Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 2 Receptionist/Ward Clerk to work in the busy Acute and Emergency Medicine department within the Grange University Hospital. This position is the initial point of contact for our Emergency Department and so a friendly and professional manner along with good communication skills are pivotal to this role. It is essential that you are capable of working on your own and/or as part of a team, able to use your initiative and work well under pressure. The role can be challenging but exciting due to the new ways of working and so creativity, adaptability and flexibility is required in order to develop our services for our patients. The successful candidate should possess excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrate a clear telephone manner and be highly motivated. Whilst experience in a range of IT systems such as Symphony, Clinical Workstation and Welsh Pas is beneficial, full training will be given. Working hours for this post follow a 24-hour roster therefore bank holiday and weekend working is essential for this role. Main duties of the job Registration of patients in Reception and any other areas as and whenrequired.To deal with patients, relatives and visitors who may be angry or upset in a tactful manner.To assess certain situations regarding patients medical welfare and deal in an appropriate manner.To deal with hostility from aggressive, sometimes inebriated patients,relatives and their friends.Liaise with ambulance crews, police and hospital security.Preparing notes, general filing, photocopying, faxing and scanning.Ensure all aspects of patient personal matters/records are dealt with in aconfidential manner.To follow the policies and procedures as set down in the department, ensure that any changes are implemented.Dealing with all manner of enquires verbally or by telephone.Arrange / book attendance in to department via Symphony and Myrddinsystem and scanning of notes for transfer to wards with the relevant staffand departments.Book outpatient appointments on the hospital Myrddin system.Access previous patient history via Clinical Work Station or Health Records.To organise the preparation of notes for subsequent scanning, to includeboxing up of the notes in readiness.To attend regular training courses as required. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. About us Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff. We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work. Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future. Date posted 13 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,970 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 040-AC552-1224-A Job locations The Grange University Hospital Caerleon Road Cwmbran NP44 8YN Job description 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. Job description 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 Other Essential Telephone manner Desirable IT Systems Experience Essential Education/Traning Good communication skills Experience Work under pressure Desirable Hospital Experience Welsh speaking Knowledge of Hospital Systems Person Specification Other Essential Telephone manner Desirable IT Systems Experience Essential Education/Traning Good communication skills Experience Work under pressure Desirable Hospital Experience Welsh speaking Knowledge of Hospital Systems 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 Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Address The Grange University Hospital Caerleon Road Cwmbran NP44 8YN Employer's website https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)