Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and experienced individual to join the Administration Team in the role of Team Secretary/ Administrator for the Community Drug & Alcohol Team based in Wellfield Road, Carmarthen.
Experience of a range of IT systems including Microsoft Word, Excel Management, Data Collection, Power Point, and E-Mail, coupled with proven secretarial skills and previous experience is essential.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to undertake a wide range of duties including being the first point of contact for the service, operating our patient administration systems, (WPAS) and Care Partner, and the receipt and distribution of mail.
The successful candidate will also be required to process referrals and maintain an accurate database. They will be expected to demonstrate excellent organisation skills and be flexible/adaptable in their approach to work. They must be able to work on their own initiative, use tact and diplomacy where appropriate and possess excellent communication skills.
The successful candidate will be required to support the delivery of a quality comprehensive service to the team and provide cover in the event of administrative staff absences.
The role may also involve travelling to and working across other sites within the Directorate in support of service delivery.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;
Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 24.07.25
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 24.07.25
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- RSA/NVQ 3 qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience
Desirable
- ECDL/GCSE or above qualification in ICT
- Knowledge of clinical/medical terminology
Experience
Essential
- Experience of using Microsoft Office packages [Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, MS Teams, Desktop Publishing and E-mail]
- Experience of working in an administrative role within a busy office environment
- Experience of producing and maintaining spreadsheets & databases
- Experience of taking and transcribing minutes of meetings
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of patient administration systems
- Experience with working with TPro. Familiar and confident using e-mail and searching the internet
- Understanding of/ or experience of working within Mental Health and/ or Learning Disabilities
Language Skills
Desirable
Aptitudes and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines
- Self-motivated and able to work without supervision
- Able to work as part of a team
- Good organisational skills
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- RSA/NVQ 3 qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience
Desirable
- ECDL/GCSE or above qualification in ICT
- Knowledge of clinical/medical terminology
Experience
Essential
- Experience of using Microsoft Office packages [Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, MS Teams, Desktop Publishing and E-mail]
- Experience of working in an administrative role within a busy office environment
- Experience of producing and maintaining spreadsheets & databases
- Experience of taking and transcribing minutes of meetings
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of patient administration systems
- Experience with working with TPro. Familiar and confident using e-mail and searching the internet
- Understanding of/ or experience of working within Mental Health and/ or Learning Disabilities
Language Skills
Desirable
Aptitudes and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines
- Self-motivated and able to work without supervision
- Able to work as part of a team
- Good organisational skills
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.
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.
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).
