Clerical Officer/Receptionist

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board


Date: 4 hours ago
City: Colwyn Bay
Contract type: Full time
Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for clerical officer to join the team at Colwyn Bay Hospital. The purpose of this post is to provide an efficient and comprehensive administrative and reception service to Colwyn Bay Outpatients Department.

The post holder will first point of contact for telephone communication.

The post holder will work within the Colwyn Bay Hospital administrative teams alongside the Site Administrator to provide a seamless administrative service to the Community Hospital.

The ability to speak Welsh is essential for this post.

Main duties of the job

Offer general assistance to services providers and users and project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either in person or via the telephone.

Receive, assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous, efficient and effective way.

Undertake a variety of administrative duties to assist in the smooth running of the Out Patients Department including the provision of clerical support to clinical staff and other members of the team.

Facilitate effective communication between patients, members of staff secondary care and other associated healthcare and wellbeing agencies.

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

  • Maths/ English GCSE or Equivalent Experience
  • NVQ Level 2 in Administration or equivalent experience

Desirable criteria

  • NVQ in Customer Service
  • EDCL

Experience

Essential criteria

  • Sufficient months previous clerical / office / reception /ward duties
  • Working with the public
  • Working in a busy environment

Desirable criteria

  • General experience of admin functions

Skills

Essential criteria

  • IT Computer Literate
  • Effective Communication
  • Welsh Language

Desirable criteria

  • WPAS/ CASENOTE TRACKING / WCP RADIS
  • Understanding of the importance of maintaining medical records

Knowledge

Desirable criteria

  • Data Protection and Confidentiality

Personal Qualities

Essential Criteria

  • Ability to Work without direct supervision
  • Team Player

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