Secretary to Head of Podiatry - East IHC
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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.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmed
Job overview
To provide professional and effective administrative and secretarial support to the Head of Podiatry - East.
The main duties will involve arranging meetings/managing the diary, typing minutes of meetings, typing letters/reports and inputting staff data.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
You will need to be flexible, reliable, adaptable and have good organisational skills to meet the needs of the service. A pleasant telephone manner and good communication skills are essential. You will also be computer literate with experience of Word and Excel, be a team player and able to maintain confidentiality.
By the nature of the duties, the post-holder will be required to maintain strict confidentiality and will be expected to deal with patients, relatives, medical staff and other colleagues, using the telephone and in writing, with courtesy and discretion at all times.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
- NVQ 3 Qualification or equivalent experience in similar role
- ECDL Qualification or equivalent IT knowledge
- Good general education
Desirable criteria
- RSA/OCR Level 3 or equivalent in Word Processing
General
Essential criteria
- No spelling errors
- No grammatical errors
- Candidate at the right level
- Relevant experience
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience of working as a personal secretary
- Familiar with office procedures & deadlines
Desirable criteria
- Previous patient/customer service experience
- Previous experience of working within the NHS
KNOWLEDGE
Essential criteria
- In-depth and detailed knowledge and understanding of secretarial procedures
- Advanced knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets and presentation packages
Desirable criteria
- Previous patient/customer service experience
Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills
- Minute taking skills and experience
Desirable criteria
- Welsh language skills
- Experience of producing graphs and data
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
- Job Description Bilingual (PDF, 440.6KB)
- Person Specification Bilingual (PDF, 160.6KB)
- Occupational Health Functional Requirements Form (PDF, 640.5KB)
- Values and Proud to Lead (PDF, 335.6KB)
- NWSSP Recruitment Services Privacy Notice (PDF, 696.3KB)
- NHS North Wales - The Right Choice (PDF, 3.6MB)
- Welsh Language Matrix (PDF, 134.3KB)
- Betsi Cadwaladr Relocation (PDF, 6.8MB)