Job summary
- Main area
- Podiatry Appointments/Clerical Officer
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
- Job ref
- 130-AC094-0625
- Employer
- Swansea Bay University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Port Talbot Resource Centre
- Town
- Port Talbot
- Salary
- £23,970 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 16/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Podiatry Appointments/Clerical Officer
Band 2
Welcome to Swansea Bay University Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving.
Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
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.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job overview
We are looking for a friendly and motivated Appointments/Clerical Officer to provide efficient and effective support in delivering a high quality service to patients. You would be joining our friendly team within the Podiatry & Orthotic service, working from Port Talbot Resource Centre.
The post holder will require to have excellent communication skills, have a positive and flexible approach, be able to adapt to the continuous changes of the service and also enjoy working as part of a busy team.
The role will involve providing administrative support such as the processing of clinic changes, the correct recording of patient pathways, the retrieval, preparation and filing of patient notes as and when required. To deal with telephone calls from members of the public, in a confidential and professional manner.
For further information, please contact Kelly John, Business Support Manager on [email protected] or by telephone on 07977347469
Main duties of the job
Responsible for the day-to-day administration support of the Service
Provide a confidential administrative and reception Service
Updating of electronic and paper-based systems, collating of information, mail distribution etc.
Participate in CPD and develop skills and knowledge through participation in Health Board Education Programme and other developmental activities.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome
Person specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Good standard of education – GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths
- ECDL or equivalent qualification / experience
- RSA/OCR II qualification or equivalent demonstrable skills Experience of working in an office environment
Desirable criteria
- NVQ Business Administration Level 2
Essential Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours
- Working within a Reception area
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good telephone manner/Keyboard skills
- Ability to deal with patients/visitors fact to face and via telephone
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent customer care skills Ability to undertake several tasks at the same time whilst maintaining a high standard of work
Desirable criteria
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Essential Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of using Microsoft office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience of data entry
- Experience of dealing with the public answering enquires and follow up action
Other Essential Criteria
Essential criteria
- Ability to remain calm and exercise tact whilst working under pressure and where verbal aggression may be experienced
Desirable criteria
- Ability to remain calm and exercise tact whilst working under pressure and where verbal aggression may be experienced
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Kelly John
- Job title
- Business Support Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07977347469
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