Dental Receptionist Secretary

Job description

Job summary

Secretary / Receptionist

Band 3

NORTH WALES COMMUNITY DENTAL SERVICE

Based at Ty Nerys, Glan Clwyd Hospital.

Full Time - 37 1/2 hours

PERMANENT

The postholder will provide a Secretarial / Receptionist service to the department, being the first point of contact for visitors and patients to the service. This can involve dealing with sensitive and potentially difficult / stressful situations in a calm and sensitive manner. The post also requires providing secretarial / administrative support to the CDS Administration team

Welsh is essential for this role, excellent organisational skills and IT skills as well as working to deadlines are essential qualities for this role.

If you would like more general information please contact the Senior Dental Nurse on: 07799342072.

Main duties of the job

The ability to speak Welsh is essential for this post

Job Summary/Job Purpose:Working with the North Wales Community Dental Services.Working closely with and providing support to qualified staff in order to ensure the smoothrunning of clinics ensuring safe patient focused care at all times.

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About us

Working for your 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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB PURPOSE

The postholder will be an important part of a Multidisciplinary team and will provide comprehensive secretarial /administrative and clerical support to North Wales Community Service.

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

Job description
Job responsibilities

JOB PURPOSE

The postholder will be an important part of a Multidisciplinary team and will provide comprehensive secretarial /administrative and clerical support to North Wales Community Service.

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 and/or Knowledge

Essential

• Able to demonstrate English and Mathematical skills RSA Stage 2 or equivalent NVQ 3 in Administration/Information Technology

Desirable

• NVQ II Admin/customer care.

Experience

Essential

• Clerical/Secretarial experience Numeracy and cash handling Previous NHS experience WPAS and Welsh Clinical Portal References Job application Skills Clear, legible

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Clear, legible handwriting Good verbal and written communication skills Good organisational skills Able to work to deadlines and prioritise tasks Typing/Word processing Maintaining Confidentiality Good secretarial skills Good time management skills Effective interpersonal and communication skills

Desirable

• Able to use electronic information systems and word processing packages Knowledge of medical and dental terminology

Values

Essential

• Awareness of the importance of Confidentiality Able to work effectively in a team Self motivated and enthusiastic person Willingness to learn Flexible, reliable and adaptable Caring and considerate to others Ability to cope under pressure

Desirable

• Ability to learn, comprehend and work within Health Board's policies and procedures

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel between clinics as and when necessary. Welsh speaking

Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential

• Able to demonstrate English and Mathematical skills RSA Stage 2 or equivalent NVQ 3 in Administration/Information Technology

Desirable

• NVQ II Admin/customer care.

Experience

Essential

• Clerical/Secretarial experience Numeracy and cash handling Previous NHS experience WPAS and Welsh Clinical Portal References Job application Skills Clear, legible

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Clear, legible handwriting Good verbal and written communication skills Good organisational skills Able to work to deadlines and prioritise tasks Typing/Word processing Maintaining Confidentiality Good secretarial skills Good time management skills Effective interpersonal and communication skills

Desirable

• Able to use electronic information systems and word processing packages Knowledge of medical and dental terminology

Values

Essential

• Awareness of the importance of Confidentiality Able to work effectively in a team Self motivated and enthusiastic person Willingness to learn Flexible, reliable and adaptable Caring and considerate to others Ability to cope under pressure

Desirable

• Ability to learn, comprehend and work within Health Board's policies and procedures

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel between clinics as and when necessary. Welsh speaking

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address

Ty Nerys, Glan Clwyd Hospital

Ffordd Rhuddlan,

Bodelwyddan

LL18 5UJ

United Kingdom

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