About this role
Job summary
The post holder will support the Senior Welsh Language Officer in ensuring that the Health Board fulfils its statutory duties in line with theWelsh Language Measure (Wales) 2011 and to support the provision of bilingual services to patients.
This post could be based across our Health Board area. Please reach out to discuss with the appointing manager our hybrid working options.
Main duties of the job
You will support the Senior Welsh Language Officer in helping the Health Board meet its Welsh Language Standards, making sure services are accessible and compliant within agreed timescales.A key part of the role is promoting the use of Welsh across the organisation, particularly for priority groups such as children and young people, mental health service users, older people, and those with additional communication needs.
You will work closely with teams across the Health Board to provide guidance and practical support, helping them develop and monitor their own bilingual services. This includes encouraging the use of Welsh in everyday work, ensuring documents and communications are bilingual, and supporting staff in understanding the importance of language choice for patients and service users.
The role also involves supporting Welsh language training, maintaining strong relationships with internal teams and external partners, including assisting at Health Board conferences and engaging with Welsh-language media and helping to create a positive, inclusive bilingual culture. You'll contribute to communications, events, and initiatives that encourage staff confidence in using Welsh, while helping to ensure policies, services, and systems fully reflect Welsh language requirements.
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 userexperiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, wewelcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is essential for this post.
Interviews will be held on 30/06/2026
Person Specification
Qualifications and Education Essential
Educated to diploma level or equivalent OR equivalent knowledge and experience of: o The Welsh Language Act 1993 o The Welsh Language Measure (Wales) 2011 o Welsh Language Standards
Desirable
Degree in Welsh Language Good knowledge of equality legislation Knowledge and understanding of NHS and associated processes
Experience Essential
Previous experience of promoting bilingualism OR equivalent strong understanding of Welsh Language issues Experience of working in a public sector organisation that is required to comply with the Welsh Language Standards Demonstrable experience of communicating information effectively
Desirable
Working in the NHS
Other Essential
There may be a requirement to travel to attend meetings and events across the health board area of Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire Welsh Speaker (Level 5)
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
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United Kingdom
Employer's website https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)