Swansea Bay University Health Board

Administration Officer, Receptionist/Clerical Officer

The closing date is 19 May 2025

Job summary

This post is for a receptionist for our outpatient area at the South West Wales Cancer Centre.

The post holder will provide a comprehensive clerical and reception administrative service, demonstrating a courteous professional, and sensitive approach at all times prioritising their time, and demonstrate a high degree of flexibility

Main duties of the job

Provide reception duties, including receiving and greeting visitors in a courteous and professional manner and directing visitors as required.

Provide clerical and administrative support

Manage appointments for patients

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.

Details

Date posted

12 May 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-AC067-0525

Job locations

Singleton Hospital

Sketty Lane

Swansea

SA2 8QA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.

Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential

  • 5 GCSEs or equivalent, Grade C or above.
  • Level 2 or equivalent demonstrable experience/knowledge in Business Administration or similar
  • RSA II or equivalent demonstrable experience.
  • Proof of appropriate CPD.

Desirable

  • ECDL or equivalent experience and or qualifications.
  • Customer Service qualification L2

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in an administrative/office environment.

Aptitudes and Abilities

Essential

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to prioritise.
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office e.g. Word/Excel and virtual platforms e.g. Teams etc
  • Can demonstrate SBU values

Desirable

  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Other

Essential

  • Ability to travel within geographical area to meet the business needs.
  • Able to work hours flexibly.
  • Good organisational skills
Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential

  • 5 GCSEs or equivalent, Grade C or above.
  • Level 2 or equivalent demonstrable experience/knowledge in Business Administration or similar
  • RSA II or equivalent demonstrable experience.
  • Proof of appropriate CPD.

Desirable

  • ECDL or equivalent experience and or qualifications.
  • Customer Service qualification L2

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in an administrative/office environment.

Aptitudes and Abilities

Essential

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to prioritise.
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office e.g. Word/Excel and virtual platforms e.g. Teams etc
  • Can demonstrate SBU values

Desirable

  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Other

Essential

  • Ability to travel within geographical area to meet the business needs.
  • Able to work hours flexibly.
  • Good organisational skills

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

Singleton Hospital

Sketty Lane

Swansea

SA2 8QA


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Singleton Hospital

Sketty Lane

Swansea

SA2 8QA


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager

Kate Ashton

kathryn.ashton@wales.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

12 May 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-AC067-0525

Job locations

Singleton Hospital

Sketty Lane

Swansea

SA2 8QA


Supporting documents

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