Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Therapy Clerk

The closing date is 29 October 2025

Job summary

Podiatry and Orthotics are seeking to recruit an individual with experience of providing customer services to join our administrational team as a Therapy clerk. Among other administrative functions, the successful candidate will be managing referrals to the service, arranging clinical appointments in response to telephone calls and managing enquires from other healthcare professionals as well as users of the services we provide.

Applicants must hold a minimum of 3 GCSE O levels (or equivalent), which must include English & Maths. An ability to converse in Welsh would be an advantage. Candidates will need to demonstrate competence in the basic functions of MSWord, Excel and Outlook. Previous experience of using Health system would be an advantage.

Main duties of the job

To provide administrative support to the podiatry department, performing such tasks as are identified by the Senior Podiatry Clerk in order to ensure that the work of the office is completed in a timely manner. The Podiatry Office provides clerical and administrative support for the whole service.

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

22 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,833 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

110-AC299-1025

Job locations

Pontypridd Cottage Hospital

Pontypridd

CF37 4AL


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be a first point of contact for patients telephoning the department. In addition, the post holder will register new referrals, make appointments for patients, using clinical information, telephone and postal systems, co-ordinate appointments for patients requiring house calls, file and retrieve patient records from the on-site records store.

The post holder is required to deputise for the Senior Podiatry Office Clerk when he/she is not present in the office

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be a first point of contact for patients telephoning the department. In addition, the post holder will register new referrals, make appointments for patients, using clinical information, telephone and postal systems, co-ordinate appointments for patients requiring house calls, file and retrieve patient records from the on-site records store.

The post holder is required to deputise for the Senior Podiatry Office Clerk when he/she is not present in the office

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 3 GCSE O level or equivalent inc Maths and English

Desirable

  • ECDL

Experience

Essential

  • Service to customers

Desirable

  • Clerical duty experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • Competent in use of MS word and outlook

Desirable

  • Ability to interrogate data

Welsh language skills

Desirable

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

Qualifications

Essential

  • 3 GCSE O level or equivalent inc Maths and English

Desirable

  • ECDL

Experience

Essential

  • Service to customers

Desirable

  • Clerical duty experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • Competent in use of MS word and outlook

Desirable

  • Ability to interrogate data

Welsh language 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

Pontypridd Cottage Hospital

Pontypridd

CF37 4AL


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Pontypridd Cottage Hospital

Pontypridd

CF37 4AL


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Administrator / Uwch Weinyddwr

Jayne Price

jayne.price@wales.nhs.uk

01443442316

Details

Date posted

22 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,833 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

110-AC299-1025

Job locations

Pontypridd Cottage Hospital

Pontypridd

CF37 4AL


Supporting documents

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