Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual to work in Critical Care, Prince Charles Hospital, which is currently 10 bedded unit with plans to expand.
We are looking to appoint a flexible person with general clerical skills, who can cope well under pressure and someone who enjoys working with members of the public and being a vital member of our friendly, hardworking team.
The successful candidate will need to be forward thinking and be able to provide a full range of clerical duties to support the smooth running of the ward.
The role is varied and includes assisting with general ward tidiness, filling, scanning, photocopying, medical data inputting, booking out patient appointments and a pleasant telephone manner.
Good communication and organisational skills are essential as well as a flexible approach to work.
Knowledge of health IT systems is desirable although full training will be given.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for the maintenance of patient notes, computer systems, answering phone calls, scanning documents.
You will be expected to communicate with a wide range of professionals, Consultants, doctors, nursing staff, patients and relatives.
You will be expected to organise your own workload in order to maintain and efficient and professional service.
Photocopying documents/notes as required.
Locate, collate, file and store patients notes as appropriate.
Contribute to a welcoming atmosphere within the ward making users feel comfortable and at ease.
Report any problems relevant to the ward to the senior nurse in charge.
Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn’t mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn’t ‘fluency’, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see ‘Welsh Language Guidance’ in the documents right at the bottom.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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This advert is for Ward Clerk with Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board in Cardiff, Cardiff, 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 09 Jun 2026.
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