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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

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.

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 10 MONTHS DUE TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE

We have a 30 hour post within the Mental Health & Learning Disability Division for a Secretary to the Senior Leadership Team, based in Heddfan Unit, Wrexham. Working as part of the team the post holder will be required to provide an efficient and effective administration service to the team, supporting the delivery of a high quality service to patients and staff.

Main duties of the job

Applications are invited for the position of a Band 3 Team Secretary within the Mental Health Department of the Heddfan Unit.

The post holder will provide comprehensive secretarial support to the Mental Health Team.

It is essential that the applicant holds Secretarial Qualifications, along with previous secretarial experience, excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office and a good telephone manner. A flexible approach to work is needed to meet the demands of the service.

The post holder will possess excellent time management skills, be well organised and have the ability to prioritise workload demands to meet strict deadlines, whilst producing work to the highest standards.

The post holder will also have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, using discretion, judgment and initiative. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential together with a keen eye for detail, with the ability to process and generate urgent and routine correspondence.

Candidates must be able to maintain patient confidentiality and ensure a high standard of customer care at all times.

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

Working for our organisation

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

Experience

Essential criteria

Knowledge of a range of administrative processes
Experience of working in a busy office environment

Skills

Essential criteria

Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Desirable criteria

Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Desirable criteria

Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

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

Bilingual Job Description (PDF, 458.4KB)
Bilingual Person Specification (PDF, 527.9KB)
OH Functional Requirement 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)

Team Secretary - Mental Health - Senior Leadership Team

Team Secretary - Mental Health - Senior Leadership Team

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