Job requirements
Essential
7 listedRequirements 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
- Qualifications
Maths/English GCSE or equivalent
Desirable
6 listedAdditional 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.
- Qualifications
NVQ 2 in Administration NVQ in Customer Service ECDL
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Ward Clerk to join the Team at Glan Clwyd Hospital.
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.
This is a great opportunity to work in and part of the NHS and support your communities with their Health Care.
We have two ward clerk positions available. Please state on your application which position you are applying for.
1 x 22.5 Hours Wednesday - Friday 07.30: 15.30
Main duties of the job
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.
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is essential for this post.
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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This advert is for Ward Clerk with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in Rhyl, Wales. It is listed as a Ward clerk role. The advertised salary is £26300.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 16 Sep 2026.
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