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Administration Manager

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Healthcare
  • Cardiff

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

  • This post will be responsible for the administrative support to the directorate and work closely with the management team to provide high quality support to a number of different staff groups.
  • It will involve identifying and solving problems, using initiative and driving the service forward in line with the directorate vision.
  • The post holder will be required to manage administrative functions within the service including the line management of all Admin support staff in the department.
  • The post holder leads the organisation, delivery and development of the administrative service to support the service.
  • The post holder prioritises his/her own workload, including long-term tasks in support of the Service.
  • Required to work without immediate referral to the Management team, expected to use own initiative and to problem solve.
  • The post holder will also support the Management team in performing designated activities and tasks that contribute to service objectives.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Administration Manager in the Pharmacy and Medicines Management directorate?

The primary responsibility of the Administration Manager is to provide administrative support to the directorate and work closely with the management team to ensure high-quality support to various staff groups.

Is experience in managing administrative teams required for this role?

Yes, the post holder will manage all admin support staff within the department, which requires experience in team management.

What kind of problems will the Administration Manager be expected to solve?

The Administration Manager will be expected to identify and solve administrative problems, using their initiative to drive service improvements in line with the directorate's vision.

Is the ability to speak Welsh a requirement for this position?

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this position, but English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

What qualifications or skills are required for the Administration Manager role?

While specific qualifications are not detailed, strong administrative skills, leadership experience, and problem-solving abilities are essential for this role.

Can I contact someone for further details or informal visits about this job?

Yes, you can contact Hannah Wilce, the Service Manager, at hannah.wilce@wales.nhs.uk for further details or to arrange an informal visit.

What is the mission of Cardiff and Vale University Health Board?

The mission of Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together.”

How many staff members are employed by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board?

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board employs over 17,000 staff.

What does the role of Administration Manager involve regarding workload management?

The Administration Manager is responsible for prioritizing their own workload, including long-term tasks, and is expected to work independently without immediate referral to the management team.

What is the vision of Cardiff and Vale University Health Board?

The vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal.

Caring for People, Keeping People Well

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2009
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Mission & Purpose

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board provides local healthcare services for people in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan and is the main provider of specialist services for the people of south Wales - and for some services, the whole of Wales and the wider UK. Our Health Board delivers health services for our local population of approximately 500,000, and we host over 100 specialist services for our region and beyond. We’re very proud of the role that we play within the NHS, as one of the largest and most complex NHS organisations in the UK. We employ a diverse workforce of around 14,000 staff who work across a range of hospital sites and deliver care in people’s homes and other community settings.