Job summary
- Main area
- Microbiology
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 028-AC094-0425
- Employer
- Public Health Wales NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Glangwili General Hospital
- Town
- Carmarthen
- Salary
- £26,928 - £29,551 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 23/04/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Personal Assistant
Band 4
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Job overview
We are seeking a Personal Assistant to join the Microbiology team based at Glangwili hospital in Carmarthen. Candidates will need to be enthusiastic, well-motivated and innovative. Have well developed interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to lead and support individual and team working.
Main duties of the job
To provide comprehensive and confidential personal assistant (PA) support to Consultants, Medical Staff and Scientists in Microbiology.
The post holder is required to communicate across directorates, with staff and stakeholders and produce a high standard of work to meet deadlines, whilst ensuring compliance with Public Health Wales policies.
Working for our organisation
We are Public Health Wales – the national public health organisation for Wales. Our purpose is ‘working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help all people in Wales live longer, healthier lives. With our partners, we aim to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.
Together, our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the main source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. Never more has public health been so important as we come through the Coronavirus pandemic, face the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis and tackle and prevent the harmful effects of climate change.
Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.
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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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Word processing to RSA III, NVQ Level 3 or relevant equivalent experience
- High level of numeracy and written and spoken English.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable proven experience of working as a PA or equivalent
- Minute taking and recording
Desirable criteria
- Audio typing
- Working in an NHS environment
Skills
Essential criteria
- Planning and organisational skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Advanced keyboard skills with the proven ability to produce reports, spreadsheets and correspondence
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Awareness of policies and procedures relating to dealing with confidential data
- Thorough understanding of secretarial procedures
Desirable criteria
- Medical terminology
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure
- Ability to work within a team and using own initiative
- Respect confidentiality
- Willingness to learn and develop skills
Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr. Nikolaos Makrygiannis
- Job title
- Clinical Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
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