Location
Bangor, Wales
Salary
£26,300 per annum
Profession
Ward clerk
Grade
Band 2
Deadline
17 Sep 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
03 Sep 2026
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Job requirements

Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.

Essential

6 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Other

    Welsh Speaker (level 3 and above)

  • Skills

    Good communication skills

  • Skills

    IT Skills

  • Skills

    Welsh speaking - minimum level 3 required

  • Experience

    Sufficient previous clerical/office/reception/Ward duties

  • Experience

    Working with the public Working in a busy environment

Desirable

5 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • Skills

    WPAS Case note tracking WCP RADIS.

  • Skills

    Understanding of the importance of maintaining medical records

  • Knowledge

    Knowledge of data protection and patient confidentiality

  • Experience

    Previous experience working within the health care sector.

  • Experience

    General experience of administration functions.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Ward Clerk to join the Team Tudno Ward, Ysbyty Gwynedd.

To work as a member of a team providing an efficient and comprehensive clerical support service for the Ward thereby supporting the delivery of high quality service to patients and staff within the Department.

Tudno ward is a fast paced working environment.

This is a great opportunity to work in and part of the NHS and support your communities with their Health Care.

Main duties of the job

The ability to speak Welsh is essential for this post.

The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for patients, relatives and visitors to the Ward and must demonstrate a professional and sensitive manner and maintain confidentiality at all times.

Working as part of the Ward Team the post holder will be required to give efficient clerical support to the nursing staff on the Ward. Their responsibility will include filing notes, requesting notes, admitting patient on our system, and arranging follow ups.

Applicants must also have a good standard of education, be adaptable and have good organisational skills. A professional telephone manner is essential to receive and respond courteously to all telephone enquiries regarding patient care.

Previous Ward Clerk experience and knowledge of the Patient Administration System (WPAS) is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.

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 essential

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Applying for this NHS job

This advert is for Ward Clerk with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in Bangor, Wales. It is listed as a Band 2 Ward clerk role. The advertised salary is £26,300 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 17 Sep 2026.

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