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Job requirements
Essential
11 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Good communication skills
- Skills
An aptitude for dealing with members of the public
- Skills
Keyboard skills
- Skills
Ability to work in a team
- Skills
Ability to use own initiative
- Knowledge
Awareness of Confidentiality and Data Protection Issues
- Experience
Working in a clerical environment
- Experience
Experience of IT systems
- Qualifications
Numeracy and Literacy qualifications
- Personal Qualities
Flexible approach to work, reliable and enthusiastic
- Personal Qualities
Ability to work under pressure and own innitiative
Desirable
7 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills
Good verbal and non verbal communication skills
- Knowledge
Understanding of NHS service requirements
- Experience
Experience of working in the NHS
- Experience
Experience of working on a reception desk
- Qualifications
IT qualification
- Personal Qualities
Pleasant, outgoing and compassionate personality
- Personal Qualities
Ability to cope with occasionally difficult and emotional situations
Job overview
The University Hospital of Wales, is looking for motivated and enthusiastic receptionists to join our Maternity Services Team. By joining our team you will have the opportunity to gain experience in all areas of the maternity unit, providing 24hour administrative support to our clinical maternity teams. Our service is continually changing and evolving to meet the needs of the population and ensure women and their families have a positive birthing experience.
Main duties of the job
Admitting and discharging patients in admission book.
Updating the electronic Patient Management System (PMS) and Clinical Workstation.
Attending to relatives, dealing with visitors, doctors, etc as appropriate.
Answering phone calls and directing appropriately to relevant colleagues
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply
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
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This advert is for Maternity Receptionist with Cardiff and Vale University Health Board in Cardiff, Wales. It is listed as a Band 2 Receptionist role. The advertised salary is £26,300 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 11 Oct 2026.
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