# Administrative Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/administrative-assistant/9b582e0f-4c22-4c14-a91f-a5c92bf40353 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/administrative-assistant/9b582e0f-4c22-4c14-a91f-a5c92bf40353.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Aneurin Bevan University Health Board - **Location:** Headquarters, St Cadoc's Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Administrative assistant - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £26,300 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** 37.5 hours per week (Full time - 37.5 hours per week) - **Closing date:** 2026-09-24T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-11T14:21:17.921Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Newport/Cwmbran/Aneurin_Bevan_University_Health_Board/Regional_Ophthalmology/Regional_Ophthalmology-v8245463 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8245463?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://abuhb.nhs.wales ## Job Content ### Job overview The posts sits within the Divison of Surgery and will initially be allocated to the Ophthalmology Division. The post holder will later be allocated on a needs basis to support other directorates within the Division, according to operational priorities and service requirements. We are looking for an organised, enthusiastic individual who is self-motivated and has strong team leadership skills. The post holder will play a key part in delivering our transformation plans for Ophthalmology. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. This role will be based at Specsavers, Newport but will be required to cover pan Gwent area. ### Main duties of the job To provide an essential telephone support service relating to patient services, involving handling calls for Ophthalmology service for the Retina service and also requested to cover reception. To provide quality clerical support, ensuring all appointments are booked correctly and efficiently in a timely manner in accordance with Health Board Policies and Procedures and all documentation is updated in line with service requirements and standards. To answer telephone calls in an efficient and courteous manner ensuring a high level of professionalism is maintained. To provide reception cover for Ophthalmology service The new team will be a central link to booking and scheduling teams across the region and strong communication skills are vital. Other key contacts for the role include Directorate Managers, Medical Leads, Nursing Leads and the Regional Programme Team. ### 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 ### Applicant requirements 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. Welsh language skills are desirable ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Ability to work and problem solve under pressure whilst achieving targets - Willingness to work under direction but also a self-starter - Demonstrate a commitment to achieving high quality standards of work - Flexible to the needs of the service, energetic and determined - Accurate/Methodical in all aspects of work ### Skills **Essential** - Good communication skills - Polite and professional telephone manner - Ability to perform well under pressure - Ability to prioritise workload and achieve targets within given deadlines - Ability to establish good working relationships with managers, clinicians, clerical staff at all levels - Ability to work flexibly either as part of a team or using ones own initiative **Desirable** - Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh ### Experience **Essential** - Previous clerical experience or similar **Desirable** - Previous Medical Records experience or knowledge of the hospitals patient administration system (PAS) ### Qualifications **Essential** - Good General Education - Understanding of a range of routine work procedures, which would require a combination of on-the-job training and a period of induction - Computer Literate - Standard keyboard skills **Desirable** - Proficient in software packages, including Word, Excel ## Documents - [jdps - sdmp (pdf, 411.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10556987) - [oh form- ig ffurflen (pdf, 664.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10558114) - [flexible working policy (pdf, 584.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3033) - [agile hybrid working framework (pdf, 5.9mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2695) - [abuhb values & behaviour framework (pdf, 2.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3066) - [home working policy and guidance (pdf, 380.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2696) - [guidance notes for applicants nov 25 (pdf, 322.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2844) - [nwssp recruitment services privacy notice (pdf, 404.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1633) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.