General Office Assistant

Job summary

Work in close liaison with the clerical officers and the General Office manager

To provide an efficient and effective service to the General Office Administration department.

To have a good working knowledge of a range of clerical working procedures & practices and also Health Board and departmental policies and procedures.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking an exceptionally motivated individual to join our friendly and dynamic Patient Affairs/General Office Team.

Duties will include:

Receive and effectively manage telephone enquiries .

Supporting cover for the General Office, undertaking cashiering duties, whilst adhering to the Health Boards Financial Procedures.

The successful individual will need to be a hardworking team player with the ability to prioritise work, possess good verbal, written, communication and organisational skills.

An understanding of confidentiality is essential with a good knowledge of data protection and Information Governance principles.

The ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines is essential for this post as well as the ability to communicate well with staff at all levels. Being flexible to the needs of the service is also paramount.

Experience of working within the NHS with knowledge of Health Systems is desirable, as well as an enthusiastic attitude and willingness to learn.

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

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.