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Job summary

Main area
Community Hospitals
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 20 hours per week
Job ref
050-AC420-0826W
Employer
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Eryri Hospital
Town
Caernarfon
Salary
£26,813 - £27,890 per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
07/09/2026 23:59

Employer heading

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board logo

Ward clerk

Band 3

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.

The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.

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. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

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.

The salary scale for a Band 3 has been adjusted as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2026/2027 and will be implemented in August 2026 backdated to 01 April 2026 where applicable.

 

Job overview

The ability to speak Welsh is essential for this post.

The ward clerk is responsible for providing a reception service to the ward and delivering a high standard of customer care to a wide range of groups.

The ward clerk must play a proactive role in collecting, investigating, verifying and recording a high standard of patient demographic and treatment data.  Such information must be accurately inputted in the patient information system.

The post-holder must undertake effective forward planning to ensure that the administrative needs of the service are met and must carry out a range of effective administrative processes to support the delivery of high quality patient care. 

Main duties of the job

To ensure that all patient admissions, discharges, transfers, and deaths are

recorded accurately on the WPAS system. To assist with patient This is a

non-clinical role however the post holder is expected to work as part of

the wider multi-disciplinary team to ensure that patients are provided

with the best possible care.

 

To provide a professional, helpful and courteous reception service for

patients or relatives arriving on the ward, welcoming all visitors and

directing as appropriate. 

 

Be able to use judgement and initiative to deal with difficult situations and

anxious family members / carers using empathy, tact and diplomacy

To answer the telephone and take messages in a professional helpful

courteous manner, answering  or referring  queries as appropriate.

 

To provide a confidential and high standard general administrative

support to the ward, particularly supporting the Ward Manager with

tasks such as typing reports, data entry, taking minutes of multi

professional meetings as well as ward meetings and data entry as

required.

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 can find the full job description and person specification by clicking "apply now" on this advert

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • BA NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience
  • Knowledge and understanding of clerical procedures and systems

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Relevant experience of providing a comprehensive clerical / administrative service
Desirable criteria
  • Previous experience of working within the NHS or in a healthcare setting

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise workload
  • Be able to use judgement and initiative to deal with difficult / sensitive situations
  • Ability to speak Welsh at level 3

Personal qualities

Essential criteria
  • Ability to multitask

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

Welsh language skills are essential

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Joanne Jones
Job title
Community Services Manager - West
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
03000852293
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