Main duties of the job

The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) & Neurodevelopmental Team (ND) Admin Assistant will provide an efficient and flexible service support to the CAMHS & ND Multi-Disciplinary teams. This will include, copy typing, electronic/paper diary management and arranging appointments. The post-holder will also be expected to undertake reception duties occasionally. By the nature of the duties, the post-holder will be required to maintain strict confidentiality and will be expected to deal with patients, carers, relatives, medical staff and other visitors to the unit, in person and in writing, with courtesy and discretion at all times. The Admin Manager is generally available for reference.

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

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

Person specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential criteria

  • NVQ 3 in Administration/RSA III or equivalent level of knowledge/experience.
  • Knowledge of the NHS.

    • Desirable criteria

  • PRINCE II Foundation
  • Some knowledge and understanding of project methodology
  • ECDL

    • Experience

    Essential criteria

  • Significant office administration experience
  • Able to use own initiative and judgement to analyse and resolve problems.
  • Ability to support and deliver to deadlines on a wide range of administration processes.
  • Experience of communicating directly at all levels in an organisation.

    • Desirable criteria

  • Project administration experience
  • NHS experience

    • Aptitude and Abilities

    Essential criteria

  • Report production and minute taking
  • Advanced keyboard skills

    • Desirable criteria

  • Ability to speak Welsh

    • Values

    Essential criteria

  • Enthusiastic and motivated individual.
  • Work as part of a team and on own initiative as required

    • Other

    Essential criteria

  • Able to satisfy mandatory security clearance.
  • Special requirements to perform in the role e.g. Ability to travel within geographical area.
  • Able to work hours flexibly.

    • 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

    Welsh language skills are desirable

    Welsh language skills are desirable