Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic Ward Clerk to join our team to provide administrative support for the Acute Medical Assessment Unit (AMAU).
The post holder will help in the smooth operation of the administrative aspects of the ward by relieving professional staff of clerical and administrative duties in which the post holder will play an integral part.
Main duties of the job
The Acute Medical Assessment Unit (AMAU) is made up of 24 beds and includes 3 resus beds where we are able to directly admit emergency patients from the ambulances.
We are looking for someone who is hardworking, motivated and with good attention to detail to help support the ward staff with a wide range of administrative tasks.
Duties will involve updating hospital computer systems, handling medical records and answering the telephones. Full training will be provided.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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.
Detailed job description and main 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.
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 06/01/2025.
Person specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Good standard of education
* Numeracy and Literacy Skills
Language Requirements
Desirable criteria
* Welsh Speaker (level 1)
Experience
Essential criteria
* IT skills: Microsoft and email
* On the job training will be provided
Desirable criteria
* Office / Administration Experience
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