Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Pathology Administration Officer

The closing date is 01 October 2025

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced administrator to join our friendly team. The post holder will provide a confidential, comprehensive and efficient administrative service to the Service Managers and laboratories within Pathology. The role includes a varied range of administrative duties which will be specified according to diverse issues that arise on a daily basis. Some reception duties will also be required. An excellent telephone manner is needed for this role along with the ability to communicate with staff at all levels.

The administrative officer will be expected to portray a positive image and be able to liaise in a professional manner with clients, colleagues and visitors to the service.

English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

Applicants should have good knowledge of clerical and administrative procedures and systems, strong communication skills and the ability to prioritise work and identify urgent requirements.

You must be capable of working well in a team and having a flexible approach to the service needs is essential.

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. For more information, see 'Welsh Language Guidance' in the documents right at the bottom.

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

25 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

110-AC267-0925

Job locations

Rotal Glamorgan Hospital

Ynysmaerdy

Llantristant

CF72 8XR


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached documents for a full job description which outlines the main responsibilities of the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached documents for a full job description which outlines the main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of clerical and administrative procedures and systems acquired through NVQ level 3, or possess skills, knowledge, training and experience to equivalency.

Desirable

  • Myrddin training.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a busy office environment.
  • Acquired knowledge and understanding of scientific and technical services provided by the department.
  • Experience of working in a busy office environment.

Desirable

  • Previous NHS experience as Receptionist/clerical officer.

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

  • Excellent communication and customer care skills with patients, relatives and staff.
  • Must be able to communicate at all levels.
  • Excellent organisational skills.
  • Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.

Desirable

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

Other

Essential

  • The post holder must have a flexible approach to needs of the service.
  • Amenable to change as required.
Person Specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of clerical and administrative procedures and systems acquired through NVQ level 3, or possess skills, knowledge, training and experience to equivalency.

Desirable

  • Myrddin training.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a busy office environment.
  • Acquired knowledge and understanding of scientific and technical services provided by the department.
  • Experience of working in a busy office environment.

Desirable

  • Previous NHS experience as Receptionist/clerical officer.

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

  • Excellent communication and customer care skills with patients, relatives and staff.
  • Must be able to communicate at all levels.
  • Excellent organisational skills.
  • Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.

Desirable

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

Other

Essential

  • The post holder must have a flexible approach to needs of the service.
  • Amenable to change as required.

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

Rotal Glamorgan Hospital

Ynysmaerdy

Llantristant

CF72 8XR


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Rotal Glamorgan Hospital

Ynysmaerdy

Llantristant

CF72 8XR


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

01443443343

Details

Date posted

25 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

110-AC267-0925

Job locations

Rotal Glamorgan Hospital

Ynysmaerdy

Llantristant

CF72 8XR


Supporting documents

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