About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated and driven individual, to join the theatre team at Prince Philip Hospital. The Commodities Co-ordinator plays a key role in supporting the smooth and efficient running of theatre services, by managing the procurement, coordination, and availability of surgical equipment and consumable items. The post holder will be responsible for overseeing loan equipment and consignment stock, ensuring that all required items are ordered, delivered, tracked, and available in line with operational demands and clinical requirements. Working within a multidisciplinary team, the role acts as a point of contact between theatre staff, procurement services, finance departments, and external suppliers. The post holder will ensure effective communication across all stakeholders, to maintain service continuity and minimise disruption to theatre activity.
Main duties of the job
The position requires proficient use of electronic systems (e.g. Microsoft packages), including procurement and stock management platforms, to accurately process orders, monitor inventory, manage invoices, and maintain detailed records. Responsibility includes ensuring financial accuracy, supporting cost-effective purchasing decisions, and contributing to efficient resource utilisation. A key aspect of the role is the proactive management of equipment and stock levels, including sourcing alternative products where necessary, monitoring expiry dates, coordinating equipment maintenance, and ensuring compliance with relevant policies and standards. The post holder is expected to use initiative, work independently, and contribute to continuous service improvement, while maintaining high standards of organisation, communication, and attention to detail. The role also involves supporting training activities, participating in audits, and contributing to departmental development.
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); 99 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 29.06.2026
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowlege Essential
NVQ Level 3 or has equivalent experience and be prepared to work towards achieving the NVQ Level 3 within one year of appointment or ILM level 3 or equivalent qualification such as E learning modules Prepared to work towards the decontamination award within one year of appointment
Desirable
Recognised decontamination certificate Knowledge of working with IT Systems e.g. Myrddin / Oracle
Experience Essential
Competent in the use of Microsoft Products Experience of developing systems and implementing policies and procedures
Desirable
NHS Experience in theatre and/or Endoscopy field Previous experience within the Procurement services Experience of working in a health or social care environment. IT Skills including Myrddin Theatre / Oracle systems
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 Prince Philip Hospital
Bryngwyn Mawr
Llanelli
SA14 8QF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)