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Job summary

Main area
Medical Education
Grade
Band 4
Contract
13 months (Fixed term/Secondment until 08/10/2027)
Hours
Part time - 22.5 hours per week
Job ref
100-AC224-0826
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Hafan Derwen, St David's Park
Town
Carmarthen
Salary
£28,819 - £31,626 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
26/08/2026 23:59
Interview date
03/09/2026

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Hywel Dda University Health Board logo

Clinical Skills Co-ordinator

Band 4

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.

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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

This is a fixed term/secondment post until 08/10/2027 to cover a period of maternity leave. 

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.

The Medical Education Department at Hafan Derwen, Carmarthen are looking to recruit a Clinical Skills Co-ordinator. This exciting role is to provide technical support for clinical skills and simulation teaching for medical and physician associate students and medical staff at various levels in their training. The post also requires supporting student and junior doctor induction, general support in the department, some administrative tasks and working with colleagues on other sites. 

The applicant should demonstrate they work well within a team, with experience of working in a clinical environment an advantage. Excellent communication skills and a knowledge of administrative procedures and excellent technology and digital IT skills are also required. Training on the set up and maintenance of skills and simulation equipment will be given. 

The hours are less than full time (3 days a week) and requires some flexibility. 

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the role include:-

- Co-ordinating the clinical skills and simulation teaching and learning for students, trainees and work experience students

- Prepare the learning environment 

- Create certificates for attendance and presentation

- Liaise with key stakeholders such as clinical teams and universities

- Obtain feedback from service users to inform future provision with a view to continual improvements

- Be a team player and work with other medical education centre staff to ensure the general smooth running of the centre

- General admin duties

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); 99 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
•    Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical skills and simulation teaching and learning is an integral part of medical education. 

Main responsibilities of the role will include:-

- Supporting the provision of high quality medical education through the co-ordination of clinical skills and simulation training

-  Working with the Medical Education Teams and Universities to plan and prepare for teaching and learning which corresponds with relevant curricula and learning needs

- Identify opportunities to continually improve the service offered in order to make Hywel Dda the place to be for medical education and training

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 03/09/2026.

Person specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • HNC/HND or Diploma qualification or proven experience of work at this level
  • Knowledge of a range of administrative procedures
  • Knowledge of IT systems including Outlook, Excel spreadsheets and databases
Desirable criteria
  • Educated to Diploma level or attainment of HCSW NVQ level 3
  • Knowledge of working in a clinical area
  • Knowledge of the Medical Education process within the NHS

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working in a busy environment
  • Experience of working co-operatively with colleagues
  • Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of training and teaching
  • Experience of working in the NHS or an educational environment
  • Experience of communicating with health professionals

Language Skills

Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

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

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Catrin Jarman
Job title
Medical Education Centre Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01267 283091
Additional information

Nicky Pearce, Lead Medical Education Manager

[email protected] 

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