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Ward clerk

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Caernarfon, LL55 2YE

Salary

£26,813 to £27,890

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

7 September 2026

7 days left

Job description

The ability to speak Welsh is essential for this post. The ward clerk is responsible for providing a reception service to the ward and delivering a hi...

To ensure that all patient admissions, discharges, transfers, and deaths are

recorded accurately on the WPAS system. To assist with patient This is a

non-clinical role however the post holder is expected to work as part of

the wider multi-disciplinary team to ensure that patients are provided

with the best possible care.

To provide a professional, helpful and courteous reception service for

patients or relatives arriving on the ward, welcoming all visitors and

directing as appropriate.

Be able to use judgement and initiative to deal with difficult situations and

anxious family members / carers using empathy, tact and diplomacy

To answer the telephone and take messages in a professional helpful

courteous manner, answering or referring queries as appropriate.

To provide a confidential and high standard general administrative

support to the ward, particularly supporting the Ward Manager with

tasks such as typing reports, data entry, taking minutes of multi

professional meetings as well as ward meetings and data entry as

required.

You can find the full job description and person specification by clicking "apply now" on this advert

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

  • BA NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience
  • Knowledge and understanding of clerical procedures and systems

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant experience of providing a comprehensive clerical / administrative service

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working within the NHS or in a healthcare setting

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise workload
  • Be able to use judgement and initiative to deal with difficult / sensitive situations
  • Ability to speak Welsh at level 3

Personal qualities

Essential

  • Ability to multitask

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

24 August 2026

Last checked

26 August 2026

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

About the employer

BCU
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

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