Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Bowel Screening Wales Administrator

The closing date is 13 May 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly organised Bowel Screen Administrator to join our Endoscopy team within Ysbyty Gwynedd. The post holder will provide and deliver an accurate and prompt administrative function to facilitate the delivery of an efficient and effective booking service.

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

Main duties of the job

Applications are invited for the position of a Band 3 Support Secretary within the Bowel Screening Wales Department at Ysbyty Gwynedd.

The post holder will provide comprehensive secretarial support to Consultants and other Clinical staff, as required.

It is essential that the applicant holds Medical Secretarial Qualifications, along with previous medical secretarial experience, has a high level of audio typing skills, excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office and a good telephone manner. A flexible approach to work is needed to meet the demands of the service.

The post holder will possess excellent time management skills, be well organised and have the ability to prioritise workload demands to meet strict deadlines, whilst producing work to the highest standards.

The post holder will also have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, using discretion, judgment and initiative. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential together with a keen eye for detail, with the ability to process and generate urgent and routine correspondence.

Candidates must be able to maintain patient confidentiality and ensure a high standard of customer care at all times.

About us

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.

Ysbyty Gwynedd is a modern 420 bed District General Hospital sited in the university city of Bangor. It provides a comprehensive range of services to the population of Gwynedd, Anglesey and parts of Conwy in the region of North West Wales.

Details

Date posted

07 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,433 to £26,060 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

050-AC301-0525

Job locations

Ysbyty Gwynedd

Penrhosgarnedd

Bangor

LL57 2PW


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

  • NVQ Business Administration L3 or equivalent experience
  • RSA /OCR level 2 or equivalent experience
  • IT related qualification CLAIT / ECDL or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • AMSPAR - City & Guilds L3
  • NVQ Customer Service L3

Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of a range of administrative processes.
  • Experience of working in a busy office environment.

Desirable

  • Experience of working within the NHS

Skills

Essential

  • Competently communicates professionally and effectively with all levels of staff both verbally and in writing.
  • Proficient in use of Microsoft office applications.
  • Experienced in planning and organising and prioritise own workload.
  • Flexible and adaptable to changing service demands.
  • Excellent organisational skills

Desirable

  • Minute-taking skills

Knowledge

Essential

  • Evidence of Continual Personal development
  • Ability to deal with sensitive information

Desirable

  • Medical terminology

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Team player
  • Approachable /Friendly
  • Reliable
  • Develops own practice through reflection and learning

Desirable

  • Welsh Speaking
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Business Administration L3 or equivalent experience
  • RSA /OCR level 2 or equivalent experience
  • IT related qualification CLAIT / ECDL or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • AMSPAR - City & Guilds L3
  • NVQ Customer Service L3

Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of a range of administrative processes.
  • Experience of working in a busy office environment.

Desirable

  • Experience of working within the NHS

Skills

Essential

  • Competently communicates professionally and effectively with all levels of staff both verbally and in writing.
  • Proficient in use of Microsoft office applications.
  • Experienced in planning and organising and prioritise own workload.
  • Flexible and adaptable to changing service demands.
  • Excellent organisational skills

Desirable

  • Minute-taking skills

Knowledge

Essential

  • Evidence of Continual Personal development
  • Ability to deal with sensitive information

Desirable

  • Medical terminology

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Team player
  • Approachable /Friendly
  • Reliable
  • Develops own practice through reflection and learning

Desirable

  • Welsh Speaking

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

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Ysbyty Gwynedd

Penrhosgarnedd

Bangor

LL57 2PW


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Ysbyty Gwynedd

Penrhosgarnedd

Bangor

LL57 2PW


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Assistant Service Support Manager

Bethany Mellor

Bethany.Mellor@wales.nhs.uk

03000842038

Details

Date posted

07 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,433 to £26,060 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

050-AC301-0525

Job locations

Ysbyty Gwynedd

Penrhosgarnedd

Bangor

LL57 2PW


Supporting documents

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