Job summary
This post is a Fixed Term/ Secondment until 31.12.26. 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 currently seeking a maternity cover within our Recruitment Department for the following department;
Consultant and General Practitioner (GP) Medical Recruitment team based at Carmarthen.
You will be required to work flexibly within the Recruitment Team, whilst supporting the Recruitment Advisor and Senior Recruitment Advisor in delivering an efficient, effective, and safe recruitment process.
Main duties of the job
As well as being a key point of contact for recruiting managers, the successful applicants will work as part of a busy team and be responsible for day-to-day supervision of the team.
This will include providing support and guidance to the team, co-ordinating and allocating workload and the training of new team members. You will also provide support to the Resourcing Advisor, to ensure the recruitment processes within the Health Board are efficient, effective and safe.
Working with a variety of stakeholders you will need to hold the Health Board values at the centre of your day to day transactions.
The recruitment function has the ambition to transform the recruitment pathway, ensuring a personalised service is provided to all engaged.
The successful applicant will need to be person centred, with a shared ambition to deliver the objectives to all.
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
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 06.01.2026
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 06.01.2026
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Level 4 qualification in a relevant subject or demonstrable equivalent experience e.g.: Dealing with a variety of customers verbally, in writing / electronically, using customer service as a competitive tool
- Working knowledge of policies, procedures and employment law
Desirable
- Basic knowledge of immigration legislation
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in recruitment / candidate resourcing or process driven administration environment
- Experience of delivering excellent customer service
- Experience within an office environment
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in the NHS
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
- Flexible approach to needs of the service
Language Skills
Desirable
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Ability to implement quality improvements to processes.
- Ability to monitor and solve customer queries.
- Excellent IT skills including a good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office package.
- Excellent organisation skills with the ability to prioritise effectively.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Level 4 qualification in a relevant subject or demonstrable equivalent experience e.g.: Dealing with a variety of customers verbally, in writing / electronically, using customer service as a competitive tool
- Working knowledge of policies, procedures and employment law
Desirable
- Basic knowledge of immigration legislation
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in recruitment / candidate resourcing or process driven administration environment
- Experience of delivering excellent customer service
- Experience within an office environment
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in the NHS
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
- Flexible approach to needs of the service
Language Skills
Desirable
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Ability to implement quality improvements to processes.
- Ability to monitor and solve customer queries.
- Excellent IT skills including a good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office package.
- Excellent organisation skills with the ability to prioritise effectively.
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).
