Job summary
- Main area
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 21 hours per week
- Job ref
- 100-AC061-0326
- Employer
- Hywel Dda University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Withybush General Hospital
- Town
- Haverfordwest
- Salary
- £27,898 - £30,615 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
- Interview date
- 02/04/2026
Employer heading
Medical Secretary in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Band 4
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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
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Obstetrics and Gynecology Team at Withybush General Hospital. Applications are invited from efficient and suitably qualified individuals for the post of a part time Medical Secretary within the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Team based at Withybush General Hospital, Haverfordwest on a permanent basis.
Main duties of the job
Working 21 hours per week, the successful candidate will be required to support the delivery of a comprehensive and quality secretarial service to the Consultants and their team.
You will undertake a wide-range of duties including receipt and distribution of mail, audio transcription, and the typing of highly sensitive letters and reports, maintaining confidentiality at all times, in addition to operation of the Health Board’s patient database system. You will be expected to demonstrate excellent organisation skills and be flexible and adaptable in your approach to work. You must be able to work on your initiative, use tact and diplomacy where appropriate and possess excellent communication skills.
Previous secretarial skills and previous experience of medical terminology is essential.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
- Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
- Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
- 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 99 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 02/04/2026
Person specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- RSA III or equivalent demonstrable experience of typing plus experience of a full range of duties working in an administrative / office environmen
- Knowledge of Medical / Healthcare Terminology
Desirable criteria
- Medical Terminology qualification
- ECDL qualification
- AMSPAR
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous medical secretarial experience
- Working knowledge of patient database systems
Desirable criteria
- NHS experience
Language Skills
Desirable criteria
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Other
Essential criteria
- Flexible approach to the needs of the service
Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lauren Davies
- Job title
- Interim Service Delivery Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07929 848177
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