Job summary
- Main area
- Endoscopy
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 130-AC105-0625
- Employer
- Swansea Bay University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Singleton Hospital
- Town
- Swansea
- Salary
- £23,970 Per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Receptionist/Admin Support
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
An exciting opportunity has become available for a full time Administrator/ Receptionist in the Endoscopy Unit at Singleton Hospital.
The post holder will provide a comprehensive clerical and reception administrative service, demonstrating a courteous, professional, and sensitive approach at all times prioritising their time, and demonstrate a high degree of flexibility and will;
Maintain records both manually and on computerised systems.
Handling sensitive and confidential information, i.e. patient /staffing information, or service data etc.
Deliver a client focussed service promoting good customer service and effective working relationships.
Provide a clerical and word processing service associated with correspondence, reports, and other similar documentation as directed by the Manager.
Provide clerical and administrative support during colleagues’ absences due to annual leave and sickness.
Main duties of the job
Ensure effective communication and good working relationships with a wide range of staff at all levels of the organisation.
Provide reception duties, including receiving and greeting visitors in a courteous and professional manner and directing visitors as required.
Build and maintain strong influential relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Utilise excellent communication when liaising directly with external organisations, i.e. Health Boards, Local Authorities, educational providers, Welsh Government, staff, or patients etc. to obtain or process requests for information and develop/maintain working relationships.
Ensure good customer service by providing a professional and effective service by dealing with queries from service users and staff on the telephone.
Take accurate messages and ensure these are passed onto the appropriate person. To seek support, as required, when dealing with difficult situations or queries beyond own scope of knowledge.
Act with tact and diplomacy and discretion when subject nature is sensitive or contentious. Taking action and provide feedback as appropriate, ensuring that messages are relayed, and action is taken.
Screening all incoming calls and manage barriers to communication, remaining courteous, polite, and calm when dealing with aggression from members of the public, e.g. in relation to a complaint.
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
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- 5 GCSEs or equivalent, Grade C or above.
- Experience of working in an administrative/office environment.
Desirable criteria
- ECDL or equivalent experience and or qualifications.
Aptitude and abilities
Essential criteria
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work to meet deadlines
- bility to use Microsoft Office e.g. word/excel and virtual platforms e.g. Teams etc
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
- Sally Wooldridge
- Job title
- Support Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01792 285286
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