Job overview

This is an exciting administrative role in a very challenging and interesting environment.  The successful candidate will be working in a extremely busy department in the centre of the prison,  which feels similar to working in fast-paced community medical centre.  No day is the same at HMP Parc, no day is boring or quiet.  The successful applicant will work in a small team of administrators and medical secretaries and alongside a larger nursing team.  

Main duties of the job

The Administrative Assistant will provide effective administrative service to aid the efficient running of Primary Healthcare based in HMP & YOI Parc.  As well as administrative tasks the postholder will collect and input statistical information on patient activity in line with both local and national requirements as determined by His Majesty’s Prison & Probation Service and the Welsh Assembly Government. 

The Administrative Assistant will be expected to portray a positive image and be able to liaise in a professional manner with patients, colleagues and visitors to Primary Care.

The postholder will be expected to plan and prioritise own work load along with that of the clerk typist, ensuring systems are in place to meet deadline requirements for Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, HMPPS and WAG.

Working for our organisation

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales’s largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM’s location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff’s vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

•              We listen, learn, and improve

•              We treat everyone with respect

•              We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you’ll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.