Diabetes Centre Assistant

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

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Job summary

The Diabetes Specialist Nurse Service supports people with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes living in Cardiff and the Vale, in acute, out patient and community settings.

The Diabetes Centre Administrator role is essential to the effective running of this service and is pivotal in managing and booking appointments, coordinating the insulin pump service and providing effective communication.

We are looking for somebody with excellent organisational skills, administrative experience and a positive attitude to join our team.

Main duties of the job

To provide a full range of clerical, administrative and secretarial services to the Diabetes Specialist Nursing Team and Cardiff and Vale Insulin Pump Service in support of the effective delivery of services.

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.

Date posted

10 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,928 to £29,551 a year per annum pro rota

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Home or remote working

Reference number

001-ACS035-0425

Job locations

UHW

3rd Floor, Denbigh House, Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


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

  • RSA II or equivalent qualification or experience. Minimum 4 GCSEs

Experience

Essential

  • Working in an office environment. Secretarial, typing and administrative skills. Use of Microsoft Office applications. Use of office systems and equipment.

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent organisational skills are essential to respond to unpredictable work patterns and prioritise workload from a number of sources Excellent verbal and written skills. Time management skills and the ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines. Ability to set up administrative systems. Ability to produce accurate and presentable work.

Special knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of secretarial and administrative procedures and systems equivalent to NVQ level 3 or acquired through training and experience (e.g. D&T scheduler and waiting list system)
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • RSA II or equivalent qualification or experience. Minimum 4 GCSEs

Experience

Essential

  • Working in an office environment. Secretarial, typing and administrative skills. Use of Microsoft Office applications. Use of office systems and equipment.

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent organisational skills are essential to respond to unpredictable work patterns and prioritise workload from a number of sources Excellent verbal and written skills. Time management skills and the ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines. Ability to set up administrative systems. Ability to produce accurate and presentable work.

Special knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of secretarial and administrative procedures and systems equivalent to NVQ level 3 or acquired through training and experience (e.g. D&T scheduler and waiting list system)

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

UHW

3rd Floor, Denbigh House, Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

UHW

3rd Floor, Denbigh House, Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Nurse Lead, Diabetes

Sarah Cornes-Payne

sarah.cornes-Payne@wales.nhs.uk

02920744535

Date posted

10 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,928 to £29,551 a year per annum pro rota

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Home or remote working

Reference number

001-ACS035-0425

Job locations

UHW

3rd Floor, Denbigh House, Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


Supporting documents

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