Ward Clerk

To be responsible for undertaking all administrative tasks and clerical duties as delegated by the Ward Manager / Senior Clerical Staff for Inpatient Wards and Day Hospital Units.

**Liaises with**: Staff in Medical Records, Outpatients, Directorate Management Team, Clinical and Medical Ward Staff, other departments within the UHB, other hospitals and external health agencies as appropriate

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a ward clerical assistant to join the MHSOP administration team.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, organised, self-motivated and enjoys working as part of a busy team.

The position of ward clerical assistant requires good computer skills, although training of specific systems (PARIS) will be given, computer literacy is essential.

We are looking for someone who enjoys meeting new people and has excellent communication skills, and has the ability to prioritise their own workload and work well in a multi-disciplinary team.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission is “Caring for People, Keeping People Well”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population’s health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.