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Job summary

Main area
Administration
Grade
Band 4
Contract
9 months (Fixed term for 9 months - until 31st March 2027)
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week (Full time would be 9am -5pm. Part‑time hours will be agreed based on the successful applicant.)
Job ref
040-AC291-0626
Employer
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
St Cadocs Hospital
Town
Caerleon
Salary
£28,819 - £31,626 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
14/06/2026 23:59

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Neurodevelopmental Administrator

Band 4

We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics, including disabled and neurodiverse candidates and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English. 

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If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly.

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Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.

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Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process

 

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the developing Neuro-Developmental (ND) Service as an ND Administrator on a fixed-term contract. This key role supports the delivery of a responsive and evolving service for children, young people, and their families.

Working closely with the Operational Lead, you will provide high-quality administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the service, with opportunities to contribute to ongoing development and improvement.

You will act as a primary point of contact for families, responding to enquiries with professionalism, empathy, and sensitivity. This includes supporting individuals who may be distressed or anxious, ensuring all interactions are handled appropriately. The role also requires awareness of safeguarding responsibilities, including recognising and responding to child protection concerns.

You will maintain accurate records and data systems and support the coordination of service activity, while building effective working relationships across CAMHS, Family and Therapy Services, and wider Health Board teams.

We are seeking an organised, compassionate individual with strong administrative and communication skills, able to manage a varied workload and adapt within a developing service.

 

This is fixed term for until 31st March 2027 to cover the needs of the service

Main duties of the job

This post sits within the Neuro-Developmental (ND) Service and forms part of a developing and evolving service.

The post holder will provide comprehensive administrative support to the Team Manager and wider ND Service, including regular communication with families. You will require strong interpersonal skills to respond appropriately to a range of enquiries, including situations where callers may be distressed, anxious, or confused. The role also requires the ability to recognise and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns, including child protection disclosures.

You will plan, organise, and complete administrative tasks efficiently, including data entry, report typing, and email correspondence. The post holder will also attend ND triage meetings, preparing and circulating agendas, papers, and minutes.

The role includes supporting and providing day-to-day guidance to administrative colleagues where required, as well as assisting with training and development. You may also be asked to provide cross-cover for other administrative roles during periods of absence.

You will exercise judgement when managing enquiries, including those that may be urgent, sensitive, or distressing, and liaise effectively with families and professionals when clinical staff are unavailable.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; Welsh and English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

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

Education

Essential criteria
  • Good general education to GCSE level or comparable
Desirable criteria
  • IT Skills Training

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of administrative procedures and systems, the majority of which are non-routine, acquired through training and experience to Vocational Level 3 or equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting

Aptitude & Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Excellent IT skills including using word processing and spreadsheets
Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Patient Administration System (WPAS) trained

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Credit Unions WalesApprenticeships logoAge positiveDisability confident leaderImproving working livesStop Smoking Wales is the NHS Smoking Cessation Service in WalesArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardStonewall Hyrwyddwr Amrywiaeth Diversity ChampionMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.RNIBCore principlesDisability Confident Leader - Welsh

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 are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Tracey Smith
Job title
Children's Centre Manager & Operational Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01633 748000
Additional information

Debra Edwards:  [email protected]

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