Swansea Bay University Health Board

Clerical Officer

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Job summary

The post holder will be required to provide administration services to the Therapy department, this will include - good communication skills, production of documents, updating systems, updating referrals, collating of information, mail distribution, typing, answering telephone queries, providing clerical support for CAP triage team.

This post is permanent at 37.5 hours per week

Main duties of the job

As one of the first point of contacts for the department, the Clerical Officer will deal with and direct calls as necessary in a professional, courteous manner acting as an ambassador for the organisation in all aspects of communication. This will include;

Dealing with telephone queries appropriately, referring more complex queries onto the appropriate person

Providing an excellent customer service to the organisation

Collecting, opening and acknowledging post and emails within specified timescales

Dealing with all other enquires via email or in person for the departments appropriately, referring to others as required

Recording messages as required for the department

Developing Documents and Data Inputting, the role will provide an administration service to a high standard

Producing documents for the department such as correspondence, posters, leaflets, presentations etc.

Inputting information into systems, maintaining accuracy

Creation of databases for recording of information as necessary for the administrative needs of the department

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English 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.

Details

Date posted

26 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,970 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

130-AC032-0325

Job locations

The Guildhall

St Helens Road

Swansea

SA1 4PE


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

Qualifications / Knowledge

Essential

  • Vocational level 2 or able to demonstrate equivalent level of knowledge, skills and experience

Desirable

  • ECDL

Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of a range of work procedures
  • Experience of working in an office environment
  • Knowledge of data protection

Desirable

  • Previous NHS or education experience

Values

Essential

  • Can demonstrate SBU values

Other

Essential

  • Able to work as part of a team and prioritise workload
  • Diplomatic

Aptitude and abilities

Essential

  • Ability to handle information tactfully
  • Ability to exercise with judgement when dealing with enquiries and problems
  • Good computer skills
  • Proven communication skills
  • Able to remain calm under pressure

Desirable

  • Ability to speak Welsh
Person Specification

Qualifications / Knowledge

Essential

  • Vocational level 2 or able to demonstrate equivalent level of knowledge, skills and experience

Desirable

  • ECDL

Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of a range of work procedures
  • Experience of working in an office environment
  • Knowledge of data protection

Desirable

  • Previous NHS or education experience

Values

Essential

  • Can demonstrate SBU values

Other

Essential

  • Able to work as part of a team and prioritise workload
  • Diplomatic

Aptitude and abilities

Essential

  • Ability to handle information tactfully
  • Ability to exercise with judgement when dealing with enquiries and problems
  • Good computer skills
  • Proven communication skills
  • Able to remain calm under pressure

Desirable

  • Ability to speak Welsh

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

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

The Guildhall

St Helens Road

Swansea

SA1 4PE


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

The Guildhall

St Helens Road

Swansea

SA1 4PE


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Integrated Communities Hub Lead Administrator

Samantha Stabler

samantha.stabler@wales.nhs.uk

01792635224

Details

Date posted

26 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,970 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

130-AC032-0325

Job locations

The Guildhall

St Helens Road

Swansea

SA1 4PE


Supporting documents

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