Job summary
- Main area
- Administration
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- 15 months (Fixed Term for 15 months until 31st March 2027 due to secondment cover)
- Hours
- Full time
- Home or remote working
- Job ref
- 070-AC003-0126
- Employer
- Powys Teaching Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- TBC on Recruitment
- Town
- TBC
- Salary
- £25,313 - £26,999 Per Annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/01/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Administrative Support Officer
Band 3
Be part of a 'Healthy Caring Powys' and help us transform the way we provide health and care, so our communities can Start Well, Live Well and Age Well.
Job overview
This post is Fixed Term for 15 months until 31st March 2027 due to secondment cover.
The post holder will provide a comprehensive clerical, administrative and
secretarial support service.
The post holder will need to work on their own initiative and will be responsible for organising meetings for staff within the department and preparing papers as required, liaising with other Health Board Staff and external organisations. The post holder also needs to be able to communicate, and will need to demonstrate excellent communication skills and have the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
The post holder will establish strong links with colleagues across the Health Board.
Main duties of the job
Provide a range of Clerical and Secretarial Services as directed to support the day to day running of the department
Working for our organisation
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see all details associated with the role within the Job Description and Specification attached with this advert.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person specification
Qualificationa and or Knowledge
Essential criteria
- NVQ 3 or equivalent qualification or relevant experience
- Experience of using computer based management information systems
- Experience and an ability to prepare detailed reports
- Experience of using Microsoft Office software
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in an environment where both tact and diplomacy has had to be used.
- Knowledge of the structure and operation of the Health Board
Experience
Essential criteria
- Advanced Keyboard Skills equivalent to RSA 2/3
- An excellent communicator at all levels within and outside an organisation including an ability to communicate effectively with patients and members of the public
Desirable criteria
- Ability to write / speak Welsh
Aptitudes and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to identify, prioritise and work to short deadlines
- Able to work without supervision to achieve the objectives of the post
- Ability to design and layout reports, forms and other documents to a high quality and appropriate format
- Ability to take accurate minutes
- Ability to collate and undertake a basic analysis of data
- Ability to prepare information for meetings and seminars
- Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly, both orally and written
Desirable criteria
- An understanding of the Data Protection Act particularly in relation to confidentiality Welsh Speaker
Values
Essential criteria
- Communicate and build effective working relationships with colleagues at all levels both internally and externally
Other
Essential criteria
- Able to work hours flexibly
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are not necessary
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Amy Hanson
- Job title
- Project Support Officer
- Email address
- [email protected]
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