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Job summary

Main area
Clerical
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 26.5 hours per week (To cover week days and weekends)
Job ref
100-AC031-0226
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Prince Philip Hospital
Town
Llanelli
Salary
£24,833 per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
16/02/2026 23:59
Interview date
27/02/2026

Employer heading

Hywel Dda University Health Board logo

Ward Clerk

Band 2

Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic Ward Clerk to join our team to provide administrative support for the Acute Medical Assessment Unit (AMAU).

The post holder will help in the smooth operation of the administrative aspects of the ward by relieving professional staff of clerical and administrative duties in which the post holder will play an integral part. 

Main duties of the job

The Acute Medical Assessment Unit (AMAU) is made up of 24 beds and includes 3 resus beds where we are able to directly admit emergency patients from the ambulances. 

We are looking for someone who is hardworking, motivated and 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  27/02/2026

Person specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

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

Language Requirements

Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Speaker (level 1)

Experience

Essential criteria
  • IT skills: Microsoft and email
  • On the job training will be provided
Desirable criteria
  • Office / Administration Experience

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
Rebecca Noot
Job title
Senior Sister
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01554 781102
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