Main area Rheumatology Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 15 hours per week (2 days per week) Job ref 050-AC442-0926W-B
Employer Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Llandudno Hospital Town Llandudno Salary £26,813 - £27,890 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 22/11/2026 23:59
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.
The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.
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. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
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.
Job overview
The ability to speak Welsh is essential for this post.
Working in a highly pressurised booking centre, within a busy call centre environment, to provide an accurate and prompt administrative function to facilitate the delivery of a professional, efficient and effective centralised booking service, for a variety of outpatient clinics.
The person will be required to provide support to the medical secretaries, with chasing investigations, filing, tracking notes and typing patient letters.
Using own initiative in sometimes complex situations to ensure that patients are booked in line with Local and National Access Targets.
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, supporting other team members to deliver the Access targets and a patient focused booking service. To be part of a cohesive and integrated admin function to the service.
Main duties of the job
Provide 'first point of access' administration for all referrals into the PMRC. Act as first point of contact for all enquiries and referrals into the Trust.
Use of local patient administration systems to manage all referrals, waiting lists and appointments for all patients in a timely manner.
Manage own work load with minimum supervision. Staff will work to clearly defined PABC operational procedures, protocols and BCUHB policies. They will use their own initiative when dealing with problems to assess when escalation is required. Must have the ability to plan, prioritise and when necessary re-prioritise their own workload to ensure agreed timescales are achieved.
Answer all telephone enquiries into the department promptly, dealing with queries, progress chasing in a tactful, professional manner and ensuring patient confidentiality is maintained. Frequently dealing with interruptions from a variety of heath care professionals. Using judgement, empathy and tact to assess situations as they arise and take the appropriate action, escalating to the appropriate manager when necessary.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.
Qualifications
- Good General Standard of Education (e.g. GSCE Maths and English A-C and above or equivalent
- Understanding of basic Medical Terminology
Experience
- Experience of working in an acute hospital/GP practice or Call Centre environment
- Experience dealing with the general public
- Experience of working directly with clinical/consultant staff
Skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills in order to deal with clinicians, senior managers and clerical staff
- Able to concentrate on Administrative duties in an unpredictable environment, ability to manage work with constant interruptions from patients, medical staff and external agencies
- Competent in the use of Microsoft office
Knowledge
- Familiarity with waiting list administrative procedures and policy issues
- Knowledge of WPAS or other patient administration systems or experience using data bases and excel to sort and filter data fields
Other requirements
- Ability to speak Welsh
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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