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Job summary

Main area
Ophthalmology
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
050-AC403-0625
Employer
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Abergele Hospital
Town
Abergele
Salary
£23,970 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
25/06/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board logo

Clerical Officer

Band 2

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. 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.

Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.

 This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed

 

Job overview

To provide a comprehensive high level, efficient, accurate and prompt administrative service to all stakeholders by assisting in the smooth running of the service.

 As a member of the Administration Team, a flexible approach to the post is essential to enable prioritising the different workloads and duties. 

 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required to carry out duties with tact, diplomacy and sensitivity.  Make sound decisions and judgements using initiative and level of authority as agreed with Line Manager.

 Knowledge and understanding of the structure, policies, management and operational procedures within the department and the Health Board as required in order dealing with internal and external enquiries in a competent and confident manner.

Main duties of the job

Correct and accurate use of WPAS, including use of registration and outpatients screens

 To maintain case notes in the department in good condition and repair damaged notes as and when required.

Compile case notes for new patient attendees at clinic.

Collect and distribute patient case notes or urgent items manually when required to and from other areas of the hospital.

Retrieve and return hospital case notes from other departments within the hospital as and when requested by the medical staff

Data inputting duties such as patient activity. 

Assist the Administrator in the general day to day running of the administration office

To be competent with the use of, data processing, spreadsheets, Health Board Internet, E-mail, photocopiers and laminators

To undergo any relevant training to the job role, including mandatory training e.g. fire, manual handling, and keep competencies and skills up to date.

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 or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac. 

 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • GCSE Maths and English
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working directly with clinical/consultant staff

Other

Essential criteria
  • Excellent attention to detail

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Good computer skills
Desirable criteria
  • Ability to speak welsh

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Excellent work ethic
Desirable criteria
  • Previous NHS experience

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Enthusiastic, confident with a positive attitude
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of WPAS/Hospital administrative systems

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Working ForwardApprenticeships logoDisability confident leaderStonewall Top 100Stop Smoking Wales is the NHS Smoking Cessation Service in WalesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.hyderus o ran anableddTime to changeStonewall Top 100 EmployersCore principles

Applicant requirements

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Emma Dixon
Job title
Assistant Service Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
03000 855191
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