Receptionist/Admin SupportNHS

Job summary

We are currently seeking a Ward Receptionist to join our administrative team within the Children's Hospital for Wales. As the first point of contact on the ward, the successful post holder will be highly motivated and will demonstrate effective teamwork and organisational skills as well as always being professional and have a friendly approach to patients, visitors, and colleagues. This role includes answering the telephone, greeting visitors, data entry, filing patient records, and other administrative office duties. You must have effective communication skills and good IT skills.

If you are interested in joining a highly motivated team that strives to deliver a patient-focused, high-quality service then we would like to hear from you.

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

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for co-ordinating administrative tasks relating to the operational running of the Children's Ward. Answering telephone queries, receiving patients, relatives and visitors to the department, and co-ordinate online patient documentation through computerised patient management systems.

To support the clinical team in ensuring all aspects of the relevant administrative process and procedures are followed to comply with relevant University Health Board policies.

Job description

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.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.