Job summary
- Main area
- Children and Young People
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time
- Job share
- Job ref
- 050-AC428-0625W
- Employer
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Child Health Centre, Wrexham Maelor Hospital
- Town
- Wrexham
- Salary
- £23,970 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/07/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 11/07/2025
Employer heading

Child Health Receptionist
Band 2
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
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
Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to support the Wrexham Child Health Department Reception. This is a part time, permanent post which covers a range of administrative tasks to aid the continuity of an extremely busy service to our patients/carers and other professional colleagues. Previous reception and customer service experience is essential. You will also have knowledge of Microsoft packages including Outlook, Word and Excel. The ability to prioritise your work and be highly organised is paramount to this post, as is excellent interpersonal skills, which includes a friendly telephone manner, whilst providing a professional, sensitive manner and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
The ability to speak Welsh is essential for this role.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide a professional and efficient reception service within the Child health reception area, ensuring that all patients and visitors are welcomed to the department in an appropriate manner. By the nature of the duties, the post holder will be required to maintain strict confidentiality and will be expected to deal with patients, carers, relatives, medical staff and other service users, using the telephone and in writing, with courtesy and discretion at all times.
Working for our organisation
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
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
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- GCSE Level A-C
- Welsh Speaker
Desirable criteria
- NVQ or equivalent qualification/experience
- ECDL
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous Customer Service/Receptionist experience
Desirable criteria
- Experience in all office procedures within an NHS environment
- Knowledge of WPAS
Knowledge & Skills
Essential criteria
- Welsh Speaker
- Able to work to deadlines
- Able to communicate with all staff groups patients and families
Desirable criteria
- Able to demonstrate experience in all aspects of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook
- Demonstrate excellent communications skills
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Approachable and professional in dealing with our service users
- Ability to work alone or as a member of a team
- Able to manage own workload
- A flexible approach towards duties and responsibilities
Other
Essential criteria
- Friendly and efficient telephone manner
- Remain calm under pressure
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 essential
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rachael Birch
- Job title
- Admin Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Rebecca Roberts - Team Leader
03000 848274
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