Clerical Officer - Apprentice

NHS; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 19,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health organization in Cardiff is seeking an enthusiastic Administrative Apprentice to join their Cellular Pathology team. The role involves clerical duties, supporting team operations, and working towards a Level 2 Digital Skills qualification. Candidates should have good communication skills and a general education standard. This is a full-time, fixed-term position for 15 months, offering opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Good command of English language and grammar.
• Clerical/office tasks experience.
• Some knowledge of anatomical/medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Undertake clerical duties including patient details and reports input.
• Attend regular review meetings with supervisor for qualification.
• Contribute to efficient service delivery to the Cellular Pathology Team.

Skills

Good Communication Skills

Accurate & Efficient typing skills

Organisation of workload

Teamwork

Education

Good standard of general education

RSA I and II typing AMSPAR qualification

Tools

MS Word

Office

Excel

Job description

Job summary

This post is fixed term for 15 months from start date due to apprenticeship contract

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join our small, friendly team within the Cellular Pathology department. Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential for this post. The role involves a full range of administrative and secretarial services to the Cellular Pathology Team in support of the effective delivery of services.

Main duties of the job

To undertake all clerical duties appropriate to the grade but mainly the input and issuing of patient details, Cellular Pathology reports and Post Mortem reports.

To attend regular review meetings with the supervisor and assessor, leading to an Apprenticeship Qualification in Digital Skills for Business Level 2.

This qualification consists of:

• Level 2 Diploma in Digital Skills for Business (QCF)

• Essential Skills - Application of Number (AON) Level 1 *

• Essential Skills - Communication Level 1 *

• Essential Skills - Digital Literacy Level 2

• Foundation Apprenticeship in Digital Skills for Business

Please note if you are already degree qualified you will be ineligible to apply due to Welsh Government funding criteria on the level 2 qualification.

Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

Details Date posted

01 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£18,427.50 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

15 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

001-AC161-0825

Job locations

University Hospital of Wales

Heath

Cardiff

CF14 4XW

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

• Good standard of general education. Good command of English language and grammar

Desirable

• RSA I and II typing AMSPAR qualification

Experience Essential

• Clerical/ office tasks Good keyboard skills MS Word, Office and Excel computer skills

Desirable

• Work Experience / Audio typing

Skills & Abilities Essential

• Good Communication Skills / Accurate & Efficient typing skills / organisation of workload / work as part of a team

Desirable

• Some knowledge of anatomical/ medical terminology / Ability to follow procedures and protocols

Personal Attributes Essential

• Diplomatic / Flexible / confidentiality / discreet / Good telephone manner

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Good standard of general education. Good command of English language and grammar

Desirable

• RSA I and II typing AMSPAR qualification

Experience Essential

• Clerical/ office tasks Good keyboard skills MS Word, Office and Excel computer skills

Desirable

• Work Experience / Audio typing

Skills & Abilities Essential

• Good Communication Skills / Accurate & Efficient typing skills / organisation of workload / work as part of a team

Desirable

• Some knowledge of anatomical/ medical terminology / Ability to follow procedures and protocols

Personal Attributes Essential

• Diplomatic / Flexible / confidentiality / discreet / Good telephone manner

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

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

University Hospital of Wales

Heath

Cardiff

CF14 4XW

Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

University Hospital of Wales

Heath

Cardiff

CF14 4XW

Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)