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Outpatients Receptionist
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 30 hours per week (Monday - Friday, flexible between hours of 08:00 - 17:00hrs over 5 days.)
Job ref
110-AC097-0426
Employer
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Outpatients Department, Royal Glamorgan Hospital
Town
Pontyclun
Salary
£26,300 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
06/04/2026 23:59

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Outpatients Receptionist

Band 2

Thank you for your interest in joining Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board.

Located in the heart of South Wales, we’re central to Cardiff, Newport, and Swansea. Deeply rooted in our community, as an NHS organisation we are dedicated to providing compassionate patient care and building healthier communities together.

At CTM, you’ll be part of a supportive, inclusive team from diverse nations, cultures, and backgrounds. Every role counts, every person matters, and together, we’re creating a space where everyone can thrive.

Discover more about working with us here:

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The Agenda for Change Pay Award for 2026/27 is effective from 1st April 2026.

Please note successful applicants with a start date from 1st April onwards the salary will be as per the 2026/27 pay award. For further detail the pay circular is available via this link https://www.nhs.wales/files/pc-resources/afc-w-02-2026-pdf-pdf?ts=1773244958086

Job overview

To contribute to the provision of health care to patients; providing a comprehensive and confidential Reception/clerical support in relation to attendances at the Outpatients Department.

At all times the appropriate systems, procedures, policies and processes must be followed for all patients to experience a smooth journey at all times.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to work  within The Outpatients Department, Royal Glamorgan Hospital.

We aim to provide a high standard of care within our unit  and  are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, motivated, has a friendly manner and an excellent work ethic.

Good organisational and communication skills are essential as well as a flexible approach to work across sites. The successful candidate will have ideally have previous office and front of house experience, ideally in a similar role within the NHS,  or other health related environment.  A good general education,  3 GCSEs or equivalent, are required.  Knowledge of Health Board IT systems to include Myrddin and Enlighten  would be desirable although full training will be given.  

The successful candidate will be able to work in a busy environment and have a sensitive, caring and non-judgemental attitude towards others.  They must also be flexible in their role.  Weekend working is essential.

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn’t mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn’t ‘fluency’, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health.  For more information, see ‘Welsh Language Guidance’ in the documents right at the bottom. 

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.

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

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of administrative systems, admission, patient information systems, hospital departments, clerical/office procedures, data input procedures acquired through on-the-job training
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of WPAS and Enlighten systems

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Computer Skills
Desirable criteria
  • CTM computer systems
  • Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B2) are Desirable for this Role

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working with members of the public
Desirable criteria
  • Previous experience of working within the NHS

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Age positiveDisability confident leaderStop Smoking Wales is the NHS Smoking Cessation Service in WalesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.hyderus o ran anableddAccredited Living Wage EmployerWelsh logo for Armed Force Bronze Award for Cym Taf UHBAccredited Living Wage EmployerCore principlesPrentisiaethau Apprenticeships

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sharon Fisher
Job title
Reception Manager / Rheolwr y Dderbynfa
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01443 443293
Additional information

Informal visits welcome

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