About this role
Job summary
This post is a Fixed Term/Secondment for 10 months until 08/06/27 due to secondment cover.
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.
The post plays an integral part in the Operational Workforce team, providing generalist operational workforce advice to managers and staff, ensuring services are effectively supported. It is required to provide professional generalist workforce support, within the remit of policies and procedures, current employment law and generalist best practice.
The post holder will also provide support to the Workforce team and the different roles that comprise it, contributing to the delivery of the Department's objectives. This is an ideal opportunity to join a friendly and supportive team where you can apply and develop your knowledge and skills.
Main duties of the job
To take an active, operational role in working with managers across all services to proactively manage sickness absence. To support the Workforce Team with a variety of employee relations process including disciplinary and Respect and Resolution, including any associated investigations and hearings. To provide advice and support to line managers within the remit of Health Board policy and employment law. To advise on employment contracts, entitlements and national and local NHS terms and conditions. To develop an expertise in employment law and HR best practice. To support the Senior Workforce Team with specified project work as it may arise from time to time, including issues around national initiatives/ projects that may necessitate representing the Health Board with external bodies.
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:BronglaisHospital in Aberystwyth;GlangwiliHospital 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); 99 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
Numerous mental health and learning disabilities service
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 23/09/2026.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge Essential
Qualified to CIPD level 5 or willingness to study. Relevant degree or equivalent experience. Evidence of continuing professional development Up to date knowledge of employment law. Demonstrable IT skills including Microsoft suite of applications.
Desirable
An understanding of the NHS Terms and Conditions including Agenda for Change.
Experience Essential
Experience of working within HR or similar area of work. Experience of advising/supporting or managing sickness absence. Experience of supporting employee relations matters in the workplace. Experience of advising on HR policies and procedures and Terms and Conditions. Experience of creating positive working relationships with managers and colleagues.
Desirable
Experience of managing organisational change & advising on staff consultation. Experience of working in partnership with TU's in a Unionised environment.
Other Essential
Willingness to develop Welsh language skills in the role.
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).
Employer details Employer name Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address To be confirmed - Carmarthenshire locality
Carmarthenshire
SA31 3BT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)