Job Description

This post is a Fixed Term/ Secondment for 12 months until 28/02/2027. 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 to recruit a motivated individual to join our Difficult Asthma Team for a one-year project aimed at developing and enhancing our service. This role will make a real difference in patient care and support the delivery of a high-quality pathway for those with complex asthma needs.



As the post holder, you will act as the main point of contact for all administrative tasks related to the Difficult Asthma Biologic Pathway and you will work closely within a multi-disciplinary team, to ensure the management of the patient journey, from referral through to discharge.



You will maintain accurate data on Health Board systems, manage clinic schedules, and ensure compliance with policies for filing and correspondence.



The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.



Your responsibilities will include preparing cases for Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings, booking appointments, and ensuring that outcomes are actioned promptly. In addition, you will provide essential administrative support to the Lead Respiratory Consultant for Asthma and the Asthma Interface Specialist Nurses, helping to maintain an efficient and patient-focused service.



Help us to keep patient care running smoothly by managing outpatient journeys, coordinating with teams and other Health Boards, and ensuring patients receive timely treatment. You'll be answering queries, sharing updates, and making sure everything from paperwork to transport is in place.



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 20/01/2026