Support Secretary Gastroenterology

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual, to join the Gastroenterology Team at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr.

The successful candidate will have the ability to work well as part of a team, be flexible to the needs of the service and able to demonstrate a commitment to achieving high quality standards of work. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required as you will liaise with staff and patients.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to provide effective and efficient secretarial, clerical and administrative support within the Gastroenterology service.

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

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025-2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.

We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.

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

Experience

Essential

• Experience working with Microsoft Packages

Desirable

• Experience of working in an office environment
• Previous NHS experience
• Previous secretarial experience

Qualifications/Knowledge

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel packages

Desirable

• RSA II/III Typing or equivalent
• Training/competent using WelshPAS, Clinical Work Station and MedSecs
• Knowledge of secretarial procedures and systems
• Knowledge of medical terminology

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Good IT Skills
• Good Communiation
• Confidentiality
• Organisational and Time Management Skills
• Able to prioritise conflicting workloads
• Able to act on own initiative
• Able to work under pressure

Desirable

• Ability to speak welsh
• Previous experience of working in a team

Person Specification
Experience

Essential

• Experience working with Microsoft Packages

Desirable

• Experience of working in an office environment
• Previous NHS experience
• Previous secretarial experience

Qualifications/Knowledge

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel packages

Desirable

• RSA II/III Typing or equivalent
• Training/competent using WelshPAS, Clinical Work Station and MedSecs
• Knowledge of secretarial procedures and systems
• Knowledge of medical terminology

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Good IT Skills
• Good Communiation
• Confidentiality
• Organisational and Time Management Skills
• Able to prioritise conflicting workloads
• Able to act on own initiative
• Able to work under pressure

Desirable

• Ability to speak welsh
• Previous experience of working in a team

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 .

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. .

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 .

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. .

Employer details

Employer name

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address

Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr

Ystrad Fawr Way

Ystrad Mynach, Hengoed

CF82 7GP

United Kingdom

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