Job summary
- Main area
- Gastroenterology
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- 20 hours per week (Part time - 20 hours per week)
- Job ref
- 040-AC454-1026
- Employer
- Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr
- Town
- Ystrad Mynach, Hengoed
- Salary
- £26,813 - £27,890 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/10/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Support Secretary Gastroenterology
Band 3
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Job overview
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.
Working for our organisation
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.
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
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience working with Microsoft Packages
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in an office environment
- Previous NHS experience
- Previous secretarial experience
Qualifications/Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel packages
Desirable criteria
- 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 criteria
- 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 criteria
- Ability to speak welsh
- Previous experience of working in a team
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Amanda Hultberg
- Job title
- Directorate Support Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01633 234789
- Additional information
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