Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Administration Assistant

The closing date is 21 August 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Cwm Taf Morgannwg Locality Primary Care Mental Health Support Services.

The role is full time (37.5 hrs per week) working Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm

The Administrative Assistant will provide effective administrative service to support the efficient running of the Local Primary Mental Health Support Services (LPMHSS) . As well as administrative tasks, the post holder will collect and input statistical information on service activity in line with both local and national requirements.

The Administrative Assistant will be expected to portray a positive image and be able to liaise in a professional manner with clients, colleagues and visitors to the Service.

The post holder will be expected to plan and prioritise own work load escalating any issues to the Admin Manager, Clinical Lead and Deputy Clinical Service Group Manager.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for providing an efficient and high standard of Administration support to the LPMHSS .

The post holder will handle confidential and sometimes contentious and sensitive information and will therefore be relied upon to observe and comply with specific and implied confidentiality rules and policies.

The post holder is expected to work flexibly to support the Local Primary Mental Health Support Services (LPMHSS) and assist and support other colleagues if required this includes working as part of a team with the other administration staff across our 5 sites providing cover as required.

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn't mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn't 'fluency', just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see 'Welsh Language Guidance' in the documents right at the bottom.

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

o We listen, learn, and improve

o We treat everyone with respect

o We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

Details

Date posted

18 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,313 to £26,999 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

110-AC223-0825

Job locations

Dewi Sant Health Park (Will be required to cover any site at times)

Albert Road

Pontypridd

CF37 2NY


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 and/or Knowledge

Essential

  • 3 GCSEs or equivalent experience.
  • Vocational Level 3 Business Administration or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience.
  • Typing qualification or equivalent relevant experience.

Desirable

  • ECDL or equivalent experience.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of using databases
  • Previous office experience.
  • Experience of establishing new systems of work.
  • Experience of gathering and submitting data

Desirable

  • Has previously worked in the NHS or similar environment.
  • Experience of using healthcare systems.

Aptitude adn Abilities

Essential

  • Sensitive to the issues faced by clients with mental health problems.
  • Excellent IT skills and the ability to transfer IT skills to new applications.
  • Good communication and listening skills.
  • Ability to work in a busy and challenging environment.

Desirable

  • Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B2) are Desirable for this Role.
Person Specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential

  • 3 GCSEs or equivalent experience.
  • Vocational Level 3 Business Administration or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience.
  • Typing qualification or equivalent relevant experience.

Desirable

  • ECDL or equivalent experience.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of using databases
  • Previous office experience.
  • Experience of establishing new systems of work.
  • Experience of gathering and submitting data

Desirable

  • Has previously worked in the NHS or similar environment.
  • Experience of using healthcare systems.

Aptitude adn Abilities

Essential

  • Sensitive to the issues faced by clients with mental health problems.
  • Excellent IT skills and the ability to transfer IT skills to new applications.
  • Good communication and listening skills.
  • Ability to work in a busy and challenging environment.

Desirable

  • Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B2) are Desirable for this 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.

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

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Dewi Sant Health Park (Will be required to cover any site at times)

Albert Road

Pontypridd

CF37 2NY


Employer's website

https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Dewi Sant Health Park (Will be required to cover any site at times)

Albert Road

Pontypridd

CF37 2NY


Employer's website

https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Adminstration Support manager

Lisa Bees

Lisa.j.Bees@wales.nhs.uk

01443443038

Details

Date posted

18 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,313 to £26,999 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

110-AC223-0825

Job locations

Dewi Sant Health Park (Will be required to cover any site at times)

Albert Road

Pontypridd

CF37 2NY


Supporting documents

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