or equivalent
• RSA / OCR level 2 or equivalent experience

Desirable

• IT related qualification (or relevant experience)
• NVQ Customer Service L2 (or relevant experience)
• L2 Medical terminology (or relevant experience)

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of a range of administrative processes (examples provided)

Desirable

• Experience of working within the NHS
• Experience of working in office environment

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with all levels of staff both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent Customer Service skills
• Good organisational skills
• Experience of handling telephone calls in previous roles

Desirable

• Proficient in use of Microsoft office applications (examples provided)

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

Ablett Unit/ Trefeirian Day Centre

Bodelwyddan/ Denbigh

LL18 5UJ

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

Ablett Unit/ Trefeirian Day Centre

Bodelwyddan/ Denbigh

LL18 5UJ

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:

Administration Manager

Matthew Jones

[email protected]

03000856866

Details

Date posted

28 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£26,300 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-AC264-1026

Job locations

Ablett Unit/ Trefeirian Day Centre

Bodelwyddan/ Denbigh

LL18 5UJ

United Kingdom

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