Job summary
An accurate, confidential and supportive administration service for patients, clinical teams, carers and internal and external agencies (e.g. Local Authority, Third Sector, CAIS) in order to: Provide a safe and efficient patient pathway and provide information and appropriate support to families and carers.
Main duties of the job
To provide a comprehensive, high quality medical secretarial and administrative service to the consultant, doctor and junior medical team and specialist nursing teams, and other health professionals. To co‑ordinate and maintain arrangements to facilitate the patients progression along a defined pathway. To maintain the office organisation and monitor the workload related to the administration team.
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.
Application language
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Reference number
050-AC488-1125
Date posted
24 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change – Band 4: £27,898 to £30,615 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent – Part‑time, Job share
Location
Holywell Hospital, Halkyn Road, Holywell, CH8 7TZ
Job responsibilities
To provide a comprehensive, high quality medical secretarial and administrative service to the consultant, doctor and junior medical team and specialist nursing teams, and other health professionals. To co‑coordinate and maintain arrangements to facilitate the patients progression along a defined pathway. To maintain the office organisation and monitor the workload related to the administration team.
Qualifications and Knowledge
* NVQ Business Administration Level 3 or equivalent experience or City & Guilds (AMSPAR) Level 3 Diploma in Medical Administration or equivalent medical secretary experience
* ILM Level 2 Team Leader, or willingness to work towards and achieve within 2 years, or relevant equivalent experience
* RSA / OCR Level 3 or equivalent experience or qualification in typing
* ECDL or equivalent experience
* Knowledge and ability to use Microsoft office applications
* Evidence of Continuous Personal Development
Desirable qualifications
* Management qualification or working towards
* NVQ Level 3 Customer Service
* Knowledge of Referral To Treatment process (RTT)
* Welsh speaker
Experience
* Experience of co‑ordinating administration & clerical activities
* Experience of working as a medical secretary
* Experience of organising workload and people
* Previous NHS Experience
* Experience of producing graphs and statistics
Aptitude and Abilities
* Excellent communication & customer service skills
* Advanced typing skills
* Ability to work autonomously
* Ability to organise & prioritise own workload
* Ability to take & transcribe succinct minutes
* Ability to produce Reports
* Confident in all aspects of office practice
Values
* Good team working ethic
* Enthusiasm and commitment
* Proactive and positive attitude
* Be innovative to meet the challenges of a changing organisation
* Patient focused approach
Other essential
* Ability to travel between sites to meet the needs of the service
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. 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.
Employer Details
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Holywell Hospital
Halkyn Road
Holywell
CH8 7TZ
Website: https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/
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