Job summary
- Main area
- VPDP Health Protection
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 028-AC168-0725
- Employer
- Public Health Wales NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Capital Quarter 2
- Town
- Cardiff
- Salary
- £24,433 - £26,060 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 20/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Administration Officer
Band 3
Welcome to Public Health Wales, the national public health organisation for Wales
Our vision is Working to achieve a healthier future for Wales
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Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English. To support our all Wales service, we particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.
This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed.
Job overview
To provide comprehensive administrative and clerical support as part of Public Health Wales’ Vaccine Preventable Disease Programme (VPDP), although ad-hoc cross-cover to other functions may be required at times.
The post holder is required to communicate and liaise with a range of staff and members of partner organisations, produce work to deadlines whilst ensuring compliance with Public Health Wales policies. This is a key enabling role in supporting the day-to-day workload of the Division. The duties and responsibilities listed below are not intended to be exhaustive but are set out to indicate the main areas of activity expected. The post holder will, therefore, be expected to adopt a flexible approach when the needs of the service require.
Main duties of the job
Provide support to staff within the team/office.
Manage own workload and activities, including emails, internal and external post, including sorting and arranging collection when necessary
Organise and support the planning of meetings, events and conferences; including booking venues, taking formal minutes, arranging equipment, preparing papers/documentation, registering delegates and arranging refreshments
Setting up, managing and maintaining office systems, including paper and electronic files, ensuring that information is appropriately and securely stored, filed and retrievable
Organise and process hotel and travel arrangements on request, in accordance with relevant financial policies/procedures
Collate and process data
Carry out other administrative tasks that fall within the competencies of the post holder to provide cover
Prepare and distribute documents and papers as required and support the coordination and dissemination of resources
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/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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.
Please note we reserve the right to close the application process before the closing date if we receive a large number of candidates. If you are interested in this post, and wish to be considered, we advise that you submit your application as soon as possible
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Word processing to RSA III/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent level of experience
- Good standard of education together with a high level of numeracy, written and spoken English
Desirable criteria
- ECDL
Experience
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable experience in an administrative role acting as first point of contact for enquiries
- Experience of communicating with all levels of professional staff
- Experience of dealing with confidential, sensitive data and appropriate maintenance and storage of records
- Experience of transcribing and minute taking
- Working experience of Microsoft Office Suite
Desirable criteria
- Working in an NHS environment
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to work on own initiative and manage own workload
- Advanced keyboard skills
- Ability to work within a team and to take direction from senior team members
- Problem solving and fact finding
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Good knowledge of MS Office Suite
- Awareness of policies and procedures relating to dealing with confidential data
- Thorough understanding of office procedures
- Working knowledge of filing/data systems including record management
Desirable criteria
- Awareness of Public Health Wales
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure
- Able to work within a team
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Good time management
- Keen to learn and develop skills
Desirable criteria
- Continued Personal Development
Other
Essential criteria
- Willingness and ability to travel between sites
Desirable criteria
- Ability to carry Resources
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Clare Brown
- Job title
- Medical Writer
- Email address
- [email protected]
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