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Job summary

Main area
Trauma & Orthopaedics
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
Working days and hours will be agreed upon appointment
Job ref
100-AC172-0626-A
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Bronglais General hospital
Town
Aberystwyth
Salary
£26,300 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
28/07/2026 23:59
Interview date
05/08/2026

Employer heading

Hywel Dda University Health Board logo

Ward Clerk

Band 2

Our Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We continuously work together to be the best we can be as we strive to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you would demonstrate these values in the way that you work with us.

If you are registered Health Care professional considering relocating to the Hywel Dda area in West Wales please don’t hesitate to contact our recruitment campaigns team directly via [email protected]

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Hywel Dda University Health Board reserve the right to close vacancies after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration for a post.


The salary scale for a Band 3 has been adjusted as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2026/2027 and will be implemented in August 2026 backdated to 01 April 2026 where applicable.

Job overview

We are looking for a Ward Clerk to join our multi-disciplinary team Ceredig Ward  in Bronglais General Hospital, Aberystwyth 

You must have excellent communication skills and work well in a team. You will need to be able to work calmly and efficiently within a busy environment, whilst remaining focused on providing a person-centred approach to care.

This role supports a 7 day service and will require an element of weekend working on a rota basis.  Working days and hours will be agreed upon appointment.  

Main duties of the job

The Ward Clerk will provide administrative support to Ceredig Ward . A strong sense of teamwork and commitment to maintaining high standards is essential. The role requires someone who enjoys working as part of a team, as well as under their own initiative.
 
We are looking for someone who is motivated with good attention to detail, to help support the ward staff with a wide range of administrative tasks. Duties will involve updating hospital computer systems, handling medical records and answering the telephones. Full training will be provided.
 
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

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

Detailed job description and main 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 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 05.08.2026

Person specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Good standard of education
  • Numeracy and Literacy Skills

Experience

Essential criteria
  • IT skills: Microsoft and email
Desirable criteria
  • Office / Administration Experience

Language Skills

Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Speaker - Level 1

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Willingness to learn administrative / clerical / ward procedures through on-the-job training
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work to meet deadlines
  • Able to work as part of a team

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNo smoking policyCymraegDisability confident employerStep into healthCarer Confident (With Welsh translation)Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldCore principlesStonewall 2023 Bronze

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sue Dolman
Job title
Senior Sister
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01970 635644
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