Day Surgery & Endoscopy Unit Ward Clerk

Job Summary

We are looking for enthusiastic Band 2 Ward Clerk to work in our Day Surgery & Endoscopy Unit at Breconshire War Memorial Hospital. The Ward Clerk role is to act as a receptionist and first line contact for patients, relatives and visitors to the department. They will perform clerical and general office duties and will be responsible for the management of case notes for our elective day surgery and endoscopy patients.

Excellent communication skills are required and where we receive a high volume of applications for a post, we may bring the closing date forward. You are therefore advised to submit your completed application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Day Surgery and Endoscopy Unit, acting as the first point of contact for patients, visitors, and contractors. Key responsibilities include managing reception duties, preparing and maintaining accurate patient records, retrieving and filing notes, handling telephone and face-to-face enquiries, and ensuring confidentiality in line with Powys Teaching Health Board policies and procedures. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post;
English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation. As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways.

We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales. Achieving a healthy life-work balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh; any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

Date posted: 21 January 2026

Pay scheme:
Agenda for change

Band:
Band 2

Salary: £24,833 a year per annum pro rata

Contract:

Permanent

Working pattern:
Part-time, Job share

Reference number: 070-AC010-0126

Job locations:
Breconshire War Memorial Hospital, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, LD3 7NS

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

• Education to GCSE level
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook) to perform administrative tasks accurately and efficiently

• Familiarity with the Health Board WPAS System

• Previous clerical/office experience

• Experience of working in a Day Surgery / Endoscopy environment or experience of working within a hospital environment

• Organised
• Adaptable & flexible
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Confidentiality & diplomacy
• Being able to determine priorities
• Working to tight deadlines
• Able to work on own initiative or part of a team

• Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn

• Be able to show compassion

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. 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.

Additional information:
Disclosure and Barring Service Check;
Certificate of Sponsorship; and related guidance are provided in the supporting materials.

Employer details:
Powys Teaching Health Board, Breconshire War Memorial Hospital, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, LD3 7NS
. Employer website:…