Job summary
This post is a Fixed Term/ Secondment until 31.03.2027 . 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.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a small, dynamic team of transformation professionals working across the Health Board, Local Authority and Third Sector partners. The role is central to driving the integration of health and social care services in Pembrokeshire. You will work closely with a wide range of stakeholders to support project delivery, governance, and reporting across a portfolio of initiatives aimed at improving health and wellbeing outcomes for our population
You will be expected to work across both Withybush Hospital and South Pembrokeshire Hospital sites.
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to lead on the planning, implementation and delivery of specific projects relating to innovation and transformation and also provide project support to the Directorate and Project Manager in the planning and delivery of programmes.
You must be able to communicate effectively in order to build good working relationships and be confident in working autonomously, prioritising your own workload in order to meet strict deadlines.
You will also be expected to assist in audits to ensure excellent data quality.
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 10.11.2025
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 10.11.2025
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Degree or equivalent experience / CPD
- Thorough understanding of a range of PC software (e.g. Microsoft Office, Email, Intranet)
Desirable
- Understanding of systems in use within NHS organisations including primary, community and secondary care
- Project Management Qualification
- An understanding of various social media packages (e.g Linkedin, Facebook, Twitter and Glassdoor)
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of supporting and managing projects
- Demonstrable experience of organising and coordinating a range of complex projects simultaneously
Desirable
- Experience of working within an NHS environment
- An understanding of project methodology
Language Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Degree or equivalent experience / CPD
- Thorough understanding of a range of PC software (e.g. Microsoft Office, Email, Intranet)
Desirable
- Understanding of systems in use within NHS organisations including primary, community and secondary care
- Project Management Qualification
- An understanding of various social media packages (e.g Linkedin, Facebook, Twitter and Glassdoor)
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of supporting and managing projects
- Demonstrable experience of organising and coordinating a range of complex projects simultaneously
Desirable
- Experience of working within an NHS environment
- An understanding of project methodology
Language Skills
Desirable
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).
