Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Clerical Officer

The closing date is 28 August 2025

Job summary

This post is Fixed term/Secondment until 7th February 2026 to meet the needs of the service.

To provide a comprehensive high level, efficient, accurate and prompt administrative service to all stakeholders by assisting in the smooth running of the service.

As a member of the Administration Team, a flexible approach to the post is essential to enable prioritising the different workloads and duties.

Main duties of the job

To maintain case notes in the department in good condition and repair damaged notes as and when required.

Compile case notes for new patient attendees at clinic.

Correct and accurate use of WPAS, including use of registration and outpatients screens.

Comply with agreed method of tracking case notes to ensure they can be found at any time.

Correct and accurate use of WPAS, including use of registration and outpatients screen.

Collect and distribute patient case notes or urgent items manually when required to and from other areas of the hospital.

Retrieve and return hospital case notes from other departments within the hospital as and when requested by the medical staff.

Open and prioritise incoming mail ensuring distribution to the appropriate person.

Make appointments on WPAS system at designated times.

Ensure letters, results and any other documentation is filed in the correct section of patient case-notes.

Relay messages and enquiries in a timely manner e.g. to nurses, doctors and patients.

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

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.

Details

Date posted

21 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,833 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

4 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-AC600-0825

Job locations

Abergele Hospital

Llanfair Road

Abergele

LL22 8DP


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

English

Essential

  • GCSE English and Maths

Desirable

  • Ability to speak Welsh

English

Essential

  • Flexible attitude towards duties and responsibilities

Desirable

  • Experience of working directly with clinical / consultant staff.

English

Essential

  • Good computer skills

Desirable

  • Knowledge of WPAS/ Hospital administration systems

English

Essential

  • Ability to follow instructions

Desirable

  • Enthusiastic, confident with a positive attitude.

English

Essential

  • Ability to work methodically and accurately

Desirable

  • Ability to converse with people from all levels
Person Specification

English

Essential

  • GCSE English and Maths

Desirable

  • Ability to speak Welsh

English

Essential

  • Flexible attitude towards duties and responsibilities

Desirable

  • Experience of working directly with clinical / consultant staff.

English

Essential

  • Good computer skills

Desirable

  • Knowledge of WPAS/ Hospital administration systems

English

Essential

  • Ability to follow instructions

Desirable

  • Enthusiastic, confident with a positive attitude.

English

Essential

  • Ability to work methodically and accurately

Desirable

  • Ability to converse with people from all levels

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

Abergele Hospital

Llanfair Road

Abergele

LL22 8DP


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

Abergele Hospital

Llanfair Road

Abergele

LL22 8DP


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 Manager

Sarah Taylor

Sarah.Taylor12@wales.nhs.uk

03000855190

Details

Date posted

21 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,833 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

4 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-AC600-0825

Job locations

Abergele Hospital

Llanfair Road

Abergele

LL22 8DP


Supporting documents

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