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Hywel Dda University Health Board

Senior Medical Workforce Advisor

The closing date is 30 March 2026

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Job summary

Hywel Dda University Health Board is looking for a confident and forward-thinking Senior Medical Workforce Advisor to help shape and strengthen our medical workforce function. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic, people-focused environment and wants to play a meaningful role in supporting high-quality patient care.

As a Senior Medical Workforce Advisor, you will be a trusted expert and key partner to clinical leaders and operational teams. Your insight and guidance will help ensure we attract, develop and retain a motivated and effective medical workforce--one that is equipped to meet the needs of our communities now and in the future.

What You'll Do

  • Provide expert advice on medical and dental terms and conditions, including job planning and rota compliance.
  • Lead on a wide range of medical workforce matters, from contractual queries to complex staffing issues across all medical grades.
  • Implement and embed policies and procedures aligned with national guidance and best practice.
  • Build strong, collaborative relationships with clinical leaders and managers, offering proactive, solutions-driven support.
  • Analyse workforce data to identify trends, risks and opportunities, helping to inform strategic decision-making.

Main duties of the job

  • Responsible for providing expert advice to Directors, General Managers, SDM's, Clinical Directors etc to ensure the most effective use of medical resources.
  • To provide expert advice on all aspects of Medical and Dental Staff, ensuring a high-quality service is delivered to all our customers, both internally and externally.
  • Responsible for ensuring that information and advice on Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions, contracts, HR practice and employment law is accurate and up to date and also ensuring that queries are resolved promptly and accurately and ensuring decisions are made on the basis of best advice to both internal and external bodies.
  • Manage effectively, professional/personal, often complex and sensitive problems, relating to training and sickness for all medical and dental staff who can be upset and aggressive, liaising with appropriate internal and external bodies (the HEIW, ,PPA & GMC) where necessary, in line with Health Board Policy, HEIW policy and the TCS.
  • To gain an in-depth knowledge of the amended Consultant Contract and new SAS contract to be able to appropriately advice managers and staff.

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

19 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,263 to £47,280 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

100-AC034-0226-B

Job locations

Prince Philip Hospital

Bryngwyn Mawr

Llanelli

SA14 8QF


Job description

Job responsibilities

This post is advertised as a Band 6, however applicants who do not currently hold all the necessary competencies to a Band 6 level are encouraged to apply and, if successful, will be appointed under Annex 21 rules whereby 65% of the top of Band 6 will be payable during the 1st year, 70% during the 2nd year, and 75% during the 3rd year. Applicants would be supported to develop their competencies required to fulfil the role within 36 months.

Following successful completion and successful attainment of skills and competences for the role, the post holder will then be paid at band 6 (minimum point on the scale). Failure to achieve the competencies in the designated timeframe could result in re-deployment.

You will bring a blend of technical expertise, confidence, and emotional intelligence and be comfortable advising senior clinicians, navigating sensitive issues and influencing decision-making.

The role involves Hybrid working as a mix of in the office and work from home. Currently the team do 50% of their working hours in the office to provide office cover.

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 09/04/2026.

Job description

Job responsibilities

This post is advertised as a Band 6, however applicants who do not currently hold all the necessary competencies to a Band 6 level are encouraged to apply and, if successful, will be appointed under Annex 21 rules whereby 65% of the top of Band 6 will be payable during the 1st year, 70% during the 2nd year, and 75% during the 3rd year. Applicants would be supported to develop their competencies required to fulfil the role within 36 months.

Following successful completion and successful attainment of skills and competences for the role, the post holder will then be paid at band 6 (minimum point on the scale). Failure to achieve the competencies in the designated timeframe could result in re-deployment.

You will bring a blend of technical expertise, confidence, and emotional intelligence and be comfortable advising senior clinicians, navigating sensitive issues and influencing decision-making.

The role involves Hybrid working as a mix of in the office and work from home. Currently the team do 50% of their working hours in the office to provide office cover.

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 09/04/2026.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

  • Degree in relevant subject plus CIPD qualified or equivalent experience to post graduate diploma level
  • Evidence of CPD.
  • Highly developed knowledge of employment law and its impact on policies and practices across the service
  • Sound knowledge of HR best practice
  • Computer literate.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of job evaluation systems.
  • Knowledge of NHS terms and conditions.
  • Knowledge of NHS modernisation agenda.

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable experience working at HR Officer level in a Medical Workforce function.
  • Experience of successfully implementing organisational change.

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary, unionised environment.
  • Experience of managing & developing staff.
  • Experience of using computerised information systems, particularly ESR, Intrepid, MRM Live.
  • Experience of working across a multi-site organisation.

Other

Essential

  • Ability to travel between different Health Board bases.
  • Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service

Desirable

  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

  • Degree in relevant subject plus CIPD qualified or equivalent experience to post graduate diploma level
  • Evidence of CPD.
  • Highly developed knowledge of employment law and its impact on policies and practices across the service
  • Sound knowledge of HR best practice
  • Computer literate.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of job evaluation systems.
  • Knowledge of NHS terms and conditions.
  • Knowledge of NHS modernisation agenda.

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable experience working at HR Officer level in a Medical Workforce function.
  • Experience of successfully implementing organisational change.

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary, unionised environment.
  • Experience of managing & developing staff.
  • Experience of using computerised information systems, particularly ESR, Intrepid, MRM Live.
  • Experience of working across a multi-site organisation.

Other

Essential

  • Ability to travel between different Health Board bases.
  • Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service

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

Prince Philip Hospital

Bryngwyn Mawr

Llanelli

SA14 8QF


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Prince Philip Hospital

Bryngwyn Mawr

Llanelli

SA14 8QF


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Medical Workforce Manager

Bethan Griffiths

bethan.griffiths101@wales.nhs.uk

01554783276

Details

Date posted

19 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,263 to £47,280 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

100-AC034-0226-B

Job locations

Prince Philip Hospital

Bryngwyn Mawr

Llanelli

SA14 8QF


Supporting documents

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