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Job summary

Main area
Screening
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Fixed term: 7 months (Until 31/03/2025 to cover secondment)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
028-AC248-0724
Employer
Public Health Wales NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Bowel Screening Wales, Magden Park
Town
Llantrisant
Salary
£23,159 - £24,701 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
04/08/2024 23:59
Interview date
14/08/2024

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Screening Pathway Administrator

Band 3

 

Welcome to Public Health Wales, the national public health organisation for Wales

Our vision is Working to achieve a healthier future for Wales

To find out more visit Public Health Wales and watch this video about our Strategic Plan

Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference

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Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English. To support our all Wales service, we particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

 


 

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 7 MONTHS UNTIL 31/03/2025 DUE TO SECONDMENT COVER. 

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.  

An opportunity has arisen for a  full time Screening Pathway Administrator to join the Administration/Telephone Helpline team based at our centre in Llantrisant on a fixed term until 31st March 2025.

The successful candidate will be required to work as part of the helpline team responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of the Bowel Screening Programme and the Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme in Wales. They will be responsible for providing essential administrative support to ensure the efficient operation of the call/recall and failsafe functions of both programmes.

This is a busy and varied role, which requires the ability to deal with a wide range of stakeholders, tasks and deadlines. There is a requirement to organise, prioritise and plan your workload in order to achieve your objectives. Team working is essential for this role along with excellent telephone skills and a high level of accuracy when entering participant pathway information and data.  

If you have the relevant experience and are self-motivated, with the ability to juggle and prioritise a range of tasks then we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for answering BSW and WAAASP helpline queries along with working in an administrative capacity supporting the efficient operation of call/ recall and failsafe functions within the Screening Division.

The post holder will be required to answer queries from the helpline whilst operating the information system to accurately process invitations, appointments and results in line with programme policies and procedures.

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

 

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.


To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/

For guidance on the application process, please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

See attached job description and person specification for more detail

  • Dealing with calls to the Helpline from participants, members of the public and members of staff from other NHS agencies
  • Dealing with calls from participants who require an assessment with a Screening Nurse based in the local hospitals throughout Wales
  • Processing invitation and result letters for the Bowel Screening Programme
  • Respond to and action web queries from participants
  • Filing, unpacking and storing of leaflets and paper

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
  • Minimum 5 GCSEs including English (A*-C grades) or equivalent level of qualification or experience
  • NVQ level 3 in Business Administration or Customer Care or demonstrable equivalent knowledge and experience with a willingness to work towards a diploma in screening
Desirable criteria
  • Relevant admin qualifications or IT equivalent

Knowldge and Experience

Essential criteria
  • Previous Admin experience
  • Good level of knowledge across a broad range of administrative functions
  • Previous experience of dealing with people over the phone or face to face
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working in an NHS environment
  • Knowledge and understanding or screening programmes

Skills & Personal Attributes

Essential criteria
  • Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy
  • Ability to work well under pressure and maintain concentration whilst dealing with constant interruptions
Desirable criteria
  • Good interpersonal communication skills - written, face to face and telephone
  • Ability to speak, read & write in Welsh

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Final Gold LevelDisability confident leaderStop Smoking Wales is the NHS Smoking Cessation Service in WalesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Final Gold Level WelshRefugee Employment NetworkStep into healthHappy to Talk Flexible WorkingArmed Forces CovenantStonewall Top 100 Employers in 2023Employer pledge demonstrating a commitment to change how we think and act about mental healthCore principlesPrentisiaethau Apprenticeships

Applicant requirements

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Melanie Bowey
Job title
Screening Pathway Co-ordinator
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01443 235142
Additional information
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