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Clerical Officer/Receptionist

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Rhyl, LL18 3AS

Salary

£26,300

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

8 September 2026

8 days left

Job description

The ability to speak Welsh is essential for this post. An exciting opportunity has arisen for clerical officer to join the team at Royal Alexandra Hos...

The purpose of the role is to

  • Offer general assistance to services providers and users and project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either in person or via the telephone
  • Receive, assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous, efficient and effective way
  • Undertake a variety of administrative duties to assist in the smooth running of the General Office including the provision of clerical support to clinical staff and other members of the team
  • Facilitate effective communication between patients, members of staff secondary care and other associated healthcare and wellbeing agencies

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.

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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.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Able to demonstrate English and Maths to GCSE or equivalent experience
  • IT or word processing qualification (e.g. RSA 2 or equivalent experience)

Desirable

  • ECDL
  • NVQ Level 1 or equivalent in customer service

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of using a computer system (e.g. GP clinical IT system)
  • Previous experience of working in a reception/office environment
  • Experience of working with the general public

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to work in a busy environment, and deal with a number of different tasks simultaneously
  • Ability to communicate tactfully with patients
  • Ability to resolve issues 'on the spot' using own judgement

Knowledge

Essential

  • An understanding of confidentiality involved with post

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team member without direct supervision
  • Ability to determine own work load priorities

Other Relevant Requirements

Essential

  • Welsh Speaker

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

25 August 2026

Last checked

27 August 2026

Salary, closing date and description are taken from the employer's advert. The original advert always takes precedence.

About the employer

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Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

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