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Job summary

Main area
Women's Services
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 30 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Job ref
050-AC084-0426
Employer
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Ysbyty Gwynedd
Town
Bangor
Salary
£26,300 - £27,890 per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
28/04/2026 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.

The Agenda for Change Pay Award for 2026/27 is effective from 1st April 2026.

Please note successful applicants with a start date from 1st April onwards the salary will be as per the 2026/27 pay award. For further detail the pay circular is available via this link https://www.nhs.wales/files/pc-resources/afc-w-02-2026-pdf-pdf?ts=1773244958086

 

Job overview

To provide a high quality secretarial service to the Site whilst operating efficiently and effectively, providing proactive administrative support inclusive of ensuring the accuracy of the co-ordination of the Clinical Director, Lead Manager and Matron’s diary.

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 West area of the Women’s Directorate including the Clinical Director, Consultant Midwife, Lead Manager, Inpatient Manager and the General Manager.

Main duties of the job

  • To provide assistance in answering the telephone calls for the General Manager, Lead Manager and Inpatient Matron in their absence.  To take messages or alternatively escalate or co-ordinate any matters arising as appropriate for the recipient.
  • Liaise with all BCU staff as necessary to organise security access to their D badge.
  • 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 Clinical Director, Lead Manager and Matron’s electronic diary, including making appointments, booking meetings, sending apologies and revisions as per prioritisation.
  • Ensuring the Lead Manager and Matron’s is fully prepared with required documentation prior to meetings.
  • Liaise regularly with the Senior Managers to discuss scheduled appointments and ascertain requirements for the week.
  • Managing a bring-forward appointment system.

The ability to speak Welsh is essential for this post.

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

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
  • Good level of education
Desirable criteria
  • NVQ Business Administration Lefel 2 or equivalent

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Comprehensive clerical/secretarial experience
  • Experience of co-ordinating administration activities
Desirable criteria
  • Previous NHS
  • 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
  • Able to speak Welsh
Desirable criteria
  • Previous NHS

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
Nerys Jones
Job title
Service Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
03000841228
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