Administrative officer

To provide a welcoming and polite reception to patients, relatives and carers from the main reception desk of Leri Cancer Unit. Leri Cancer Unit comprises of a treatment area delivering chemotherapy and Systemic anti cancer therapies and an outpatient clinic area. The successful applicant will be responsible for supporting the chemotherapy unit and outpatient clinics as described in the detailed job description.,

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

This role requires a motivated candidate with excellent communication skills, computer literacy and willingness to learn. Previous experience in an administrative role would be welcomed, however, full training will be provided. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post;
English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers. The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

• Level 3 qualification (e.g. A Levels, AS Levels, NVQ3) or equivalent demonstrable experience of administrative / office skills and knowledge
• Desirable
• Knowledge of Medical/Healthcare Terminology
• Experience Essential
• Experience of working in an administrative / office environment
• Familiar and competent with Microsoft IT packages, especially Word, Excel and Power Point
• Familiar and confident using email and searching the internet
  
  Familiar and confident using email and searching the internet
• Desirable
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services. We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers. Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals:
  Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth;
  Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen;
  Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals:
  Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire;
  Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres:
  Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 99 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services