Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an effective and organised administrator to join the team on the Brynheulog Ward, Newtown Hospital.
Work as a member of a team providing an efficient and comprehensive clerical support service for the Ward/unit thereby supporting the delivery of high-quality service to patients and staff within the Department.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide a comprehensive clerical, administrative and secretarial service to the Unit and will be responsible for a variety of front of house activities and being a first point of contact for the service. In addition to this the post holder will be required to demonstrate appropriate computer literacy and data management skills.
The post holder will need to have a high level of personal and professional organisational skills, self-motivation and flexibility in approach and attitude. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing will be essential along with the ability to work in a collaborative manner with a wide variety of Health and Social Care Professionals, service users and partner organisations.
We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don’t speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don’t worry: the health board will support you with training.
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
Person specification
Values
Essential
- • Can demonstrate the PTHB values and behaviors
- • Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner if required
- • Flexible approach to meet the needs of the service
Experience
Essential
- • Previous clerical/ administrative experience
- • Working with the public
- • Working in a busy environment
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- • Demonstrate PTHB values
- • IT skills with ability to use a range of packages
- • Effective communication skills
- • Flexible approach to work
- • Effective communicator with the ability to deal with people, face to face and over the telephone
- • Ability to work in a busy environment
Desirable
- • Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn.
- • Experience of using NHS systems, e.g. WPAS
- • Experience of case note tracking
- • Understanding the importance of medical records
Qualifications & knowledge
Essential
- • NVQ 2 in Administration/NVQ 2 in Customer Service or equivalent experience
Desirable
- • Knowledge of patient administrative system (computerised); knowledge of hospital departments & clerical procedures
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This advert is for Ward Clerk with Powys Teaching Health Board in Bronllys, West Wales, Wales. It is listed as a Band 2 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £26,300 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 27 Jul 2026.
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