About this role
Job summary
The Welsh Ambulance Services NHS University Trust are looking for a dynamic Listening to People Administrator to join our Patient Safety and Listening To People workstreams. The role is varied and rewarding, where you will play a vital role in supporting work that helps keep patients safe across the Trust and responding to patient concerns.
Working closely with specialist patient safety colleagues and the Listening to People team, the role involves handling highly sensitive information and supporting colleagues and the public. The work you do will cover 999 emergency responses, face to face and remote clinical care, planned healthcare transport and the 111 service.
This post will initially be based in the Patient Safety team. The base for the position will be at either Matrix One - Swansea or Beacon House - Cwmbran and will be confirmed on appointment. Please note that the job description is awaiting an update to reflect the new Listening to People Guidance.
Main duties of the job
Registering patient safety incidents, complaints and case summaries from the Medical Examiner, the post holder will possess proven experience in healthcare and/or administrative functions and will be proficient in the use of a variety of IT systems. You will be responsible for recording information promptly and maintaining accurate records as well as ensuring that all information is handled appropriately, confidentially, and in line with organisational policies, procedures, and legislative requirements. You will offer support to some internal meetings and have a flexible approach to working alongside colleagues in a welcoming and fast-paced team.
The role offers exposure to a variety of clinical governance work and is an excellent development opportunity for anyone interested in patient experience or patient safety.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
#RemarkablePeople
Our workforce is made up of over 4,000 remarkable people who contribute to the delivery of world-class patient care across Wales, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Whether you work in a patient-facing role or within our range of support services, the work that you do enables us to provide high quality care, wherever and whenever we're needed.
The Trust recognises the need for its workforce to represent the diversity of the population it serves across the whole of Wales and seeks to create an environment where diversity is celebrated and inclusivity matters. We are also keen to break down any barriers into the Trust, and would encourage applications from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ communities and disability groups.
Careers within the Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust are diverse and varied, with opportunities arising right across the service. Whatever your skills and background, you're sure to find a career with us which is fulfilling, challenging, and rewarding.
In line with the Trust's Starting Salary Procedure, all applicants will start at the bottom of the band for the position applied for, but can apply for a higher salary if they have previous experience relevant to the position.
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 and/or Knowledge Essential
NVQ level 3 in Business and Administration or equivalent qualification / experience. RSA Stage II typing / word processing qualifications or equivalent.
Experience Essential
Experience of working in an administrative environment, including co-ordinating diaries/rotas and allocating tasks, as well as dealing with complex queries.
Desirable
Experience of working in a Health Service environment.
Values Essential
Able to demonstrate the Trust values. Self-Motivated. Flexible approach to work. Team player, and able to work as part of a team. Able to work on own initiative.
Aptitude and Abilities Essential
Good telephone manner. Excellent communication skills. Advanced keyboard / word processing skills. Familiar with Microsoft Office packages. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to meet deadlines. Ability to suggest changes to administrative practices to improve performance of the team.
Desirable
Ability to speak Welsh.
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.
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Employer details Employer name Welsh Ambulance NHS Trust
Address To be confirmed
Matrix One - Swansea, or Beacon House – Cwmbran
NP44 3AB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ambulance.wales.nhs.uk/en/5 (Opens in a new tab)