Job summary
- Main area
- Sterile Services
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm)
- Job ref
- 050-AC100-0225-A
- Employer
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Glan Clwyd Hospital
- Town
- Bodelwyddan, Rhyl
- Salary
- £24,071 - £25,674 Per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 13/04/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Secretary & Administration Assistant
Band 3
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. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
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.
The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable.
Job overview
To provide General Administrative Duties and Clerical Assistance to the Sterile Services Department as outlined within the scope of duties and responsibilities.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for prioritising own workload, and overseeing the duties of the Clerical Officer/s, as required. Liaise with customers regarding service requests or special arrangements, when necessary. In the absence of the Clerical officer/s, fulfil any duties, necessary in the absence of other clerical staff.
In conjunction with the Administration Manager, and clerical officer provide general administrative support for the Sterile Services Manager.
In the absence of the Administration Manager, provide reports and data required by the Management Team.
Access manual records and computer based systems to provide quality objective data, reports, graphs and statistical data relating to quality objectives and operational activities as requested by the Sterile Services Manager.
Provide efficient secretarial support to members of the department including the transcribing of minutes, letters, memos, photocopying, filing, faxing and monitoring of stock levels. Operate the office equipment, photocopier, labellers, laminator, printers, computers and various software programs, especially the trace-ability system
Working for our organisation
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.
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
Essential criteria
- Educated to Standard Grade level GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent) in English Language
- NVQ Level 3 Administration or relevant experience to this level
Desirable criteria
- Copy/Audio Typing and Minute taking
- NVQ3 in Decontamination
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience using Microsoft Access database system and other traceability software.
- Previous experience of general office procedures
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working within the NHS
Skills
Essential criteria
- Effective communication skills , both written and verbal
- Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines within a busy office environment
Desirable criteria
- Ability to speak Welsh
Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Bridget Barry
- Job title
- Sterile Services Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03000846728
- Additional information
For further information please contact Bridget Barry, Sterile Services Manager, on Tel: 03000 846728
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