Job summary
This is a fixed term/secondment post until 28/02/2026. 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.
We are looking for an ambitious, passionate and talented individual to help make a positive impact within the Health Board's Operational Workforce Team.
Hywel Dda in one of the largest healthcare provides in Wales delivering acute, intermediate, mental health, community and primary care services for almost 400,000 people living in Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion.
The Workforce and Organisational Development function in Hywel Dda is in an exciting position, as we have embarked on a new vision and direction based on an HR disrupted approach to our policy work and kinder people processes, for the management of employee relations issues.
Main duties of the job
As the Senior Workforce Advisor for the Pembrokeshire team, you will provide expertise and advice to managers across the County on a range of operational areas of HR, including the management of sickness absence, disciplinary and performance matters and organisational change.
You will develop positive relationships with managers and employees and work with colleagues across the Workforce and Organisational Development function to identify people centred solutions.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual through a values based HR approach, to make a positive contribution to patient care for our communities.
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
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 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 25/07/2025
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 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 25/07/2025
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Graduate Member of CIPD
- Degree or equivalent level of experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Extensive knowledge of employment law
Desirable
- HPMA member
- ECDL
- Broad understanding of Agenda for Change
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to the needs of the service
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Generalist HR experience
- Working in partnership with TU's in a Unionised environment
- Working in a multidisciplinary environment and across departments/County
- Disciplinary issues
- Policy development & implementation
- Conflict Resolution
Desirable
- NHS Experience
- TUPE transfer handling regulations
- Experience of managing organisational change & advising on staff consultation
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Graduate Member of CIPD
- Degree or equivalent level of experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Extensive knowledge of employment law
Desirable
- HPMA member
- ECDL
- Broad understanding of Agenda for Change
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to the needs of the service
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Generalist HR experience
- Working in partnership with TU's in a Unionised environment
- Working in a multidisciplinary environment and across departments/County
- Disciplinary issues
- Policy development & implementation
- Conflict Resolution
Desirable
- NHS Experience
- TUPE transfer handling regulations
- Experience of managing organisational change & advising on staff consultation
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
