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Job summary

Main area
Children's Services
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Secondment: 12 months
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
050-AC342-0624
Employer
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Talarfon
Town
Bangor
Salary
£23,159 - £24,701 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
07/07/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board logo

CAMHS Arfon Team Secretary

Band 3

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)  North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the  living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until  the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmed

 

Job overview

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 12 MONTHS DUE TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated person who will provide secretarial support within the Child and Adolescent Service within Children & Young People’s Division based at Talarfon, Bangor.

The successful candidate will have a good standard of education, excellent communication skills, be able to work on their own initiative and be efficient and organised with their own workload. The candidate should also have excellent keyboard skills and experience of Microsoft Office Package. The post holder will be expected to undertake a variety of duties within the role.

A good telephone manner essential.  The post holder will be required to demonstrate a professional and sensitive manner and maintain confidentiality at all times.

Main duties of the job

The CAMHS Admin Support will provide an efficient and flexible secretarial service to the CAMHS Multi-Disciplinary team.  This will include, typing, electronic/paper diary management and arranging appointments.  The post-holder will also be expected to undertake reception duties.  By the nature of the duties, the post-holder will be required to maintain strict confidentiality and will be expected to deal with patients, carers, relatives, medical staff and other visitors to the unit, in person and in writing, with courtesy and discretion at all times.  The Admin Manager is generally available for reference.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)  North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

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

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Good general education. Typing RSA Stage II or equivalent qualification/experience
Desirable criteria
  • ECDL, AMSPAR or Audio typing qualification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Significant secretarial experience
Desirable criteria
  • Audio typing experience

Knowledge and Skills

Essential criteria
  • Able to prioritise, excellent communication, organisational skills and able to work under pressure
  • Good knowledge of IT and Windows
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of PIMS and Medical Terminology

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria
  • Approachable, team player, flexible attitude
  • Friendly and efficient telephone manner
Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Speaker

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Working ForwardApprenticeships logoDisability confident leaderStonewall Top 100Stop Smoking Wales is the NHS Smoking Cessation Service in WalesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.hyderus o ran anableddTime to changeStonewall Top 100 EmployersCore principles

Applicant requirements

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Carly Harel
Job title
Administration Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
03000 850037
Additional information
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