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Main area
Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Division
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
130-AC292-0724
Employer
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Tonna Resource Centre
Town
Tonna, Neath
Salary
£23,159 - £24,701 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
Today at 23:59

Employer heading

Swansea Bay University Health Board logo

Team Secretary

Band 3

Welcome to Swansea Bay University Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving.    


Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.

Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.

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.


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


 

Job overview

An exciting post for a Team Secretary  has become available within the Mental Health Division in our Local Primary Mental Health Service. 

The post holder will be responsible for updating databases on excel or equivalent systems as directed and will assist in collation and analysis of information to provide a comprehensive, efficient and effective high quality service and will.

Be first point of contact ensuring a professional and positive attitude at all times.

Facilitate, taking minutes and preparing all relevant paperwork.  Produce accurate and well presented correspondence, reports, minutes and other material as appropriate.

 

Main duties of the job

To undertake general office duties  as and when required.  including tasks such as managing emails, photocopying, dealing with telephone enquires, providing secretarial cover during periods of absences.

The post holder will communicate with the team on a regular basis as well as third party agencies families and patients. 

Organise and plan daily schedules, dealing with sensitive and confidential information appropriately, and utilising diplomacy at times.

Maintenance of office diaries including the organising of internal, multi directorate, multi-agency, and multi partnership meetings venues. Attendance of meetings and minute taking and identify items which require follow up and action and refer to the appropriate person.

Attend team brief and other meetings. Prepare papers, record and transcribe minutes of meetings as required.

Assist in undertaking tasks to support their workload and reduce wherever possible and provide accurate and well presented correspondence, reports and letters.

Open incoming mail while keeping a record of incoming and outgoing mail.  Maintain a comprehensive filing system.

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 believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board. 

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

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 and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • RSA III or equivalent demonstrable experience of administrative/office skills and knowledge
  • RSA II or equivalent demonstrable experience of administrative/office skills plus the additional experience of working in an administrative/office environment
  • Audio Typing Qualification
  • Familiar and competent with Microsoft IT packages, especially Work, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Experience of working in a busy complex environment
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working within the NHS

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Good organisational skills to prioritise work, meet deadlines and work under pressure
  • Excellent verbal and written skills
  • Self-motivated and able to work without supervision

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoStonewall Health ChampionsStop Smoking Wales is the NHS Smoking Cessation Service in WalesStonewall Hyrwyddwr Amrywiaeth Diversity ChampionDisability confident employerEmployer pledge demonstrating a commitment to change how we think and act about mental healthEmployer pledge demonstrating a commitment to change how we think and act about mental healthCore principles

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Susan Kelly
Job title
Team Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01639 862862
Additional information

Jayne Beer 

Business Support Manager 

0777348102

[email protected] 

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