Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit an Emergency Department Receptionist to join the Emergency Care Directorate's Administration Team at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd.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.
Main duties of the job The SDEC receptionist is responsible for providing an efficient front-line service to the Same Day Emergency Care Unit within the Emergency Quadrant.
You are expected to deliver a high standard of customer care to a wide range of client groups including, patients, relatives and their carers whilst working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
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 About us 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.
Job description Job 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 Up to GCSE standard for Maths and English or equivalent experience Desirable ECDL Experience Essential Experience of office and administration Experience of setting up and using filing/IT systems Familiar with WPAS, IFIT, Welsh Clinical Portal and Emis Health Desirable Previous NHS experience Experience in managing clinic diaries/appointment schedules Skills Essential Awareness of willingness to be involved in implementing change IT Computer Literate Effective communication skills Desirable Ability to speak Welsh (Level 3) Familiarity with GDPR regulations Other Essential Team Player Work on own initiative Desirable Ability to motivate others Ability to organise work within the department