Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for a motivated, well organised individual within the Child Health Office, Ty Nant, Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthen.
The post holder will have a key role in providing administrative support to the Health Visiting and School Health Nursing Services by maintaining the data on the Child Health System. The role will include data entry, filing and general office skills. Attention to detail will be paramount.
Main duties of the job
As part of the Child Health System Operator team you will carry out specific duties as identified in the detailed job description under main responsibilities.
You will need to prioritise work on a daily / weekly basis and be able to support the other operators as required in their areas of work.
Service Management.
Working for our organisation
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.
Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.
Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).
Community facilities, including:
48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes.
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Detailed job description and main 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 03/03/2025.
Person specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Level 2 qualification OR equivalent
* Numeracy and Literacy Skills
* Computer skills
* A good understanding of confidentiality
Desirable criteria
* ECDL or Typing/ Word-processing Qualification.
* Knowledge of Child Health and Database Report Systems
Experience
Essential criteria
* Administrative and clerical experience
Desirable criteria
* Previous experience of working in health care setting.
* Previous experience of using Microsoft Applications e.g. Excel, Word
Other
Essential criteria
* Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
* Flexible approach to needs of the service
Language Skills
Desirable criteria
* Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
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