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Job summary

Main area
Women's Services
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months (to meet the needs of the service.)
Hours
Part time - 22.5 hours per week (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday)
Job ref
050-AC696-1025
Employer
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Glan Clwyd Hospital
Town
Bodelwyddan
Salary
£25,313 - £26,999 per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
16/10/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board logo

Site Secretary

Band 3

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.

 

 

Job overview

This post is Fixed term/Secondment for 12 months to meet the needs of the service.

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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to cover the position of Site Secretary within the Women’s Directorate in Glan Clwyd Hospital for a fixed term period of 12 months.

The Site Secretary is responsible for providing support for the General Manager, Matrons, Ward Managers, Lead Manager and Senior Midwives in relation to management and administration of the department and the provision of a secretarial service within the department as required.  The post holder will be required to fully co-ordinate Corporate and Central meetings, inclusive of room bookings, compilation of agendas and transcribing of formal minutes.

The successful candidate will need to be resilient, have high attention to detail and a positive approach. You will ideally have excellent communication skills and have a proven ability to develop and produce high quality documentation in conjunction with minute taking whist working to deadlines.

Main duties of the job

Directorate and North Wales meeting are to be fully co-ordinated, inclusive of room bookings, compilation of agendas and transcribing of formal minutes.

Also providing an effective secretarial service  and support to all senior managers within the Central area of the Women’s Directorate including the Clinical Director, Consultant Midwife, Lead Manager, Inpatient Manager and the General Manager.

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

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

  • To have an up to date knowledge and understanding of the issues and responsibilities associated with the role of the Senior Managers.
  • Scheduling and arranging meetings, inviting attendees and arranging suitable meeting venues and refreshments if necessary.
  • Managing the Lead Manager and Matron’s electronic diary, including making appointments, booking meetings, sending apologies and revisions as per prioritisation.
  • Ensuring the Lead Manager and Matrons are fully prepared with required documentation prior to meetings.

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 and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Typewriting/Word Processing qualification - RSA III or equivalent
  • GCSE A-C English & Maths / Equivalent experience
Desirable criteria
  • NVQ Business Administration Level 2 or Equivalent
  • Knowledge of Microsoft packages - Word / Excel / Outlook

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Comprehensive clerical/secretarial experience
  • Experience of coordinating administration activities
Desirable criteria
  • Previous NHS Experience
  • Experience of setting up and using filing/IT systems
  • Ability to deal with a high level of communication and interaction with other departments and agencies

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Able to communicate effectively
  • Organisational skills
  • Able to work unsupervised
Desirable criteria
  • Ability to prioritise conflicting demands
  • Ability to deal with change

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Working ForwardApprenticeships logoDisability confident leaderStonewall Top 100Stop Smoking Wales is the NHS Smoking Cessation Service in WalesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.hyderus o ran anableddTime to changeStonewall Top 100 EmployersCore principles

Applicant requirements

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Lindsey Roberts
Job title
Lead Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0300 844489
Additional information
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