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Job summary

Main area
Primary, Community & Therapies Service Group
Grade
Band 4
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months (to cover maternity leave. End date July 2026)
Hours
  • Part time
  • Flexible working
18.75 hours per week (2 days office based, 1/2 day Work from home)
Job ref
130-AC063-0525
Employer
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Neath Port Talbot Hospital
Town
Port Talbot
Salary
£26,928 - £29,551 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
26/05/2025 23:59

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Swansea Bay University Health Board logo

Personal Assistant

Band 4

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

This post is fixed term/secondment for 12 months due to maternity leave cover.

If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our busy PA Team within Primary, Community & Therapies Service Group (PCTSG) located in Neath Port Talbot Hospital.

We are looking to temporarily recruit part time (18.75 hours per week).  The successful candidate will need to be able to organise and prioritise own workload and work on their own initiative, and should have prior PA/administrative experience. The role will provide essential support to the Group Directors within PCTSG..

The successful candidate will have strong administrative experience, proficiency in minute-taking, and a thorough knowledge of all Microsoft Office packages, especially MS Teams.

If you are driven, enthusiastic, and are suitably qualified, this post will offer an exciting new challenge .

Main duties of the job

Deliver high-level  PA and administrative support to the PCTSG Group Directors.

Maintain the highest level of professionalism, judgement, discretion, an  diplomacy.

Stay calm under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Exhibit exceptional attention to detail in all tasks.

 Work independently and unsupervised to deliver comprehensive services.

Prioritise numerous tasks and meet tight deadlines.

Handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost integrity.

Facilitate communication and coordination among the Group Directors and other stakeholders.

Organise meetings, travel arrangements, and prepare relevant documentation.

Ensure efficient and effective office operations.

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

It is essential that the post holder is proficient in minute taking.

 

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.

Person specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Educated to Diploma level qualification or Advanced Keyboard skills/qualification e.g. RSA 111 (or equivalent)
  • In-depth and detailed knowledge and understanding of corporate procedures, the structure, policies, plans, regulations, management, and operational procedures of the Organisation acquired through on the job training, short courses, and experience.
  • Evidence of commitment to ongoing personal development

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working in a complex organisation providing comprehensive administrative/PA service within a team
  • Experience of setting up and using filing/IT systems in a large organisation
  • Experience of dealing with confidential information, prioritising, and responding appropriately
  • Experience of dealing with members of staff / the public and external bodies professionally and sensitively and to maintain a high standard of confidentiality

Aptitude and abilities

Essential criteria
  • Ability to use the full suite of Microsoft office
  • Ability to take comprehensive formal minutes and transcriptions
  • Able to understand and maintain confidentiality
  • Excellent organisation/time management and communication skills
  • Ability to provide an efficient, prompt, and accurate secretarial service

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoStonewall Health ChampionsStop Smoking Wales is the NHS Smoking Cessation Service in WalesStonewall Hyrwyddwr Amrywiaeth Diversity ChampionDisability confident employerEmployer pledge demonstrating a commitment to change how we think and act about mental healthEmployer pledge demonstrating a commitment to change how we think and act about mental healthCore principles

Applicant requirements

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Karen Gray
Job title
Business Service Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

Contactable via email or Microsoft TEAMS

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