Job Description

THIS POST IS A FIXED TERM / SECONDMENT FOR 6 MONTHS UNTIL 31/03/2026 DUE TO AN INTERNAL SECONDMENT. 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 exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time Personal Assistant to the Allied Health and Health Science Clinical Care Group (CCG) Senior Leadership Team. The post is based within Hafan Derwen in St David's Park, Carmarthen, and is fixed term until 31 March 2026 due to the secondment of the substantive post holder.



This post is pivotal to the smooth running of the Clinical Care Group which sits within the portfolio Chief Operating Officer.



The successful candidate will provide support to the Allied Health and Health Science Senior Leadership Team within the range of their responsibilities, acting as the main channel for communication within the team, with colleagues across the HB and with external stakeholders.



We are looking for a self-motivated enthusiastic individual with excellent organisation, communication and interpersonal skills. The role requires preparation of agendas, production of timely, accurate minutes and action logs, and the development and management of electronic systems to support the care group function.



The ideal candidate will have experience in these areas and have an excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office and will efficiently utilise Microsoft office packages, working independently with the ability to exercise initiative, work to deadlines and the ability to prioritise to ever changing demands.



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 22/08/2025.