Job summary
A permanent part time opportunity (28 hours) has arisen for a dynamic and conscientious Administrative Support Officer to join the busy admin team based within the Physiotherapy Department at County Hospital, Pontypool. Job plan and hours negotiated at interview.
Main duties of the job
You will be a strong team player with excellent communication skills. The post holder must embrace change and be committed to best practice.
The post will involve inputting accurate patient information and validating waiting lists within the Myrddin/ WelshPAS system. Experience of using Myrddin/ WelshPAS would be very beneficial for this position however additional training will be provided. The post holder will also be responsible for supporting the local team with administrative duties, appointment bookings, waiting list validation and other duties as directed by the Administration Lead.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit 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
Education/Qualifications/
Essential
- Good command of English Language and Basic Maths
- RSA stage II word processing/typing or equivalent
Desirable
- GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working within an office environment
- Experience of Myrddin and/or WelshPAS (Patient Administration System)
Desirable
- Previous experience in a health and/or social care environment
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- I T skills including the use of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office
- Good communication skills both verbal and written
- The ability to work effectively in a team environment
- The ability to adapt to changes in work routine
Desirable
- The ability to use a networked computer system
- The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- The ability to work without direct supervision
Other Requirements
Essential
- The physical ability to perform and cope with all aspects of manual handling as demanded by the job role
- The ability to move between sites within the Health Board as demanded by the job role
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/
Essential
- Good command of English Language and Basic Maths
- RSA stage II word processing/typing or equivalent
Desirable
- GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working within an office environment
- Experience of Myrddin and/or WelshPAS (Patient Administration System)
Desirable
- Previous experience in a health and/or social care environment
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- I T skills including the use of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office
- Good communication skills both verbal and written
- The ability to work effectively in a team environment
- The ability to adapt to changes in work routine
Desirable
- The ability to use a networked computer system
- The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- The ability to work without direct supervision
Other Requirements
Essential
- The physical ability to perform and cope with all aspects of manual handling as demanded by the job role
- The ability to move between sites within the Health Board as demanded by the job role
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
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).
