This post is a Fixed term/ Secondment for 10 months to meet the needs of the service.

To manage administrative functions, providing comprehensive business support for the Rapid Diagnosis Clinic (RDC) service including the line management of all RDC admin staff. The post-holder leads the organisation, delivery and development of the administrative side of the Rapid Diagnosis Clinic Service within BCUHB.

The post holder plans and prioritises his/her own workload, including long-term tasks in support of the RDC. Required to work without immediate referral to Senior Management. Expected to use owninitiative and to problem solve effectively.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

This important service is for patients referred by their GP with vague but serious symptoms indicative of cancer. The aim is to evaluate patients promptly but effectively and with dignity, to enable a timely, definitive diagnosis to be found. The successful candidate for this role will manage all the non-clinical functions of the RDC service.

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.

About us

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.

Job description

Job 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

• Degree in administration or related subject or equivalent experience
• ILM Level 3 or equivalent experience
• ECDL qualification or equivalent knowledge

Desirable

• RSA Stage 2 (Typing or work processing) or equivalent qualification
• Knowledge of cancer services in Wales, Cancer Outcome measures, RDCs and National Optimal Pathways

Experience

Essential

• Experience in a supervisory position (with line management responsibility)
• Significant experience in an administrative position
• Significant experience of working without direct supervision
• Working in an environment under pressure and to strict deadlines

Desirable

• Previous experience of working within a hospital, ideally within cancer or a clinical support services
• Preparation of complex data and reports using software

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Wrexham Maelor Hospital

Croesnewydd Road

Wrexham

LL13 7TD

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050-AC231-0424