Administration Support Officer

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

The closing date is 12 December 2024

Job summary

The Surgical Directorate currently has a vacancy for a Permanent Part TimeAdmin and Typing Clerk supporting the Ophthalmology Team.

Duties will be to support Secretarial Staff within the Surgical Specialties of the Surgical Directorate; providing an efficient, accurate and prompt clerical support service to the assigned office. A good standard of education is required along with excellent keyboard skills and computer literacy.

The successful applicant will be required to work as part of a team, with the ability to remain calm and work well in times of pressure.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide an efficient high quality typing and administration service to support the medical secretarial team. Support the team in the management of patient's medical case notes and effective filing system and supporting the patients along the defined patient pathway.

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

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Date posted

28 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,970 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

050-AC882-1124

Job locations

Wrexham Maelor Hospital

Croesnewydd Road

Wrexham

LL13 7TD


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

  • Typewriting / Word Processing Qualification - or equivalent experience
  • GCSE English

Desirable

  • RSA II in typing / word processing - or equivalent Qualification
  • NVQ 2
  • ECDL
  • Audio typing qualification

Experience

Essential

  • General experience of secretarial or administrative functions

Desirable

  • Experience of working within the NHS (hospital environment)
  • Experience within busy office environment

Skills

Essential

  • Computer literate, Effective communication skills written and verbal, IT/Keyboard skills

Desirable

  • Conversant with MS Office packages, Audio transcription

Knowledge

Essential

  • Data Protection Act & Patient Confidentiality

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Patient Administration Systems, Knowledge of Medical Terminology

PERSONAL QUALITIES (Demonstrable)

Essential

  • Ability to work in a team environment, Organisational/time management skills, Able to work under own initiative, Smart personal presentation, Organised, punctual, reliable, self motivated

Desirable

  • Flexible approach to work

OTHER RELEVANT REQUIREMENTS

Desirable

  • Welsh Speaking
  • Appreciation of the responsibilities of the health care environment
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Typewriting / Word Processing Qualification - or equivalent experience
  • GCSE English

Desirable

  • RSA II in typing / word processing - or equivalent Qualification
  • NVQ 2
  • ECDL
  • Audio typing qualification

Experience

Essential

  • General experience of secretarial or administrative functions

Desirable

  • Experience of working within the NHS (hospital environment)
  • Experience within busy office environment

Skills

Essential

  • Computer literate, Effective communication skills written and verbal, IT/Keyboard skills

Desirable

  • Conversant with MS Office packages, Audio transcription

Knowledge

Essential

  • Data Protection Act & Patient Confidentiality

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Patient Administration Systems, Knowledge of Medical Terminology

PERSONAL QUALITIES (Demonstrable)

Essential

  • Ability to work in a team environment, Organisational/time management skills, Able to work under own initiative, Smart personal presentation, Organised, punctual, reliable, self motivated

Desirable

  • Flexible approach to work

OTHER RELEVANT REQUIREMENTS

Desirable

  • Welsh Speaking
  • Appreciation of the responsibilities of the health care environment

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

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Wrexham Maelor Hospital

Croesnewydd Road

Wrexham

LL13 7TD


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Wrexham Maelor Hospital

Croesnewydd Road

Wrexham

LL13 7TD


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Pathway Coordinator

June John

june.john2@wales.nhs.uk

03000857913

Date posted

28 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,970 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

050-AC882-1124

Job locations

Wrexham Maelor Hospital

Croesnewydd Road

Wrexham

LL13 7TD


Supporting documents

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