Job Description

This post is a Fixed Term/ Secondment until 30/11/2026 due to secondment cover. 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.



An interesting opportunity has arisen to work within the Health Improvement and Wellbeing team in Hywel Dda University Health Board.



Applications are invited from enthusiastic, motivated, qualified and suitably experienced individuals for this Band 4 Partnership Support Officer supporting the regional Health Improvement and Wellbeing Team in the Public Health Directorate .



The role will require an individual who is confident working with partners and has the flexibility to work across partnership organisations and to support the health improvement team by providing a professional and effective secretarial and administration service. This will require high levels of integrity, empathy and commitment to Hywel Dda University Health Board.



This is a varied and enjoyable role that requires someone who has experience and enthusiasm. We are looking for someone who has both passion and commitment, is proactive, hard-working and has a great eye for detail. Someone who is a team player and able to demonstrate a compassionate and professional approach to the team's work developing services that make a difference to the health of the population of Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion.



Provide a comprehensive, professional and effective secretarial and administration service to the Smoking and Wellbeing team within the Health Improvement Team of the Health Board. Take the lead in supporting the administrative needs of the multi-agency services and partnerships involved for which the team has lead responsibility.



Provide and coordinate administrative and secretarial services including for example, the preparation of all agendas and minutes and any appropriate follow-up action as required.



Provide project support during the development and implementation of strategic plans and service improvement projects.



Ensure referrals and queries from clients are taken effectively and efficiently put onto our computer system and distributed to Smoking and Wellbeing Practitioners and Health Coaches.



Assist in the development of performance information and intelligence to support strategic planning and performance monitoring.



Display a considerable degree of initiative, apply a high degree of confidentiality and promote the values of partnership working. This might include supporting with the management of projects by gathering information, analysing and presenting information and undertaking enquiries as and when necessary.



The work is varied and changeable which reflects the nature of the wide portfolio held by the Public Health Team.



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 02/02/2026