Job overview

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY POWYS TEACHING HEALTH BOARD

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM FOR 6 MONTHS Due to funding

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Administrator/PA to join the older adult psychology service to be based in Park Offices, Newtown.  This is a fixed term post for six months working 22.5 hours per week, with hours and working patterns open to discussion and negotiation. There is the expectation the postholder will travel to Brecon to attend service meetings when required.

You will work closely with the Consultant Clinical Psychologist/Head of Specialty to support the delivery of older adult psychology services across Powys. You will be responsible for providing and co-ordinating a comprehensive, confidential, and high quality secretarial and administrative service in addition to providing PA support to the Consultant. The team consist of qualified psychologists, assistants and trainee psychologists on placement.  You also will be part of the wider psychology administration teams and will have close links with the older adult services across Powys. 

If you are friendly, empathetic, flexible, self-motivated, and organised we are keen to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

With regards to key skills and attributes, you will demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills and an ability to work autonomously when required.  A willingness to work in a flexible way, and a commitment to supporting service users is essential along with the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of Health Professionals.

In addition to this you will be required to demonstrate excellent computer and data management skills.

Main administrative duties will include supporting the consultant within the service, organising meetings, taking minutes,  management and organisation of task priorities. The role will also include dealing with patient queries and calls, organising appointments, typing letters/reports, managing diaries and various other tasks to support the team and administartion of the service.

Working for our organisation

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation. 

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.