Job summary
This post is fixed term for 15 months from start date due to apprenticeship contract
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join our small, friendly team within the Cellular Pathology department. Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential for this post. The role involves a full range of administrative and secretarial services to the Cellular Pathology Team in support of the effective delivery of services.
Main duties of the job
To undertake all clerical duties appropriate to the grade but mainly the input and issuing of patient details, Cellular Pathology reports and Post Mortem reports.
To attend regular review meetings with the supervisor and assessor, leading to an Apprenticeship Qualification in Digital Skills for Business Level 2.
This qualification consists of:
- Level 2 Diploma in Digital Skills for Business (QCF)
- Essential Skills - Application of Number (AON) Level 1 *
- Essential Skills - Communication Level 1 *
- Essential Skills - Digital Literacy Level 2
- Foundation Apprenticeship in Digital Skills for Business
Please note if you are already degree qualified you will be ineligible to apply due to Welsh Government funding criteria on the level 2 qualification.
Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
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
- Good standard of general education. Good command of English language and grammar
Desirable
- RSA I and II typing AMSPAR qualification
Experience
Essential
- Clerical/ office tasks Good keyboard skills MS Word, Office and Excel computer skills
Desirable
- Work Experience / Audio typing
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good Communication Skills / Accurate & Efficient typing skills / organisation of workload / work as part of a team
Desirable
- Some knowledge of anatomical/ medical terminology / Ability to follow procedures and protocols
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Diplomatic / Flexible / confidentiality / discreet / Good telephone manner
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education. Good command of English language and grammar
Desirable
- RSA I and II typing AMSPAR qualification
Experience
Essential
- Clerical/ office tasks Good keyboard skills MS Word, Office and Excel computer skills
Desirable
- Work Experience / Audio typing
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good Communication Skills / Accurate & Efficient typing skills / organisation of workload / work as part of a team
Desirable
- Some knowledge of anatomical/ medical terminology / Ability to follow procedures and protocols
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Diplomatic / Flexible / confidentiality / discreet / Good telephone manner
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).
