Job summary
Do you have an interest in Business Continuity and Risk Management? An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Welsh Blood Service (WBS). We are seeking to employ a self-motivated, enthusiastic, and highly organised individual to fulfil the role of Business Continuity and Risk Administrator.
The post holder will support the Business Continuity team as an essential team member for both Business Continuity and Risk Management across the service. This position provides an opportunity to gain extensive organisational knowledge and work across multiple departments, communicating with a wide range of colleagues (internal and external). The post holder will support service preparedness and incident response across the organisation.
The post holder will take this position on a full time permanent basis and will be based at Welsh Blood Service HQ Talbot Green CF72 9WB.
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close a vacancy prior to the closing date if a high number of applications have been received.
Main duties of the job
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and ouraward-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.
Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to provide the key principles of prudent healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.
If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.
Visit our website to find out more https://velindre.nhs.wales/
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
Qualifications
Essential
- HNC, NVQ level 3 or equivalent in Business Administration/related subject or Equivalent relevant experience
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working as administrator for a large team. Familiarity with record-keeping and audit processes. Experienced user of Microsoft Office software tools.
Skills
Essential
- Able to balance tasks and priorities. Work as team member and foster good working relationships with staff at all levels. Formal minute-taking skills. Strong organisational skills. Time management and ability to prioritise. Excellent communication skills - verbal and written. Observe discretion and confidentiality. Able to work proactively and under own initiative. Ability to work and deliver to deadlines. Good standard and knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HNC, NVQ level 3 or equivalent in Business Administration/related subject or Equivalent relevant experience
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working as administrator for a large team. Familiarity with record-keeping and audit processes. Experienced user of Microsoft Office software tools.
Skills
Essential
- Able to balance tasks and priorities. Work as team member and foster good working relationships with staff at all levels. Formal minute-taking skills. Strong organisational skills. Time management and ability to prioritise. Excellent communication skills - verbal and written. Observe discretion and confidentiality. Able to work proactively and under own initiative. Ability to work and deliver to deadlines. Good standard and knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
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).
