About this role
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Ward Clerk to join the team on Enlli Ward at Bronglais General Hospital. This post is a key front-of-house role within a busy inpatient ward environment, providing comprehensive administrative support to the multidisciplinary team in the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality patient care.
The post is 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 09:00am - 17:00pm
The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing demands in a fast-paced clinical setting. You will contribute significantly to the efficient day-to-day running of the ward, providing administrative and clerical support to nursing staff, medical staff and allied health professionals, as well as acting as a first point of contact for patients and their relatives, both face-to-face and via the telephone.
Main duties of the job
The role involves a range of administrative tasks including maintaining patient records both paper and electronic, handling telephone and face to face enquires, processing incoming and outgoing post, coordinating appointments.
We're looking for someone who is proactive, a good team player, and capable of working independently when required. Flexibility, reliability, and a positive attitude are important qualities for success in this role.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; however, we welcome applications for both Welsh and English speakers.
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 03/06/2026
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge Essential
NVQ2 or equivalent demonstrable experience of administrative/office skills and knowledge
Desirable
ECDL or equivalent experience and/or qualifications
Experience Essential
Previous office administration experience Experience with using IT systems
Desirable
Experience of working within the NHS
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).
Employer details Employer name Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address Enlli Ward, Bronglais General Hospital
Caradog Road
Aberystwyth
SY23 1ER
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)