Hywel Dda University Health Board

Team Secretary/Administrator (MH&LD - Adult CMHT)

The closing date is 26 January 2026

Job summary

An exciting chance to make a real impact has opened up for a proactive, experienced, and people-focused professional to join our Administration Team as a Team Secretary/Administrator for the Adult Community Mental Health Team at Brynmair Clinic, Llanelli.

Experience of a range of IT systems including Microsoft Word, Excel Management, Data Collection, Power Point, and E-Mail, coupled with proven secretarial skills and previous experience is essential.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be required to undertake a wide range of duties including receipt and distribution of mail, first point of contact for the service, and operate our patient administration systems, (WPAS) and Care Partner.

The successful candidate will also be required to process referrals and maintain an accurate database. They will be expected to demonstrate excellent organisation skills and be flexible and adaptable in their approach to work. They must be able to work on their own initiative, use tact and diplomacy where appropriate and possess excellent communication skills.

The successful candidate will be required to support the delivery of a quality comprehensive service to the team and provide cover in the event of administrative staff absences.

The role may also involve travelling to and working across other sites within the Directorate in support of service delivery.

In line with the Transformation of Mental Health Services, the successful candidate may be required to provide administrative support for the delivery of a 7-day service in the future.

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 NHShealthcare 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 disabilitiesservices.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well aspublic, private and third sector colleagues, including our valuedteam of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth;

  • Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital inLlanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
  • Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandoveryhospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital inCeredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals inPembrokeshire
  • Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan inCeredigion, and several other community settings
  • 47 general practices (six of which are health board managedpractices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices;and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
  • Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Details

Date posted

14 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,313 to £26,999 a year per annum (pro rata if part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Job share

Reference number

100-AC011-0126

Job locations

Brynmair Clinic

11 Goring Road

Llanelli

SA15 3HF


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 04/02/2026

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 04/02/2026

Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential

  • RSA/NVQ 3 or equivalent demonstrable experience of administrative / office skills and knowledge

Desirable

  • ECDL or equivalent experience and or qualifications

Experience

Essential

  • Familiar and competent with Microsoft IT packages, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Familiar and confident using email and searching the internet
  • Experience of maintaining spreadsheets, databases

Desirable

  • Experience of working within the NHS
  • Experience of patient administration systems
  • Experience of taking and transcribing minutes of meetings

Language Skills

Desirable

  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential

  • RSA/NVQ 3 or equivalent demonstrable experience of administrative / office skills and knowledge

Desirable

  • ECDL or equivalent experience and or qualifications

Experience

Essential

  • Familiar and competent with Microsoft IT packages, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Familiar and confident using email and searching the internet
  • Experience of maintaining spreadsheets, databases

Desirable

  • Experience of working within the NHS
  • Experience of patient administration systems
  • Experience of taking and transcribing minutes of meetings

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

Brynmair Clinic

11 Goring Road

Llanelli

SA15 3HF


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Brynmair Clinic

11 Goring Road

Llanelli

SA15 3HF


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Administration Manager MH&LD

Laura Lewis

laura.lewis14@wales.nhs.uk

01554772768

Details

Date posted

14 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,313 to £26,999 a year per annum (pro rata if part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Job share

Reference number

100-AC011-0126

Job locations

Brynmair Clinic

11 Goring Road

Llanelli

SA15 3HF


Supporting documents

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