Job summary The Child Health Department is looking to appointment an enthusiastic Medical Secretary to support the delivery of services within our department. The successful post holder will be a highly motivated team player with previous medical terminology experience with sound secretarial and administrative skills. Computer literacy and typing experience is essential for the role. You will be self-motivated and organised and have a flexible approach to work. You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills. A clear understanding of confidentiality issues and being able to work to deadlines is also required. The role will include general support of typing, audio typing, database work and administrative duties including cover for colleagues within the Child Health Department at times of service need. If you are interested in joining a highly motivated team that strives to deliver a patient focused, high quality service then we would like to hear from you. We are looking for individuals who share the core values of our organisation: We care about the people we serve and the people we work with We trust one another We respect each other We take personal responsibility We treat people with kindness We act with integrity Main duties of the job The main responsibility of this role is to ensure the organisation and delivery of patient's information to a high standard and in a timely manner. You will work closely with assigned Consultants and other Medical Staff to provide a comprehensive Medical Secretary service and support the administrative aspects of their role. You will work as part of an integral secretarial team within a busy department. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role. Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. About us Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support. Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future. Details Date posted 12 May 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,928 to £29,551 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 001-AC078-0525 Job locations Children's Hospital for Wales Heath Park Cardiff CF14 4XW Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents. Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good standard of education RSA Typing/Audio Typing III or equivalent experience AMSPAR Dilpoma or equivalent experience Experience Essential Significant Medical Eecretary experience Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Wide understanding of medical terminology Desirable Experience of working within NHS Knowledge of PMS and other UHB systems Skills Essential Excellent organisational skills Excellent written and oral communication skills Desirable Pleasant manner Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good standard of education RSA Typing/Audio Typing III or equivalent experience AMSPAR Dilpoma or equivalent experience Experience Essential Significant Medical Eecretary experience Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Wide understanding of medical terminology Desirable Experience of working within NHS Knowledge of PMS and other UHB systems Skills Essential Excellent organisational skills Excellent written and oral communication skills Desirable Pleasant manner 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 Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Address Children's Hospital for Wales Heath Park Cardiff CF14 4XW Employer's website https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Address Children's Hospital for Wales Heath Park Cardiff CF14 4XW Employer's website https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Children's Hospital for Wales, Heath Park, CF14 4XW Cardiff, United Kingdom