Medical Secretary - (Obs and Gynae)

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Job summary

A prominent NHS organization is seeking a Medical Secretary to support the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Team in Bridgend. The candidate will handle medical transcriptions, manage diaries, and organise clinical activities. Excellent communication, a good education standard, and prior experience in a secretarial role within healthcare are essential. This role is pivotal for ensuring seamless administrative operations and enhancing patient care. The organization offers a collaborative workplace, fostering inclusivity and respect.

Benefits

Generous leave

Flexible work

Access to ongoing learning and development

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a secretarial role.
• Experience of working in a busy environment.
• Experience of working in a hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan own day-to-day tasks and duties.
• Transcribe medical correspondence and undertake routine typing.
• Manage consultant's diaries and liaise with patients.

Skills

Good standard of education

Knowledge of Medical terminology

RSA/OCR Level III

Welsh Language Speaking/Listening Skills at Level 3

Education

RSA/OCR Level III or equivalent

Job description

Employer Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Princess of Wales Hospital Town Bridgend Salary £27,898 - £30,615 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 15/01/2026 23:59

Medical Secretary - (Obs and Gynae)

Band 4

Thank you for your interest in joining Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board.

Located in the heart of South Wales, we’re central to Cardiff, Newport, and Swansea. Deeply rooted in our community, as an NHS organisation we are dedicated to providing compassionate patient care and building healthier communities together.

At CTM, you’ll be part of a supportive, inclusive team from diverse nations, cultures, and backgrounds. Every role counts, every person matters, and together, we’re creating a space where everyone can thrive.

Discover more about working with us here:

The post holder will work independently to provide a secretarial and administrative office function to the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Team. Duties will include transcribing medical correspondence, audio typing, undertaking mail and filing duties, retrieving patient’s medical notes, and scheduling of theatre cases on TOMS system.

They will provide the relevant information to the Waiting List Team as and when required, dealing with patients, relatives, carers and external partners on a regular day to day basis using tact and diplomacy.

Main duties of the job

The principal accountabilities of this post are:

• Plan own day to day tasks and duties.
• Undertake routine typing and audio typing of clinical correspondence.
• Manage Consultant’s diaries.
• Prioritise results, organise clinical activity and patient admissions.
• Liaise with patients, General Practitioners and other Health Boards/Trusts to arrange ongoing treatment and care.

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn’t mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we’ll consider it an advantage when short‑listing and selecting candidates. This isn’t ‘fluency’, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health.

Working for our organisation

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales’s largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM’s location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff’s vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

• We listen, learn, and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you’ll find a welcoming, team‑oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

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 details in Trac.

Person specification

Knowledge

• Good standard of education
• RSA/OCR Level III or equivalent level of knowledge, skills and experience
• Knowledge of Medical terminology
• Welsh Language Speaking/Listening Skills at Level 3 or above

Experience

• Previous experience in a secretarial role
• Experience of working in a busy environment
• Experience of working in a hospital environment

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from individuals within protected groups as outlined in the Equality Act 2010. This includes, but is not limited to, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race/nationality, religion/belief, disability, pregnancy and maternity, and marriage and civil partnership. We also warmly welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community.

Applicants who are not UK or Republic of Ireland nationals will require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa unless they already hold permission to work via another route. Prospective applicants should self‑assess their eligibility for sponsorship by visiting the UK Government’s Work in the UK guidance . For eligible candidates, the Health and Care Visa offers reduced application costs and exempts payment of the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

Please ensure you check your email regularly, as all recruitment correspondence will be sent to the email address provided on your application form.

Applications are welcome in either Welsh or English, with no preference given to the language used.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy early or withdraw an advertisement to accommodate the redeployment of internal staff into suitable roles.

All posts are subject to relevant checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check and, where required, Professional Registration verification.

We are proud to be a Living Wage Employer.

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