Welsh Ambulance NHS Trust

Business Support Officer INTERNAL

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Job summary

To provide administrative support on specific projects within the Management team, liaising directly with the Head of Health and Safety

To be the first point of contact with the Health and Safety department for any queries or requests for information from both internal and external stakeholders.

Main duties of the job

To maintain and update diaries for members of the Senior Management Team within the Health and Safety department as appropriate.

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

About us

#RemarkablePeople

Our workforce is made up of over 4,000 remarkable people who contribute to the delivery of world-class patient care across Wales, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Whether you work in a patient-facing role or within our range of support services, the work that you do enables us to provide high quality care, wherever and whenever we're needed.

The Trust recognises the need for its workforce to represent the diversity of the population it serves across the whole of Wales and seeks to create an environment where diversity is celebrated and inclusivity matters. We are also keen to break down any barriers into the Trust, and would encourage applications from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ communities and disability groups.

Careers within the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust are diverse and varied, with opportunities arising right across the service. Whatever your skills and background, you're sure to find a career with us which is fulfilling, challenging, and rewarding.

Details

Date posted

02 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£23,159 to £24,701 a year Per Annum, Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

020-AC045-0424-A

Job locations

Matrix One

1 Matrix Park

Swansea

SA6 8RE


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.

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

English

Essential

  • NVQ level 3 in Business and Administration or equivalent qualification. European Computer Driving License (ECDL) qualification. RSA Stage II typing / word processing qualifications or equivalent.
  • Experience of working in an administrative environment, including co-ordinating diaries/rotas and allocating tasks, as well as dealing with complex queries.
  • Good telephone manner.
  • Able to demonstrate the Trust values.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Advanced keyboard / word processing skills.
  • Familiar with Microsoft Office packages.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Ability to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to suggest changes to administrative practices to improve performance of the team.
  • Self-Motivated.
  • Flexible approach to work.
  • Team player, and able to work as part of a team.
  • Able to work on own initiative.

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a Health Service environment.
  • Ability to speak Welsh.
Person Specification

English

Essential

  • NVQ level 3 in Business and Administration or equivalent qualification. European Computer Driving License (ECDL) qualification. RSA Stage II typing / word processing qualifications or equivalent.
  • Experience of working in an administrative environment, including co-ordinating diaries/rotas and allocating tasks, as well as dealing with complex queries.
  • Good telephone manner.
  • Able to demonstrate the Trust values.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Advanced keyboard / word processing skills.
  • Familiar with Microsoft Office packages.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Ability to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to suggest changes to administrative practices to improve performance of the team.
  • Self-Motivated.
  • Flexible approach to work.
  • Team player, and able to work as part of a team.
  • Able to work on own initiative.

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a Health Service environment.
  • Ability to speak Welsh.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Welsh Ambulance NHS Trust

Address

Matrix One

1 Matrix Park

Swansea

SA6 8RE


Employer's website

https://www.ambulance.wales.nhs.uk/en/5 (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Welsh Ambulance NHS Trust

Address

Matrix One

1 Matrix Park

Swansea

SA6 8RE


Employer's website

https://www.ambulance.wales.nhs.uk/en/5 (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Health and Safety

Nicola White

nicola.white3@wales.nhs.uk

07973829556

Details

Date posted

02 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£23,159 to £24,701 a year Per Annum, Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

020-AC045-0424-A

Job locations

Matrix One

1 Matrix Park

Swansea

SA6 8RE


Supporting documents

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