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Job summary

Main area
Human Resources
Grade
Band 5
Contract
10 months (Fixed Term/Secondment until 08/06/2027 due to secondment cover)
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week (Able to consider a minimum of 30 hours)
Job ref
100-AC242-0826
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
To be confirmed - Carmarthenshire locality
Town
Carmarthenshire
Salary
£32,557 - £39,631 per annum (pro rata if part time)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
Today at 23:59
Interview date
23/09/2026

Employer heading

Hywel Dda University Health Board logo

Workforce Advisor

Band 5

Our Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We continuously work together to be the best we can be as we strive to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you would demonstrate these values in the way that you work with us.

If you are registered Health Care professional considering relocating to the Hywel Dda area in West Wales please don’t hesitate to contact our recruitment campaigns team directly via [email protected]

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Hywel Dda University Health Board reserve the right to close vacancies after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration for a post.


The salary scale for a Band 3 has been adjusted as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2026/2027 and will be implemented in August 2026 backdated to 01 April 2026 where applicable.

Job overview

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.

Working for our organisation

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 service

Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
  • 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 criteria
  • An understanding of the NHS Terms and Conditions including Agenda for Change.

Experience

Essential criteria
  • 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 criteria
  • Experience of managing organisational change & advising on staff consultation.
  • Experience of working in partnership with TU’s in a Unionised environment.

Other

Essential criteria
  • Willingness to develop Welsh language skills in the role.
Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNo smoking policyCymraegDisability confident employerStep into healthCarer Confident (With Welsh translation)Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldCore principlesStonewall 2023 Bronze

Applicant requirements

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
James Bennett
Job title
Senior Workforce Manager
Email address
[email protected]
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