Job Summary
To act as the first point of contact in answering all calls received at switchboard and to redirect all visitors who arrive at the reception desk all in a courteous and helpful manner.
The ability to speak Welsh at Level 1 is essential for this post.
Main Duties of the Job
The Operational Services team at Velindre Cancer Centre is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated Switchboard Assistant to join our team at the Velindre Cancer Centre.
The ideal candidate will be customer focused at all times with an exceptional attitude in customer care and communications.
You will enjoy working with a range of tasks and will need to possess outstanding interpersonal and communication skills. You will be computer literate, possess keyboard skills, be conscientious and be able to manage confidential issues.
The post will be based at Velindre Cancer Centre on a permanent 24 hour contract. The Switchboard Assistant post works between the hours of 7.30 am and 7.30 pm, 7 days a week on a rota basis and is expected to receive all external and internal calls and accurately transfer the calls as appropriate.
About Us
Here at Velindre University NHS Trust, we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and our award-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together.
Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to provide the key principles of prudent healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.
If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.
Visit our website to find out more: https://velindre.nhs.wales/
Date Posted: 09 April 2025
Pay Scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 2
Salary: £23,970 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Part-time
Reference Number: 120-AC167-0425
Job Locations:
Velindre Cancer Centre
Velindre Road
Cardiff
CF14 2TL
Job 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 and/or Knowledge Essential:
* Good general education to GCSE
Experience Essential:
* Ability to speak Welsh to level 1
* Previous switchboard/receptionist experience.
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.
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.
Employer Details
Employer Name: Velindre Cancer Centre
Address:
Velindre Cancer Centre
Velindre Road
Cardiff
CF14 2TL
Employer's Website: https://velindre.nhs.wales/velindrecc/
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