Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Dispatcher/Receptionist

The closing date is 14 January 2026

Job summary

We are looking for permanent Receptionist/Dispatcher's to join and expand our existing multi-disciplinary Team to cover a range of shifts across Cardiff Royal Infirmary and Barry Hospital.

Main duties of the job

About the role:

Working within a busy environment you will be responsible for recording patient arrivals, answering calls, preparing clinics and handling confidential information. Successful candidates will be required to dispatch appointments appropriately, including home visits.

You should have excellent team working skills and you must be reliable and flexible to meet the needs and demands of the service. This role will include working unsociable hours, and there will also be a requirement to work during bank holiday periods.

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 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.

Details

Date posted

08 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,833 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

001-AC225-1225-A

Job locations

Cardiff Royal Infirmary

Longcross Street

Cardiff

CF24 0SZ


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

CAV 24/7 - Right place, First Time

Urgent Primary Care access is changing in Cardiff and Vale. What is CAV 24/7? A comprehensive Phone First service that provides enhanced clinical telephone triage to ensure the citizens of Cardiff and Vale access safe and effective urgent care, underpinned by the principle of right place, first time.

About you:

Previous reception experience would be highly advantageous, however if you have previous customer service and administration experience (ideally gained within a healthcare environment) we are waiting to hear from you.

You will be required to have good communication skills, be computer literate and the ability to work well under pressure, the ability to stay calm will be essential.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Full duties are included within the Job Description for this role.

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

CAV 24/7 - Right place, First Time

Urgent Primary Care access is changing in Cardiff and Vale. What is CAV 24/7? A comprehensive Phone First service that provides enhanced clinical telephone triage to ensure the citizens of Cardiff and Vale access safe and effective urgent care, underpinned by the principle of right place, first time.

About you:

Previous reception experience would be highly advantageous, however if you have previous customer service and administration experience (ideally gained within a healthcare environment) we are waiting to hear from you.

You will be required to have good communication skills, be computer literate and the ability to work well under pressure, the ability to stay calm will be essential.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Full duties are included within the Job Description for this role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working with the public
  • Experience working within a receptionist role
  • Previous IT experience

Desirable

  • Work within a Clinical Setting
  • Knowledge of PC based systems/operations

Skills

Essential

  • IT Skills
  • Good communication and organisational skills
  • Evidence of working within a team

Desirable

  • Prior knowledge / use of Adastra

Education

Essential

  • Educated to basic level - GCSE
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working with the public
  • Experience working within a receptionist role
  • Previous IT experience

Desirable

  • Work within a Clinical Setting
  • Knowledge of PC based systems/operations

Skills

Essential

  • IT Skills
  • Good communication and organisational skills
  • Evidence of working within a team

Desirable

  • Prior knowledge / use of Adastra

Education

Essential

  • Educated to basic level - GCSE

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

Cardiff Royal Infirmary

Longcross Street

Cardiff

CF24 0SZ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

Cardiff Royal Infirmary

Longcross Street

Cardiff

CF24 0SZ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Co-ordinator

Lorelei Buck

Lorelei.Buck@Wales.NHS.UK

02921845721

Details

Date posted

08 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,833 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

001-AC225-1225-A

Job locations

Cardiff Royal Infirmary

Longcross Street

Cardiff

CF24 0SZ


Supporting documents

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