Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a ODTC/Contact Lens Clerk within Ophthalmology in Wrexham Maelor Hospital. The post holder will provide an accurate, confidential and supportive administration service for patients, clinical teams, carers and internal and external agencies (e.g. Local Authority, Third Sector, CAIS), supporting the provision of a safe and efficient patient pathway and provide information and appropriate support to families and carers. Main duties of the job The post holder will provide an efficient high quality typing and administration service to support the ODTC/Contact Lens Service in the management of patients' medical case notes and effective filing system and supporting the patients along the defined patient pathway. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. About us If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework. Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. Date posted 01 November 2024 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 050-AC751-1024-A Job locations Wrexham Maelor Hospital Croesnewydd Road Wrexham LL13 7TD 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 Qualifications Essential Typewriting / Word Processing Qualification - or equivalent experience GCSE English Desirable RSA II in typing / word processing - or equivalent Qualification NVQ 2 ECDL Audio typing qualification Experience Essential General experience of secretarial or administrative functions Desirable Experience of working within the NHS (hospital environment) Experience within busy office environment Skills Essential Computer literate Effective communication skills written and verbal IT/Keyboard skills Desirable Conversant with MS Office packages Audio transcription Knowledge Essential Data Protection act & Patient Confidentiality Desirable Knowledge of Patient Administration Systems Knowledge of Medical Terminology Personal Qualities Essential Ability to work in a team environment Organisational/time management skills Able to work under own initiative Smart personal presentation Organised, punctual, reliable, self motivated Desirable Flexible approach to work Other Relevant Requirements Desirable Welsh Speaking Appreciation of the responsibilities of the health care environment Person Specification Qualifications Essential Typewriting / Word Processing Qualification - or equivalent experience GCSE English Desirable RSA II in typing / word processing - or equivalent Qualification NVQ 2 ECDL Audio typing qualification Experience Essential General experience of secretarial or administrative functions Desirable Experience of working within the NHS (hospital environment) Experience within busy office environment Skills Essential Computer literate Effective communication skills written and verbal IT/Keyboard skills Desirable Conversant with MS Office packages Audio transcription Knowledge Essential Data Protection act & Patient Confidentiality Desirable Knowledge of Patient Administration Systems Knowledge of Medical Terminology Personal Qualities Essential Ability to work in a team environment Organisational/time management skills Able to work under own initiative Smart personal presentation Organised, punctual, reliable, self motivated Desirable Flexible approach to work Other Relevant Requirements Desirable Welsh Speaking Appreciation of the responsibilities of the health care environment 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 Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Address Wrexham Maelor Hospital Croesnewydd Road Wrexham LL13 7TD Employer's website https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)