Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Administration Support Officer

The closing date is 16 June 2025

Job summary

This post is Fixed term/Secondment for 12 months to meet the needs of the service.

To be responsible for providing professional, efficient, accurate and prompt administrative support to CAMHS and the North Wales Head of Child Psychology and Psychological Therapies.

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

Main duties of the job

To receive and respond to telephone enquiries from patients, families, other agencies and Health Board Staff in a professional, helpful and sensitive manner, answer queries within own area of responsibility or refer to the appropriate department.

Communicate with GPs; other Health Services and Social Services; Hospitals, Independent and Voluntary Sector, patients and relatives. Dealing with enquiries without the need for direction in a large proportion of queries.

Handle emotional and stressful telephone calls, e-mails and correspondence that may sometimes be of an abusive nature; report and seek assistance when necessary.

Take responsibility to prioritise work suitably and efficiently and in accordance with the requirements of the service and team.

Be able to work on own initiative to ensure the efficient administrative service delivery to CAMHS.

The post holder will ensure that systems and procedures for recording and filing information are suitable for the purpose and make efficient use of resources.

Ensure that accurate and relevant information is readily accessible in the required format to authorised people only.

The post holder will ensure that all case-notes, their content and other records are tracked to the relevant person, and returned to file as quickly as possible in a tidy condition.

Ensure that the departmental and Health Records are created and maintained in accordance with Health Board Policy.

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.

Details

Date posted

02 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,433 to £26,060 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

050-AC374-0625

Job locations

North Wales Adolescent Service, Abergele Hospital

Llanfair Road

Abergele

LL22 8DP


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 & Knowledge

Essential

  • Good Standard of Education
  • Evidence of continuous ongoing learning
  • RSA III typing or word processing/ NVQ Customer Service L3 or equivalent demonstrable experience

Desirable

  • ECDL

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Able to use Word/Excel/ Outlook competently and to manage electronic diaries effectively
  • Competently, effectively and professionally communicates both verbally and in writing with a range of stakeholders.
  • Experienced in planning organising and prioritise own workload
  • Flexible and adaptable to changing service demands
  • Excellent organisational skills

Desirable

  • Ability to speak Welsh
  • Excellent working knowledge of Patient Administration Systems

Experience

Essential

  • Significant office administration experience
  • Copy/Audio typing
  • Ability to support and deliver to deadlines on a wide range of administration processes
  • Minute Taking Experience

Desirable

  • Experience of working within the NHS
Person Specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

  • Good Standard of Education
  • Evidence of continuous ongoing learning
  • RSA III typing or word processing/ NVQ Customer Service L3 or equivalent demonstrable experience

Desirable

  • ECDL

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Able to use Word/Excel/ Outlook competently and to manage electronic diaries effectively
  • Competently, effectively and professionally communicates both verbally and in writing with a range of stakeholders.
  • Experienced in planning organising and prioritise own workload
  • Flexible and adaptable to changing service demands
  • Excellent organisational skills

Desirable

  • Ability to speak Welsh
  • Excellent working knowledge of Patient Administration Systems

Experience

Essential

  • Significant office administration experience
  • Copy/Audio typing
  • Ability to support and deliver to deadlines on a wide range of administration processes
  • Minute Taking Experience

Desirable

  • Experience of working within the NHS

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

North Wales Adolescent Service, Abergele Hospital

Llanfair Road

Abergele

LL22 8DP


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

North Wales Adolescent Service, Abergele Hospital

Llanfair Road

Abergele

LL22 8DP


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Administration Manager

Amy Coleman-Farmer

Amy.Coleman-Farmer@wales.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

02 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,433 to £26,060 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

050-AC374-0625

Job locations

North Wales Adolescent Service, Abergele Hospital

Llanfair Road

Abergele

LL22 8DP


Supporting documents

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