Job summary
THIS POST IS A SECONDMENT FOR 8 MONTHS DUE TO SECONDMENT COVER.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THIS SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.
We are seeking a Business Support Manager to join the Microbiology team based at Singleton Hospital Swansea. Candidates will need to be enthusiastic, well-motivated and innovative. Have well developed interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to lead and support individual and team working.
Main duties of the job
To provide business management, corporate and operation support to Public Health Wales. The post holder may coordinate and implement cross cover support to office functions within Public Health Wales, provide and ensure the provision of appropriate support and advice to administration and clerical, senior managers and consultants.
This is a key role to ensure efficient and effective support to the team which includes preparing monthly/quarterly reports and contracts, providing high level support to projects and undertaking specific tasks.
About us
We are Public Health Wales - the national public health agency in Wales. Our purpose is 'Working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help everyone in Wales live longer, healthier, happier lives. Together with our partners, we work to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.
Our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the leading source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. In a world facing complex health challenges, our work has never been so important.
We are guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values equality and diversity. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and are supportive of flexible working arrangements, including part time roles and job sharing.
To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/careers/
For guidance on the application process, please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 4, Degree or equivalent level of experience
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a supervisory / managerial role
- Experience of operating Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience of producing management information reports
- Experience of managing , maintaining and developing systems and procedures.
- Experience of implementing administrative policies and procedures
Desirable
- Experience of formal minutes taking
- Working in an NHS environment
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative and self manage workload
- Able to organise multi-disciplinary meetings and events
- Excellent management and communication skills and knowledge
- Advanced IT/keyboard skills
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh/willingness to learn
Knowledge
Essential
- Thorough understanding of administrative procedures
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of Public Health Wales
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 4, Degree or equivalent level of experience
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a supervisory / managerial role
- Experience of operating Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience of producing management information reports
- Experience of managing , maintaining and developing systems and procedures.
- Experience of implementing administrative policies and procedures
Desirable
- Experience of formal minutes taking
- Working in an NHS environment
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative and self manage workload
- Able to organise multi-disciplinary meetings and events
- Excellent management and communication skills and knowledge
- Advanced IT/keyboard skills
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh/willingness to learn
Knowledge
Essential
- Thorough understanding of administrative procedures
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of Public Health Wales
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.
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.
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).
