Psychology Administrator in Newport

We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics, including disabled and neurodiverse candidates and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh; any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.

This post is a fixed‑term/secondment for 12 months from start date to meet the needs of the service. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board offers an exciting development opportunity to join the Adult Psychology team in a 12 month secondment for 22.5 hours/3 days, which can be decided and confirmed with the successful applicant considering department needs. We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join us within the Adult Mental Health Directorate. The successful candidate would be expected to demonstrate excellent organisational skills, be flexible to the needs of the service and able to demonstrate a commitment to achieving high standards of work. Knowledge of hospital systems would be beneficial; full training will be given to the successful candidate.

Main duties of the job:

• To provide and co‑ordinate comprehensive administrative support to the Psychology Services within the Adult Mental Health Directorate.
• Duties will include the typing of correspondence, clinic letters and discharge summaries accurately and within time limits set by departmental standards, thus requiring a degree of keyboard skills, strong communication skills, professionalism, knowledge of secretarial procedures and general administrative duties.

Essential Criteria:

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organisational abilities.
• Good time management skills with ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to use initiative.
• Administrative/secretarial office based experience, preferably within an NHS or healthcare environment.
• Experience of arranging and servicing meetings, minute taking and information distribution.
• Good knowledge and experience of IT and Windows applications.
• Good standard of general education to GCSE level or equivalent.
• Knowledge of administrative procedures and systems.

Desirable Criteria:

• WCCIS literate with an understanding of databases.
• Knowledge and understanding of health records functions.
• Understanding of Information Governance guidelines and Mental Health Act 1983.
• Previous NHS experience.
• Experience of working within a mental health setting.
• Administration or secretarial qualification or equivalent experience.
• RSA II/III typing qualifications or equivalent.

Salary and Benefits:

The Agenda for Change Pay Award for 2026/27 is effective from 1st April 2026. Successful applicants with a start date from 1st April onwards will receive a salary as per the 2026/27 pay award. We offer flexible working, a benefits package, extensive training and development opportunities, paid mandatory training, in‑house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways.