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Job overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic, proactive and motivated individual to join the Public Health Wales Microbiology Administration Team at the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff.

This role will provide administrative support to the Business Support Manager, Microbiology Clinical Hub and clinical/scientific teams across the laboratory. 

The successful applicant will demonstrate proven experience of working in an NHS administrative role with effective communication and organisational skills.  Applicants will need to have excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and confident minute taking skills.

This post is a busy and varied role for which you will require the ability to deal with a wide range of tasks whilst effectively organising and prioritising your workload.  The ability to work on your own initiative to meet the role requirements is essential, in addition to the ability to perform as a committed team member.

Main duties of the job

This  is a key supporting role to the Business Management function and sits within the Microbiology Administration Team.   As an SARO you will communicate and liaise with Microbiology stakeholders within and external to Public Health Wales.  You will have a thorough understanding of Standing Financial Instruction and the Procure to Pay process, ideally having experience in Finance and/or Procurement. 

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

Working for our organisation

We are Public Health Wales – the national public health organisation for Wales. Our purpose is ‘working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help all people in Wales live longer, healthier lives. With our partners, we aim to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations. 

Together, our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the main source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales.  Never more has public health been so important as we come through the Coronavirus pandemic, face the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis and tackle and prevent the harmful effects of climate change. 

Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion.  We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.

To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/

For guidance on the application process, please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/