Swansea Bay University Health Board

Admin Officer

The closing date is 30 September 2025

Job summary

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 and will;o Maintain records both manually and on computerised systems.o Handling sensitive and confidential information, i.e. patient /staffing information, or service data etc.o Deliver a client focussed service promoting good customer service and effective working relationships.o Provide a clerical and word processing service associated with correspondence, reports, and other similar documentation as directed by the Manager.o Provide clerical and administrative support during colleagues' absences due to annual leave and sickness.

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

Main duties of the job

Ensure effective communication and good working relationships with a wide range of staff at all levels of the organisation. Ensure that processes and systems are in place for all areas of responsibility. Provide reception duties, including receiving and greeting visitors in a courteous and professional manner and directing visitors as required.Process requests for information and develop/maintain working relationships. Take accurate messages and ensure these are passed onto the appropriate person. Act with tact and diplomacy and discretion when subject nature is sensitive or contentious. Taking action and provide feedback as appropriate, ensuring that messages are relayed, and action is taken.Maintain and improve own knowledge, learning and ability to excel in the role setting an example for others. At all times the post holder will act in a professional, respectful, compassionate, and confidential way. Solve delegated problems logically and make decisions appropriate to the level of the post. Work using initiative and be able to make decisions about the handling of sensitive matters. Use sound judgement to seek advice or alert the Manager to issues. Ensure own workload is managed effectively to deliver against business priorities in a timely manner. Providing timely and accurate work. Respond positively to change in the working environment.

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 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,833 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

130-AC168-0925

Job locations

Morriston Hospital

Heol Maes Eglwys

Morriston

SA6 6NL


Job description

Job responsibilities

The full details of the job description and personal specification are outlined in the attached documents.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full details of the job description and personal specification are outlined in the attached documents.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 5 GCSEs
  • Level 2 equivalent demonstrable experience
  • Proof of appropriate CPD

Desirable

  • ECDL or equivalent experience and or qualifications

Experience

Essential

  • Excellent Verbal and Written Communication

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

  • Can demonstrate SBU Values
  • Excellent Veral and written communication
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Ability to prioritise
  • Microsoft Office

Desirable

  • Welsh Speaker

Other

Essential

  • Ability to work hours flexibly
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 5 GCSEs
  • Level 2 equivalent demonstrable experience
  • Proof of appropriate CPD

Desirable

  • ECDL or equivalent experience and or qualifications

Experience

Essential

  • Excellent Verbal and Written Communication

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

  • Can demonstrate SBU Values
  • Excellent Veral and written communication
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Ability to prioritise
  • Microsoft Office

Desirable

  • Welsh Speaker

Other

Essential

  • Ability to work hours flexibly

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

Morriston Hospital

Heol Maes Eglwys

Morriston

SA6 6NL


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Morriston Hospital

Heol Maes Eglwys

Morriston

SA6 6NL


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Operational Support Manager

Johanna Dicks / Mathew Davies

Johanna.Dicks@wales.nhs.uk

01792702222

Details

Date posted

26 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,833 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

130-AC168-0925

Job locations

Morriston Hospital

Heol Maes Eglwys

Morriston

SA6 6NL


Supporting documents

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