Main duties of the job

The opportunity has arisen for you to join a busy ward providing comprehensive administrative support to the nursing staff and doctors on the Ward. We are looking to recruit to x 1 permanent post of 22.5 hours per week.

Applicants must have an extremely flexible approach to work. They must have a pleasant personality and a positive approach to their work. Applicants must also have a good standard of education, be adaptable and have good organisational skills. A professional telephone manner is essential to receive and respond courteously to all telephone enquiries regarding patient care.

The ward clerks are an integral part of the ward team and the ward clerk position demands good team working and time management skills.

 Welsh to be learned on appointment within 12 months.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main 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 criteria

  • Able to demonstrate English and Mathematics to GCSE C Grade or equivalent level RSA I or equivalent

    • Desirable criteria

  • NVQ II in Administration
  • ECDL

    • Aptitude and Abilities

    Essential criteria

  • Able to use electronic information systems
  • Able to contribute constructively to a team working environment
  • Ability to use own initiative whilst understanding the need to seek advice from senior staff where necessary
  • Clear, legible handwriting
  • Able to record information accurately.
  • Able to communicate information clearly and sensitively in person and over the telephone
  • Welsh speaking (minimum of level 3)

    • Desirable criteria

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages

    • Experience

    Essential criteria

  • Previous clerical/office experience

    • Desirable criteria

  • Previous NHS experience
  • WPAS User
  • Oracle

    • To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

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    Applicant requirements

    The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

    Welsh language skills need to be learnt when appointed to the post

    The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

    Welsh language skills need to be learnt when appointed to the post