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Aneurin Bevan University Health Board supports flexible working.
The salary scale has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2025/2026 and will be implemented in August 2025 with arrears backdated to 1st April 2025 where applicable.
Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time if filled via internal redeployment.
Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our busy and supportive team at the Royal Gwent Hospital, working in the Outpatient Departments. We are seeking dedicated individuals to play a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care.
* Excellent communication and organisational skills
* Strong attention to detail
* Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
* Flexible approach to work, including Saturday morning rotations
* Team player with the capacity to work independently
* Previous reception or customer service experience preferred
If you would like to be part of our team and believe you can help us achieve our aims, then this is the place for you.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
* Greet and assist patients in person or via telephone
* Schedule, amend, and cancel appointments
* Process referrals, clinic outcomes, and update waiting lists
* Maintain professional communication with patients and staff
* Contribute to the efficient operation of our reception and booking services
Candidates are advised to refer to the attached Person Specification and use the 'Supporting Information' section of the application form to detail how they meet the various requirements.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation committed to caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. We offer opportunities to start, grow, and build your career across various specialties and stages.
We provide integrated acute, primary, and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
Our benefits include extensive training, paid mandatory training, recognised qualifications, professional career pathways, flexible working, occupational health support, and a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence.
Our Clinical Futures strategy aims to enhance care closer to home and provide high-quality hospital care when needed. Join us to help pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service.
Essential criteria
* Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Skills/abilities
* Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Desirable criteria
* Knowledge of administration processes
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