Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated and flexible individual to work within our friendly, well established Community Mental Health Team at the Hamadryad Centre, Cardiff Bay.
The successful applicant will be responsible for providing reception and administrative support to the team, and act as first point of contact for enquiries which may arise from staff, patients, relatives and members of the public.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate must be an effective communicator, have good interpersonal skills and work in a flexible and organised manner.
You must have a good standard of education.
A polite and pleasant personality is necessary as is the ability to work well under pressure. You must also have an understanding of confidentiality.
Applicants will need to be computer literate with previous reception/administrative experience.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job description
Job 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
Job description
Job 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
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of working within an admin role
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience/working within a Mental Health setting
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication/organisational skills.
Desirable
- Proficient in use of Microsoft office systems
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding confidentiality
Desirable
- Knowledge of PARIS/Medical terminology
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of working within an admin role
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience/working within a Mental Health setting
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication/organisational skills.
Desirable
- Proficient in use of Microsoft office systems
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding confidentiality
Desirable
- Knowledge of PARIS/Medical terminology
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address
Hamadryad Community Mental Health Team
S W C M H T Hamadryad Centre
Cardiff
CF10 5UY
Employer's website
https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
