Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join Hywel Dda University Health Board in a new role of Solicitor/Counsel. The successful applicant will play a key role in the development of legal services within the health board. We are looking for a dynamic and dedicated individual to bring enthusiasm and innovation to the role.
Main duties of the job
The successful post holder will be highly motivated and expected to work with minimal supervision. The post holder will be running a caseload of predominantly court of protection matters, inquests and some involvement in the more complex redress matters. It is also expected that the post holder will provide advice on general health care law.
About us
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

Details
Date posted
05 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
56,514 to 63,623 a year per annum (pro rata if part time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Job share
Reference number
100-AC264-0925
Job locations
To be determined on appointment - within Hywel Dda region
TBC
SA31 3BB
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 userexperiences. 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 25/09/2025. Job description
Job responsibilities
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 userexperiences. 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 25/09/2025.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential

• Law Degree (or evidence of qualification through the Solicitors Regulation Authority Register)
• Legal Practice Course (LPC) or equivalent
• Professional Skills Course (or equivalent)
• Knowledge of health care and clinical negligence & personal injury law
• Knowledge of Mental Capacity and Mental Health Law
• Knowledge of all aspects of integrated governance

Desirable

• Pg Dip Medical Ethics and Law

Experience
Essential

• Drafting and preparing legal documents
• Experience of taking matters to the Court of Protection
• Claims Management experience
• Experience of clinical negligence, personal injury litigation systems and processes
• Managing cases involving complex patient issues
• Undertaking complex research
• Change Management
• Making presentations on complex issues to a large number of people
• Leadership skills

Desirable

• Attending and managing Inquests
• Advocacy
• Preparing cases & attending Court of Protection Hearings
• Strategy/Policy development

Language Skills
Desirable

• Wesh Speaker (Level 1)

Other
Essential

• To meet requirement of SRA in undertaking CPD
• Will be required to travel to different locations within Health Board and across the UK

Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential

• Law Degree (or evidence of qualification through the Solicitors Regulation Authority Register)
• Legal Practice Course (LPC) or equivalent
• Professional Skills Course (or equivalent)
• Knowledge of health care and clinical negligence & personal injury law
• Knowledge of Mental Capacity and Mental Health Law
• Knowledge of all aspects of integrated governance

Desirable

• Pg Dip Medical Ethics and Law

Experience
Essential

• Drafting and preparing legal documents
• Experience of taking matters to the Court of Protection
• Claims Management experience
• Experience of clinical negligence, personal injury litigation systems and processes
• Managing cases involving complex patient issues
• Undertaking complex research
• Change Management
• Making presentations on complex issues to a large number of people
• Leadership skills

Desirable

• Attending and managing Inquests
• Advocacy
• Preparing cases & attending Court of Protection Hearings
• Strategy/Policy development

Language Skills
Desirable

• Wesh Speaker (Level 1)

Other
Essential

• To meet requirement of SRA in undertaking CPD
• Will be required to travel to different locations within Health Board and across the UK

Skills Required