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Job summary

Main area
Primary Care
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (Full time but part time hours will be considered)
Job ref
100-AC104-0426
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Withybush General Hospital
Town
Haverfordwest
Salary
£26,300 - £27,890 per annum (pro rata if part time)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
12/05/2026 23:59
Interview date
22/05/2026

Employer heading

Hywel Dda University Health Board logo

Administrative Officer - Primary Care

Band 3

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 Agenda for Change Pay Award for 2026/27 is effective from 1st April 2026.

Please note successful applicants with a start date from 1st April onwards the salary will be as per the 2026/27 pay award. For further detail the pay circular is available via this link https://www.nhs.wales/files/pc-resources/afc-w-02-2026-pdf-pdf?ts=1773244958086

Job overview

The Primary Care team is looking to recruit an Administrative Officer to join its central business support team, to provide  administrative support to  the Out of Hours (OOH) service and when required to the wider Primary Care team.

The administrator will work during the day, playing a vital role to ensure the OOH Service is supported in the delivery of urgent primary care services outside normal working hours. This position ensures that clinicians, managers and operational staff are provided with accurate information, timely coordination and reliable administrative processes, to enable safe and efficient patient care.
 
Working as part of a fast‑paced service, the postholder will be responsible for providing  clerical, and operational support, including managing confidential patient information, maintaining rotas and databases, supporting workforce coordination, and ensuring accurate documentation of clinical activity. The role requires strong organisational skills, excellent communication and the ability to remain calm and professional when working under pressure.
 

The Administrator serves as a key contact point for staff, partner organisations, and occasionally patients, ensuring queries are handled promptly and appropriately. They also contribute to service improvement by supporting audits, reporting, data collection, and compliance with governance requirements.

 

Main duties of the job

This role requires a flexible and proactive approach to meet the needs of the service and provides high‑quality administrative support to the Primary Care Team and wider service.
 
Key responsibilities include organising and supporting routine and ad‑hoc meetings, taking formal minutes and action notes, and managing enquiries received via email, telephone and face‑to‑face contact. The post holder will work in accordance with established policies and procedures, process Primary Care contractor claims and invoices within agreed timescales, and manage stock ordering.
 
The role also involves accurate data entry and maintenance of spreadsheets and clinical systems, supporting report production, extracting data, and organising and supporting training events. General office duties such as filing, photocopying and record management are also an integral part of the role.
 
Flexibility, attention to detail, and a commitment to high standards of service delivery are essential.

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

This is an exciting opportunity to work for Hywel Dda University Health Board.  The opportunity for flexible working as part of a wider supportive team will be considered in line with the requirements of the role.

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 22/05/2026.

 

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working in an administrative / office environment
  • Familiar and competent with Microsoft IT packages, especially Work, Excel and Powerpoint.
  • Familiar and confident using email and searching the internet.
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Level 3 qualification (e.g. A levels, AS Levels, NVQ3) or equivalent demonstrable experience of administrative / office skills and knowledge.
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of Medical/Healthcare Terminology

Language Skills

Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Other

Essential criteria
  • Flexible approach to needs of the service

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
Julia Chambers
Job title
Business and Risk Manager - Primary Care
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

 

 

 

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