Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Haematology Clinic Clerk/Typist

The closing date is 07 August 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinic Clerk/Typist to join a friendly and enthusiastic team within the Haematology Department. The post will be based at Prince Charles Hospital, but the successful candidate may need to travel between all sites to meet the needs of the service. If you like working in a varied role in a busy environment, have excellent interpersonal/communication skills and enjoy working as part of a strong team that is committed to providing the highest quality care, we would like to hear from you.

Applicants must have relevant qualifications or equivalent level of experience, be a team player, have excellent organisational skills and be able to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines. Accuracy and prioritisation skills are essential.

This is a fixed term post for 12 months to due to funding

Main duties of the job

The Haematology Clinic Clerk/Typist will play a crucial and active role in achieving the smooth day to day running of the Clinical Haematology service. The post holder will work closely with consultants, nurses, admin colleagues and other professionals to provide a high quality service to all staff within CTMUHB, our patients and their relatives. The post holder will be required to understand all aspects of the appointment system and administration of the Haematology clinics.

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn't mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn't 'fluency', just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health.

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

o We listen, learn, and improve

o We treat everyone with respect

o We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

Details

Date posted

01 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,313 to £26,999 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

110-AC214-0825

Job locations

Prince Charles Hospital

Gurnos Road

Merthyr Tydfil

CF47 9DT


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

Knowledge

Essential

  • Recognised typing qualification to RSA/ OCR III or equivalent or equivalent level of knowledge and skill
  • Knowledge of a range a secretarial and administration procedures acquired through training to NVQ Level 3 or possess skills, knowledge and experience to equivalency

Desirable

  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • WPAS (Myrddin) Training

Experience

Essential

  • Clerical experience with ability to liaise with staff of all disciplines
  • Previous office experience in a busy environment

Desirable

  • Previous experience in hospital setting

Apitude and abilities

Essential

  • Advanced keyboard skills
  • Ability to resolve issues and queries
  • Organised with time management skills

Desirable

  • Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above
Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Recognised typing qualification to RSA/ OCR III or equivalent or equivalent level of knowledge and skill
  • Knowledge of a range a secretarial and administration procedures acquired through training to NVQ Level 3 or possess skills, knowledge and experience to equivalency

Desirable

  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • WPAS (Myrddin) Training

Experience

Essential

  • Clerical experience with ability to liaise with staff of all disciplines
  • Previous office experience in a busy environment

Desirable

  • Previous experience in hospital setting

Apitude and abilities

Essential

  • Advanced keyboard skills
  • Ability to resolve issues and queries
  • Organised with time management skills

Desirable

  • Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above

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

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Prince Charles Hospital

Gurnos Road

Merthyr Tydfil

CF47 9DT


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Prince Charles Hospital

Gurnos Road

Merthyr Tydfil

CF47 9DT


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Administration Support Manager

Helen Williams

Helen.Williams274994@wales.nhs.uk

01443443377

Details

Date posted

01 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,313 to £26,999 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

110-AC214-0825

Job locations

Prince Charles Hospital

Gurnos Road

Merthyr Tydfil

CF47 9DT


Supporting documents

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