Hywel Dda University Health Board

Recruitment Administrator

The closing date is 22 June 2025

Job summary

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 5 MONTHS UNTIL 27/12/2025 DUE TO SECONDMENT.

If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.

We are looking for a highly motivated and suitably experienced individual to join the Medical Recruitment Team in Withybush General Hospital, Haverfordwest.

The post involves working to provide support for managers and appointees throughout the recruitment and selection process using a range of electronic workforce information systems.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be part of a small team and will assist in ensuring the recruitment processes within their area are efficient, effective and safe. Working with a variety of stakeholders you will need to hold the Health Board values at the centre of your day-to-day transactions.

This opportunity comes at an exciting time for the recruitment function as we work towards transforming the recruitment pathway to ensure a personalised service for all stakeholders.

The successful candidate will need to have previous administrative and/or customer service experience as well as excellent communication skills.

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:

Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.

Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.

Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).

Community facilities, including:

48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes.

Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.

Details

Date posted

11 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,433 to £26,060 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

5 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

100-AC157-0625

Job locations

Withybush General Hospital

Fishguard Road

Haverfordwest

SA61 2PZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

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

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 02/07/2025

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 02/07/2025

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

  • Level 3 qualification in Business Administration or equivalent experience.
  • Knowledge of spreadsheets, office equipment and systems.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of recruitment policies/procedures and recruitment process

Experience

Essential

  • Dealing with the public / customer service
  • Previous office / administration experience
  • Competent with Microsoft IT packages, especially Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint

Desirable

  • HR or Recruitment experience.

Other

Essential

  • Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.
  • Flexible approach to the needs of the service.

Desirable

  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1-3)
Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

  • Level 3 qualification in Business Administration or equivalent experience.
  • Knowledge of spreadsheets, office equipment and systems.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of recruitment policies/procedures and recruitment process

Experience

Essential

  • Dealing with the public / customer service
  • Previous office / administration experience
  • Competent with Microsoft IT packages, especially Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint

Desirable

  • HR or Recruitment experience.

Other

Essential

  • Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.
  • Flexible approach to the needs of the service.

Desirable

  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1-3)

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

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

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Withybush General Hospital

Fishguard Road

Haverfordwest

SA61 2PZ


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Withybush General Hospital

Fishguard Road

Haverfordwest

SA61 2PZ


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Medical Recruitment Advisor

Claire Brown

claire.brown10@wales.nhs.uk

01437773336

Details

Date posted

11 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,433 to £26,060 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

5 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

100-AC157-0625

Job locations

Withybush General Hospital

Fishguard Road

Haverfordwest

SA61 2PZ


Supporting documents

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