Job Description
Job summary Post is full time fixed term for 1 year to cover maternity leave. We are seeking a highly motivated individual to work as a Ward Clerk to be based on Children's ward and Paediatric assessment unit in Princess of wales hospital, Bridgend. We aim to provide a high standard of care within our ward and we are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, motivated, has a friendly manner and an excellent work ethic. Good organisational and communication skills are essential as well as a flexible approach to work. The successful candidate will ideally have previous office and front of house experience, ideally in a similar role within the NHS, Social Care or other health related environment. A good general education, 3 GCSEs or equivalent, are required. Knowledge of Health Board IT systems to include WPAS, WCP and Oracle would be desirable although full training will be given. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will be able to work in a busy environment and have a sensitive, caring and non-judgmental attitude towards others. They must also have a flexible approach in their role and will be expected to assist with discharge planning. The successful candidate will be working within a large multi-disciplinary team, whom are welcoming and friendly. The team consists of doctors, nurses ,HCSW's physiotherapists occupational therapists speech and language therapists and other support staff. About us Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We live by our core values: We listen, learn and improve We treat everyone with respect We all work together as one team We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve. Details Date posted 12 May 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,970 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 110-AC075-0525 Job locations Children's Ward, Princess of Wales Hospital Coity Road Bridgend CF31 1RQ 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 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 3 plus GCSE's or relevant qualification IT qualification Desirable Previous experience Skills Essential Computer Skills Flexibility to meet the needs of the role Desirable Office Skills Experience Essential Relevant experience in IT related post Desirable Experience of using NHS systems Welsh speaker Person Specification Qualifications Essential 3 plus GCSE's or relevant qualification IT qualification Desirable Previous experience Skills Essential Computer Skills Flexibility to meet the needs of the role Desirable Office Skills Experience Essential Relevant experience in IT related post Desirable Experience of using NHS systems Welsh speaker 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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . 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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . Employer details Employer name Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Address Children's Ward, Princess of Wales Hospital Coity Road Bridgend CF31 1RQ Employer's website https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Address Children's Ward, Princess of Wales Hospital Coity Road Bridgend CF31 1RQ Employer's website https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Children's Ward, Princess of Wales Hospital, Coity Road, CF31 1RQ Bridgend, United Kingdom