Job summary
A vacancy has arisen for a motivated and well organised permanent Senior Child Health System Operator working full time at Ty Nant, Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthen
The postholder will take the lead role for child health administration support for the Health Visiting and School Nursing Teams and will share responsibility for providing training and practical support in using the Child Health System, ordering and maintenance of supplies where needed and supervising the Child Health Office. Attention to detail is paramount.
Main duties of the job
Using the Child Health System enter data / amend children's details efficiently and accurately and run specific reports as required.
The post holder will also be required to arrange and process clinic sessions, liaising closely with GP practices, Nurses, Health Visitors, School Nurses, Health Board Staff and other health care professionals.
The post-holder will take a lead role for the child health administration support, share responsibility for providing training and practical support in using the Child Health System, cover for ordering and maintenance of supplies where needed and supervising the Child Health Office.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;
Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 30/05/23
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 30/05/23
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- RSA II or equivalent demonstrable experience of administrative / office skills and knowledge plus experience of working in an administrative / office environment OR RSA III or equivalent demonstrable experience of administrative / office skills and knowledge
- Understanding of issues re confidentiality
- Knowledge of CYPRIS and Database Report System and Myrddin Patient System or willingness to undergo training
Desirable
- ECDL
- Ability to use a number of software programmes
- Knowledge of Oracle
Experience
Essential
- Admin and clerical experience
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in health care setting
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- RSA II or equivalent demonstrable experience of administrative / office skills and knowledge plus experience of working in an administrative / office environment OR RSA III or equivalent demonstrable experience of administrative / office skills and knowledge
- Understanding of issues re confidentiality
- Knowledge of CYPRIS and Database Report System and Myrddin Patient System or willingness to undergo training
Desirable
- ECDL
- Ability to use a number of software programmes
- Knowledge of Oracle
Experience
Essential
- Admin and clerical experience
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in health care setting
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).
