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Job summary

Main area
Emergency Care
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Fixed term: 10 months (until 28/06/2027 DUE TO MATERNITY COVER)
Hours
Part time - 24 hours per week (Rolling 2 week rota - Week 1 Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 07:30-16:00. Week 2 - Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 07:30-16:30.)
Job ref
050-AC208-0626W-C
Employer
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Ysbyty Glan Clwyd
Town
Bodelwyddan
Salary
£26,813 - £27,890 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
09/08/2026 23:59

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Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board logo

SDEC Receptionist

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

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 10 MONTHS UNTIL 28/6/2027 DUE TO MATERNITY COVER 

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.    

An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit an Emergency Department Receptionist to join the Emergency Care Directorate’s Administration Team at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd.

As a part of this very busy team, the successful applicant is expected to be very flexible, 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.  This individual will require excellent communication skills and the ability to deal with sensitive matters and highly confidential patient information.

Previous receptionist/administrative experience and knowledge of the Welsh Patient Administration System (WPAS) and Symphony is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.

Overtime is available.

Main duties of the job

The SDEC receptionist is responsible for providing an efficient front-line service to the Same Day Emergency Care Unit within the Emergency Quadrant. You are expected to deliver a high standard of customer care to a wide range of client groups including, patients, relatives and their carers whilst working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

By the nature of the duties the post holder will be required to maintain strict confidentiality and will be expected to deal with staff, patients, carers and relatives with courtesy and discretion at all times. 

Welsh to be learned within 12 months of appointment.

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
  • Up to GCSE standard for Maths and English or equivalent experience
Desirable criteria
  • ECDL

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of office and administration
  • Experience of setting up and using filing/IT systems
  • Familiar with WPAS, IFIT, Welsh Clinical Portal and Emis Health
Desirable criteria
  • Previous NHS experience
  • Experience in managing clinic diaries/appointment schedules

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Awareness of willingness to be involved in implementing change
  • IT Computer Literate
  • Effective communication skills
Desirable criteria
  • Ability to speak Welsh (Level 3)
  • Familiarity with GDPR regulations

Other

Essential criteria
  • Team Player
  • Work on own initiative
Desirable criteria
  • Ability to motivate others
  • Ability to organise work within the department

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

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

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Rachel Jones
Job title
EQ Clerical Services Coordinator
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
03000 843615
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