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Main area
Renal
Grade
Band 3
Contract
11 months (Fixed term maternity cover until 11/03/2027)
Hours
Part time - 19 hours per week
Job ref
050-AC238-0626
Employer
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Wrexham Maelor Hospital, Renal Unit
Town
Wrexham
Salary
£26,813 - £27,890 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
25/06/2026 23:59

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Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board logo

Renal Support 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.

The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.

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 salary scale for a Band 3 has been adjusted as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2026/2027 and will be implemented in August 2026 backdated to 01 April 2026 where applicable.

 

Job overview

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 11 MONTHS UNTIL 11/03/2027 DUE TO MATERNITY COVER

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 join the Renal Team within Wrexham Maelor Hospital covering maternity. The post holder will be required to provide an accurate, confidential and supportive secretarial service to the department, processing patient letters, communicating with patients and other members of staff to maintain safe patient pathways.

The post holder will support the delivery of a comprehensive high quality medical secretarial administrative service as part of a team, providing cross cover during periods of staff absence and managing/prioritising workload to ensure the provision of all secretarial and administrative duties to support the Consultant/Clinical team.

This role also supports our Renal transplant team, Renal Psychologist and Vascular team.

Excellent written and communication skills, together with the ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines are essential.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be a key member of the Medical secretary team providing an accurate and confidential administration service to the Clinical Specialty and its associated work streams. The post holder will support the consultants, junior medical staff and other health professionals with the creation of best practice and processes, supporting diary management, workload and co-ordination of appointments and admissions related information for patients and carers. 

The post holder will have good accurate typing skills, and will ensure that the speciality maintains efficient filing and recording of information systems. Will plan and organise own time, adjusting clinic appointments for patients ensuring notes are ready for clinics as necessary. 

Collect and collate information as directed by the Senior medical secretary and or administration manager.

Act on own initiative to prioritise and plan own workload to meet service level agreements and key performance indicators and will reflect on and improve own performance, supporting change management and improvements to procedures and service developments.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh 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

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

Essential criteria
  • NVQ Business Administration L3 or equivalent experience
  • RSA /OCR level 2 or equivalent
  • IT related qualification CLAIT plus /ECDL or equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • AMSPAR – City & Guilds L3
  • NVQ Customer Service L3
  • Statutory and Mandatory Training

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of a range of administrative processes.
  • Experience of working in a busy office environment.
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working within the NHS

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Ellie Preston
Job title
Renal Administration Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
03000 847311
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