Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join the team providing administrative support to our Cancer Multidisciplinary Team Meetings for Hywel Dda.
The successful candidate must be a confident individual, who is comfortable with communicating with other professionals within the Multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
The delivery of cancer services is governed by the All Wales Cancer Standards that outline the organisational, diagnostic and treatment standards expected of all cancer site- specific MDTs. The core standards therefore define the core aspects of the service the Health Board should be providing to all cancer patients.
The post holder is also recognised in the Cancer Standards as an essential component of the MDTs and by providing comprehensive administrative support will deliver an essential element for effective MDT working.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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.
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 isdesirablefor 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 07.05.2026
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
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 isdesirablefor 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 07.05.2026
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent level of knowledge/ experience in a Cancer Service or Cancer setting
- Knowledge of site-specific cancer, including medical terminology and an understanding of cancer pathways
- Knowledge of It systems / data entry / word processing and spreadsheets
Desirable
- IT related qualification eg ECDL
- RSA/OCR 3 or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Administration and office experience
- Experience of IT systems / data entry / word processing and spreadsheets with the ability to touch type at speed
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to needs of service
- Able to travel to various sites within and outside the Health Board to attend meetings or training venues
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent level of knowledge/ experience in a Cancer Service or Cancer setting
- Knowledge of site-specific cancer, including medical terminology and an understanding of cancer pathways
- Knowledge of It systems / data entry / word processing and spreadsheets
Desirable
- IT related qualification eg ECDL
- RSA/OCR 3 or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Administration and office experience
- Experience of IT systems / data entry / word processing and spreadsheets with the ability to touch type at speed
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to needs of service
- Able to travel to various sites within and outside the Health Board to attend meetings or training venues
Desirable
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).
