Emergency Department Receptionist

apartmentBetsi Cadwaladr University Health Board placeBodelwyddan calendar_month17/04/2025

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.

Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.

This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit an Emergency Department Receptionist to join the Emergency Care Directorate’s Administration Team at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd.

We are looking for an experienced receptionist to work within our Emergency Department (ED). Working as part of the ED Team the post holder will be required to give efficient receptionist and administrative support to the clinical team within ED.

As a part of this very busy team, the successful applicant is expected to be very flexible, have a pleasant personality and a positive approach to their work. Applicants must also have a good standard of education, be adaptable and have good organisational skills.

This individual will require excellent communication skills and the ability to deal with sensitive matters and highly confidential patient information.

Previous receptionist/administrative experience and knowledge of the Welsh Patient Administration System (WPAS) and Symphony is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.

Overtime is available.

The ability to speak Welsh is essential for this post to a minimum of level 3.

Main duties of the job

To provide an efficient reception and administration service to the ED department whilst working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to actively ensure that an effective service is provided and patient satisfaction is maximised. Also to promptly and efficiently exercise own judgement to resolve patient queries within own professional constraints.

By the nature of the duties the post holder will be required to maintain strict confidentiality and will be expected to deal with staff, patients, carers and relatives with courtesy and discretion at all times.

The ability to speak Welsh is essential for this post.

Working for our organisation

Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

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

English and Mathematics to GCSE or equivalent experience

Desirable criteria

NVQ level 3 Customer Care or equivalent qualification or experience OR AMSPAR Intermediate Diploma in Medical Reception

Experience

Essential criteria

Previous clerical/office/reception experience.
Customer Service experience.

Desirable criteria

Previous NHS experience

Skills

Essential criteria

Essential Welsh Speaking
IT Computer Literate
Effective communication skills

Desirable criteria

Able to communicate information clearly and sensitively in person and over the phone
General experience of admin functions

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria

Team Player
Work on own initiative

Desirable criteria

Ability to motivate others
Ability to organise work within the department

Knowledge

Essential criteria

Data protection and confidentiality

Desirable criteria

Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK.

If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

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