Job Description

This post is a Fixed Term/ Secondment until 28/01/2026. 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.



The main purpose of the role is to support extending the reach and visibility of Hywel Dda Health Charities with the aim of increasing awareness and understanding of the charity and its impact and to raise and distribute funds to enhance our local NHS services.



Working closely with the Senior Communications Officer, Fundraising Manager and the charity's fundraising team, the post holder will support the provision of a comprehensive and high-quality communications and administration service.



The aim is to promote the work of our charity, tell the story of our fundraisers and supporters, as well as the impact of our charitable expenditure on the lives of NHS patients, service users and staff.



The Communications Assistant post will deal with enquiries from staff, media, social media and stakeholders; deliver written, audio, design and video content for different platforms; and support events.



The role is integral to the effective running of the charity's fundraising and communications operations, co-ordinating and supporting relevant projects and programmes of work ensuring compliance with the charity's work plan.



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



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 10/09/25