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Job summary

Main area
General Surgery
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
050-AC485-1125
Employer
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Glan Clwyd Hospital
Town
Bodelwyddan
Salary
£24,833 per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
30/11/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board logo

Office Clerk

Band 2

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)  North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

 

 

Job overview

Working in a highly pressurised environment to provide a professional, efficient and effective administrative service for the Department.  Using initiative in sometimes complex situations to ensure that patients are booked in line with local and national Access targets.

Work as part of a team, supporting other team members to deliver the Access targets and a patient focused booking service.

To obtain case notes for the Department on a timely basis from various locations on Glan Clwyd’s site, including the Medical Record’s Department.

Main duties of the job

  • To obtain case notes for the Department on a timely basis from various locations on Glan Clwyd’s site, including the Medical Record’s Department.
  • Organise clinic letters and distribute them to relevant GP surgeries

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

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed job description and main 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

Essential criteria
  • Good standard of general education
  • NVQ 2 or equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of WPAS/ Hospital administration systems

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience within an office environment involving customer service
  • Knowledge of Data Protection Act
  • Awareness of Patient Confidentiality
Desirable criteria
  • Ability to use a variety of computer databases.RADIS, TPATH, PAS and Microsoft office packages
  • Previous medical records or hospital based clerical experience

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Proven communication skills
  • Computer Literate
  • Able to meet tight deadlines and able to prioritise workload
  • Frequent and prolonged use of VDU's
  • Frequent and prolonged use of telephones
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to demonstrate initiative in response to demands of the workload

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Awareness of local/National Waiting List Management Policy and knowledge of Waiting times
  • Understanding of the reporting structure in terms of supervision
Desirable criteria
  • Understanding the aims and objectives of the Modernisation Agenda

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria
  • Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and telephone)
  • Ability to remain calm when patients are aggressive and abusive
  • Ability to overcome language and communication barriers
  • Ability to work well in a highly pressurised target driven environment
  • Ability to prioritise own work load, self motivated, diplomatic, calm and positive

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Nadine Jones
Job title
Assistant Service Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
03000 846817
Additional information
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