Administration Officer (Band 3) - Public Health Wales NHS Trust - #1670307

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to join the Healthcare Associated Infection, Antimicrobial Resistance & Prescribing Programme (HARP) Team within the Health Protection division of Public Health Wales NHS Trust, based at Capital Quarter 2, Cardiff. A blended approach to working, from home and the office is being offered. 

We are looking for a highly motivated and reliable Administration Officer who has energy, enthusiasm and commitment, excellent interpersonal skills and the confidence to deal with a wide range of matters with sensitivity and diplomacy.   

The successful candidate will build and maintain strong working relationships with admin and clinical colleagues within HARP, the wider Health Protection Programmes, and key internal and external stakeholders. They will work with minimal supervision, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability as part of a multi-disciplinary team. 

This role will primarily support and provide a wide range of effective and comprehensive administration duties to both admin and clinical professionals working within the HARP programme, as well as supporting other teams as required. 

If you are a person who prides yourself on your communication and organisation skills, your ability to prioritise workload and your ability to work cohesively as part of a wider team, then we’d love to hear from you.  

The post holder is required to communicate across directorates providing comprehensive administrative and clerical support as part of the Public Health Wales HARP Programme. This includes inbox management, supporting the coordination and dissemination of resources, as well as organising meetings and taking concise, clear minutes. 

This is a key enabling role in supporting the day-to-day workload of the HARP or other Programme workload. 

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

Public Health Wales is the National Public Health Institute in Wales. Our vision is 'Working to achieve a healthier future for Wales'. We play a pivotal role in driving improvements in population health and well-being, reducing health inequalities, improving healthcare outcomes, protecting the public and supporting the development of health in all policies across Wales.

Never more has public health been so important as we come through the Coronavirus pandemic, face the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis and tackle and prevent the harmful effects of climate change. We are an organisation that places ourselves at the heart of supporting people, communities, partners, and the Welsh Government in addressing these major challenges and providing solutions for action.

Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion.  We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.

To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/

For guidance on the application process, please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/

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.