NHS

Ward Clerk


PayCompetitive
LocationCarmarthen/Wales
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: H9100-25-0782?language=en&page=32&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      We on Gwenllian ward are seeking an enthusiastic receptionist/administrative assistant to join our friendly team.

      The dynamic and enthusiastic individual will need to integrate with the current team and provide efficient and effective support to the nurses, consultants and patients. Attention to detail is necessary, as are excellent communication skills and the ability to prioritise and plan.

      The post holder will be the first face patients see, they should be polite, professional, enthusiastic, and able to deal with multiple tasks from Nursing staff, Doctors, Patients and relatives, both over the phone and in person on the Ward.

      Main duties of the job

      The candidate should have excellent computer skills, with a good telephone manner, capable of updating records, filing, dealing with incoming and outgoing post, arranging appointments, ambulance bookings and a sound knowledge of the 'Welsh PAS' system ' which manages the patients flow through the unit and Health Board. The role will involve walking to other departments to collect notes and files.

      The successful applicant will need to demonstrate strong team working skills plus the ability to work on their own initiative, communicating with all levels of hospital staff as well as patients and carers.

      About us

      Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

      We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

      We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

      Our services are provided in:

      • Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
      • Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
      • Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
      • 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
      • Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

      Details

      Date posted

      26 June 2025

      Pay scheme

      Agenda for change

      Band

      Band 2

      Salary

      £23,970 a year per annum

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Full-time

      Reference number

      100-AC171-0625

      Job locations

      Glangwili General Hospital - Gwenllian Ward

      Dolgwili Road

      Carmarthen

      SA31 2AF


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

      The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

      The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

      Interviews will be held on 24/07/2025

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

      The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

      The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

      Interviews will be held on 24/07/2025

      Person Specification

      Qualifications and Knowledge

      Essential

      • Good standard of education
      • Numeracy and Literacy Skills

      Experience

      Essential

      • IT skills: Microsoft and email

      Desirable

      • Office / Administration Experience

      Language Skills

      Desirable

      • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

      Aptitude and Abilities

      Essential

      • Willingness to learn administrative / clerical / ward procedures through on-the-job training
      • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
      • Ability to work to meet deadlines
      • Able to work as part of a team
      Person Specification

      Qualifications and Knowledge

      Essential

      • Good standard of education
      • Numeracy and Literacy Skills

      Experience

      Essential

      • IT skills: Microsoft and email

      Desirable

      • Office / Administration Experience

      Language Skills

      Desirable

      • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

      Aptitude and Abilities

      Essential

      • Willingness to learn administrative / clerical / ward procedures through on-the-job training
      • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
      • Ability to work to meet deadlines
      • Able to work as part of a team

      Disclosure and Barring Service Check

      This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

      Certificate of Sponsorship

      Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

      From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

      Additional information

      Disclosure and Barring Service Check

      This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

      Certificate of Sponsorship

      Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

      From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Hywel Dda University Health Board

      Address

      Glangwili General Hospital - Gwenllian Ward

      Dolgwili Road

      Carmarthen

      SA31 2AF


      Employer's website

      https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Hywel Dda University Health Board

      Address

      Glangwili General Hospital - Gwenllian Ward

      Dolgwili Road

      Carmarthen

      SA31 2AF


      Employer's website

      https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

  • About the company

      National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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