Job Description

We are recruiting for a Health Records Clerk to be based in our Health Records Department in Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire.



For this role, previous experience is not required as on the job training will be provided. You will predominately begin your training in our Filing Library and then be exposed to other duties within the department, both on the Prince Philip Hospital and Dafen Industrial Estate sites.



The post holder will cover a range of duties including;



Filing and retrieving of patient records, locating, and providing patient records for all outpatient appointments, planned admissions and day case attendances.



Operation of a computerised patients administration system, including inputting and retrieval of data.



Arranging patients' hospital appointments via the appointment centre and general phone duties.



Scanning of records for a number of departments.



A flexible approach to the needs of the service is required and to undertake additional duties as and when required. The ability to work effectively as part of a team is vital.



Please get in touch with us by using the contact details below, to discuss the post in more detail or arrange an informal visit - we would be happy to meet with you!



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



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 10/12/2025