Administrative Assistant
The closing date is 31 August 2025
Job summary
Come and Join Hywel Dda University Health Board, where we offer a wide variety of challenging and rewarding roles within a supportive, innovative and dynamic work environment.
We have an excellent opportunity for an Administrative Assistant to join our Ophthalmology Team within the Planned Care Group.
As an Admin Assistant for Ophthalmology team you will be responsible for providing a comprehensive administration service to a specific area of the Intravitreal Service.
This is a diverse role and you will be working in a busy and fast paced environment within a team that value and support each other. We are looking for someone with administration experience, strong communication skills with the ability to work on their own and in a team and who can demonstrate our values of Compassion, Trust, Respect and Integrity.
The health and wellbeing of our team members is very important to us and we offer a robust induction period, as well as regular supervision and support. You will have opportunities to progress your career with a structured learning journey that will enable you to achieve your long-term goals and work to your strengths.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide a range of administrative duties, which will include undertaking typing duties, using word processing i.e. letters and general typing, to include filing of clinical and non clinical correspondence.
On occasions the post holder will welcome staff to the department, which may include guiding them to the appropriate room and answering general questions. Duties will also include scanning, photocopying and ordering office supplies.
The post holder will provide administrative support in respect of keeping databases up to date and providing information for reporting purposes as required. The post holder will adhere to the Health Board Guidelines and undertake any other duties as appropriate to the nature and grade of the post.
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
Details
Date posted
19 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,833 a year per annum (pro rata if part time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share
Reference number
100-AC247-0825
Job locations
Withybush General Hospital
Fishguard Road
Haverfordwest
SA61 2PZ
Employer details
Employer name
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address
Withybush General Hospital
Fishguard Road
Haverfordwest
SA61 2PZ
Employer's website
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