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Receptionist/Telephonist
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 20 hours per week (Rota Basis, 8am to 8:30pm, 8 pm to 8:30am, 9am to 2pm, 8am to 2:30pm, 2:30pm to 8:30pm)
Job ref
050-AC137-0225W
Employer
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Ty Llywelyn Medium Secure Unit
Town
Llanfairfechan
Salary
£23,970 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
09/03/2025 23:59

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Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board logo

Receptionist/Telephonist

Band 2

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

The post holder will provide comprehensive and high quality receptionist/telephonist service.

The post holder will work in a challenging environment that undergoes constant changes and will need to exercise judgement and use a combination of skills to deal with day-to-day issues. 

The post holder will be expected to demonstrate a sensitive and caring attitude that is client-focused and maintain a calm and organised approach when working under pressure.

Main duties of the job

Deal with enquiries in person and over the telephone appropriately, efficiently, courteously, promptly and discreetly,  recognising the different needs of individuals.

To deal with security for both the secure unit and Bryn Y Neuadd site.  Monitoring of CCTV.  Working with the estates team.  Handing out of staff keys and alarms, as well as keys for the site.

The ability to speak Welsh is essential for this post. 

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/Experience

Essential criteria
  • Confidence in dealing with the public by telephone and in person
  • Experience of using Microsoft office packages
  • Previous experience in a busy Reception
  • Education to a high standard
  • Relate to public empathy/understanding
  • NVQ level 1 in customer services/or equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working within NHS setting
  • General understanding of MH & LD Directorate functions

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • General understanding of the way the NHS functions
  • Communication skills, concise accurate, grammatically correct

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
Desirable criteria
  • Previous experience in Customer services

Language Skills

Essential criteria
  • Welsh Essential

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Working ForwardApprenticeships logoDisability confident leaderStonewall Top 100Stop Smoking Wales is the NHS Smoking Cessation Service in WalesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.hyderus o ran anableddTime to changeStonewall Top 100 EmployersCore principles

Applicant requirements

Welsh language skills are essential

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Diane Davies
Job title
Admin Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
03000 852943
Additional information

Heather Walls 

Senior Medical Secretary 

03000 852939

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