Hywel Dda University Health Board

Quality Improvement Support Officer

The closing date is 18 August 2025

Job summary

Hywel Dda University Health Board is on a very exciting journey of continuous quality improvement. Over recent years we have invested in developing our skill set and capability to make a real and sustainable difference in quality for our service users, families, carers and staff.

We have an exciting opportunity to expand our Quality Improvement & Service Transformation Team and are seeking an individual with admin experience and an interest in quality improvement.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication and administrative skills whilst being able to support teams to improve and hold patient care at the heart of their work.

Main duties of the job

You will work as part of a dynamic team across the four acute sites in Hywel Dda working on co-ordinating the Enabling Quality Improvement in Practice Programme and assisting in supporting the Quality Improvement & Service Transformation Practitioners in data collection and admin elements of projects.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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

Details

Date posted

30 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,313 to £26,999 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

100-AC215-0725

Job locations

Health Board Wide – to be confirmed

Health Board Wide – to be confirmed

SA31 3HB


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 27.08.2025

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 27.08.2025

Person Specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

  • Good standard of education (5 GCSE's or equivalent at A-C including Maths and English)
  • Level 3 or equivalent demonstrable experience of word processing
  • IT literate with a comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft office, packages including word, excel, power point & outlook
  • Up to date skills in office systems and functions eg. Laptops, overhead projector, photocopiers, laminator
  • Bronze IQT

Desirable

  • ECDL
  • Educated to advanced level or equivalent
  • Knowledge of NHS and how it works
  • Knowledge of HB and it's development
  • IQT Silver

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a team
  • Experience of setting up spreadsheets and managing multiple databases
  • Experience of working in a busy office environment and dealing with multiple priorities
  • Evidence of problem solving
  • Handles difficult situations and ensures effective working by using a range of interpersonal skills
  • Ability to produce written reports, minutes in a clear, concise language

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a changing environment
  • Experience of working within a healthcare environment
  • Experience of passing on knowledge to others through designing and delivering training

Language Skills

Desirable

  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Person Specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

  • Good standard of education (5 GCSE's or equivalent at A-C including Maths and English)
  • Level 3 or equivalent demonstrable experience of word processing
  • IT literate with a comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft office, packages including word, excel, power point & outlook
  • Up to date skills in office systems and functions eg. Laptops, overhead projector, photocopiers, laminator
  • Bronze IQT

Desirable

  • ECDL
  • Educated to advanced level or equivalent
  • Knowledge of NHS and how it works
  • Knowledge of HB and it's development
  • IQT Silver

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a team
  • Experience of setting up spreadsheets and managing multiple databases
  • Experience of working in a busy office environment and dealing with multiple priorities
  • Evidence of problem solving
  • Handles difficult situations and ensures effective working by using a range of interpersonal skills
  • Ability to produce written reports, minutes in a clear, concise language

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a changing environment
  • Experience of working within a healthcare environment
  • Experience of passing on knowledge to others through designing and delivering training

Language Skills

Desirable

  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Health Board Wide – to be confirmed

Health Board Wide – to be confirmed

SA31 3HB


Employer's website

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Health Board Wide – to be confirmed

Health Board Wide – to be confirmed

SA31 3HB


Employer's website

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Quality Improvement Practitioner

Claire Rawlinson

claire.rawlinson@wales.nhs.uk

07484887743

Details

Date posted

30 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,313 to £26,999 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

100-AC215-0725

Job locations

Health Board Wide – to be confirmed

Health Board Wide – to be confirmed

SA31 3HB


Supporting documents

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