Day Surgery Ward Clerk

We are looking for a motivated person to join our New busy Day Sugery Unit at PCH. The Unit is open Monday to Friday between 07:30 and 22:00 with clerical support until 18:00.

The role will require working with colleagues as a team and also independantly when required.

The successful candidate will be required to liaise with MDT service users so good communication skills are essential.

Time management is essential due to fast flow of patients through the unit and supporting documents needed in a timely manner.

To faciltate the day to day needs of the service including

Preparing patient packs for surgery

Admitting and discharging patients on myrddin and Theatre management systems such as TOMS

Liaising with multiple clinics in other settings regarding follow up appointments.

Requesting notes in a timely manner and returning them once complete.

Attending session planning meetings to anticipate requirements for 6 weeks in advance.

Pre operative patient calls to minimise on the day cancellations.

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn\’t mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn\’t need to have skills in Welsh, we\’ll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn\’t \’fluency\’, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see \’Welsh Language Guidance\’ in the documents right at the bottom.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales\’s largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM\’s location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff\’s vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

• We listen, learn, and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you\’ll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

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.