Job summary
Are you passionate about inspiring the next generation of NHS professionals? Join our Future Workforce Team and become part of a dynamic, forward-thinking group shaping the future of healthcare across the three counties served by Hywel Dda University Health Board. This is more than just a job -- it's a chance to make a real difference. You'll collaborate with schools, colleges, universities, and community partners to break down barriers and open doors to NHS careers. From designing engaging programmes, to showcasing real-life roles through volunteering, work experience, and apprenticeships, you'll help position Hywel Dda as an employer of choice. If you're creative, self-motivated, and thrive on making connections, this is your opportunity to be at the heart of workforce transformation.
The ability to speak Welsh is essential for this post.
Main duties of the job
As a member of the Future Workforce team, you will be part of a dynamic team playing a crucial and exciting role in shaping the future workforce of Hywel Dda University Health Board. Your passion for helping others will play a key role in delivering the Future Workforce functions across the three counties served by Hywel Dda University Health board.
This role offers the opportunities to collaborate with schools, colleges, universities and various stakeholders to inspire and highlight pathways for individuals, moving into NHS careers. This collaboration is focused on overcoming potential barriers to the perceptions of careers and opportunities within the NHS. You will create engaging programmes that highlight the health board as an employer of choice, opening doors to exciting career opportunities. Working with professionals from across the Health Board to showcase the different careers and opportunities on offer, including through volunteering, work experience and apprenticeships.
A flexible approach and ability to work autonomously will be essential to supporting the successful delivery of the Future Workforce function.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
- Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
- Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
- 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The ability to communicate in Welsh isessential for this post. The Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you further develop your skills if necessary during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 10.09.2025
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The ability to communicate in Welsh isessential for this post. The Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you further develop your skills if necessary during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 10.09.2025
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience, which could consist of writing reports to seniors or managing substantial projects.
- Good standard of English and Maths.
- Ability to present/speak to groups of various audiences of different ages, abilities and within various settings
- Ability to deliver in the Welsh language
- Teaching/ facilitator experience
Desirable
- Relevant experience in engaging with people of different age and social groups.
- PGCE/ Teaching qualification or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of working in a team.
- Networking and working across organisational boundaries.
- Experience of offering pastoral care to others.
- Previous experience of engaging within sector/educational establishments.
Desirable
- Experience of working with /or managing volunteers and Work Experience
- Proven experience of NHS/Public and Voluntary Sector.
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
- Flexible approach to the needs of the service.
- Welsh Speaker (Level 5)
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience, which could consist of writing reports to seniors or managing substantial projects.
- Good standard of English and Maths.
- Ability to present/speak to groups of various audiences of different ages, abilities and within various settings
- Ability to deliver in the Welsh language
- Teaching/ facilitator experience
Desirable
- Relevant experience in engaging with people of different age and social groups.
- PGCE/ Teaching qualification or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of working in a team.
- Networking and working across organisational boundaries.
- Experience of offering pastoral care to others.
- Previous experience of engaging within sector/educational establishments.
Desirable
- Experience of working with /or managing volunteers and Work Experience
- Proven experience of NHS/Public and Voluntary Sector.
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
- Flexible approach to the needs of the service.
- Welsh Speaker (Level 5)
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.
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.
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).
