Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Administration Assistant/ Receptionist

The closing date is 18 January 2026

Job summary

Two exciting opportunities has arisen within the Artificial Limb and Appliance service. One would be based at the Posture and Mobility Centre. Treforrest and the other at our centre in the grounds of Rookwood Hosital Fairwater Cardiff.

This focus of this role is to be the main point of contact to our Patients, HCP, and other care providers internally and externally.

Therefore we require the candidate to have excellent communication skills and have a caring nature.

Attention to detail is paramount when inputting referrals and patient information.

If you have the ability to work under pressure, work within in team or on your own, and would like to join this friendly, close knit team we would like to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

  • To liaise with patients, visitors, staff and external providers
  • Support the manager and the administrative team in the administrative function as required
  • To deal competently and discreetly with queries either face to face or via the telephone using appropriate protocols in accordance with the Data Protection Act
  • To process new referrals and register on patient administration system (BEST) and update records as appropriate using current systems to include scanning and uploading documents
  • To check patient details as needed on other NHS databases (PMS, WDS etc.)
  • To book repairs and deliveries for our engineers and drivers in an efficient manner
  • To cancel appointments in case of staff in availability due to sickness, urgent training etc. and re-book as per guidelines.
  • The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh 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.

Details

Date posted

18 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,833 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

001-AC222-1225-A

Job locations

Artificial Limb & Appliance Service

Posture and Mobility Centre, Unit 1, Taffs Fall Road

Treforrest

CF37 5TY


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

  • GCSE's or Equivalent

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
  • European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of using software packages such as Microsoft Office i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

Desirable

  • Previous experience in community sector, social care or NHS
  • Previous Administration experience.

Skills

Essential

  • Effective communication skills both written and verbal
  • Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
  • Ability to problem solve and prioritise
  • Willingness to further develop IT and clerical skills and knowledge
  • Able to work on own initiative

Special Knowledge

Essential

  • Customer care skill & knowledge

Desirable

  • Knowledge of NHS
  • Knowledge of ALAS

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Approachable
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to work under own initiative
  • Confidentiality

Other

Essential

  • Ability to travel between ALAS sites (ALAC, Rookwood Hospital and the PMC, Treforest).
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE's or Equivalent

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
  • European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of using software packages such as Microsoft Office i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

Desirable

  • Previous experience in community sector, social care or NHS
  • Previous Administration experience.

Skills

Essential

  • Effective communication skills both written and verbal
  • Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
  • Ability to problem solve and prioritise
  • Willingness to further develop IT and clerical skills and knowledge
  • Able to work on own initiative

Special Knowledge

Essential

  • Customer care skill & knowledge

Desirable

  • Knowledge of NHS
  • Knowledge of ALAS

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Approachable
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to work under own initiative
  • Confidentiality

Other

Essential

  • Ability to travel between ALAS sites (ALAC, Rookwood Hospital and the PMC, Treforest).

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

Artificial Limb & Appliance Service

Posture and Mobility Centre, Unit 1, Taffs Fall Road

Treforrest

CF37 5TY


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

Artificial Limb & Appliance Service

Posture and Mobility Centre, Unit 1, Taffs Fall Road

Treforrest

CF37 5TY


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Contact Cente Manager

Linda Hull

linda.hull@wales.nhs.uk

02921848100

Details

Date posted

18 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,833 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

001-AC222-1225-A

Job locations

Artificial Limb & Appliance Service

Posture and Mobility Centre, Unit 1, Taffs Fall Road

Treforrest

CF37 5TY


Supporting documents

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