Swansea Bay University Health Board

Receptionist Clerical Officer

The closing date is 07 April 2026

Job summary

We are inviting applications from individuals with excellent organisation skills, ability to work within our neonatal unit as a member of the admin team. The successful candidate will be able to communication with staff, servicer users, visitors and carers in a professional manner. The successful candidate must be computer literate, able to use Microsoft office packages and a good telephone manner.

Swansea Bay University Health Board is a great place to work and has a sound future as a leading provider of excellent neonatal care. The Health Board invests in its staff and seeks to provide them with opportunities for training and personal development.

Main duties of the job

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 maintain records both manually and on computerised systems.

Handling sensitive and confidential information, i.e. patient /staffing information, or service data etc.

Deliver a client focussed service promoting good customer service and effective working relationships.

Provide a clerical and word processing service associated with correspondence, reports, and other similar documentation as directed by the Manager.

Provide clerical and administrative support during colleagues' absences due to annual leave and sickness.

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

31 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,833 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

130-AC055-0326

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.

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

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.

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

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

  • Level 2 or equivalent demonstrable experience/knowledge in Business Administration or similar
  • 5 GCSEs or equivalent, Grade C or above.

Desirable

  • ECDL or equivalent experience and or qualifications.

Essential Aptitude and abilities

Essential

  • Ability to use Microsoft Office e.g. word/excel and virtual platforms e.g. Teams etc

Desirable

  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Person Specification

Essential Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

  • Level 2 or equivalent demonstrable experience/knowledge in Business Administration or similar
  • 5 GCSEs or equivalent, Grade C or above.

Desirable

  • ECDL or equivalent experience and or qualifications.

Essential Aptitude and abilities

Essential

  • Ability to use Microsoft Office e.g. word/excel and virtual platforms e.g. Teams etc

Desirable

  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

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:

Matron

Helen James

helen.james16@wales.nhs.uk

07490238010

Details

Date posted

31 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,833 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

130-AC055-0326

Job locations

Singleton Hospital

Sketty Lane

Swansea

SA2 8QA


Supporting documents

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