Job Description

The post holder will play a key role in supporting the operational team to effectively manage general dental and optometry services within the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) footprint.



The role will play a key function is managing a central waiting list for general dental services ensuring that a regularly validated list is maintained



The role will also involve the provision of Personal Secretary support to the Directorate Manager and Dental Director within the service.



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



Provide a comprehensive, high-quality secretarial and administrative service within the Primary Care Dental and Optometry team. Be key in supporting operational activity such as waiting list management for General Dental Services, including regular validation to ensure information held is up-to-date and accurate as well as regular contact with patients and contractors. Work closely with senior leaders to provide Personal Secretary support such as diary management, arranging and minuting meetings and managing follow-up actions.

Work independently and have the knowledge and experience to respond to the changing needs of the service and will be expected to problem solve in areas of work, supporting with the development of effective processes.



Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.

We live by our core values:

We listen, learn and improve



We treat everyone with respect



We all work together as one tea



We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.



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

Welsh Skills Desirable:

This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn't mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn't 'fluency', just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see 'Welsh Language Guidance' in the documents right at the bottom.