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Job summary

Main area
Administrative and Clerical
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 7.5 hours per week (Friday)
Job ref
100-AC218-0826
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Leri Cancer Unit, Bronglais General Hospital
Town
Aberystwyth
Salary
£26,813 - £27,890 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
13/08/2026 23:59
Interview date
21/08/2026

Employer heading

Hywel Dda University Health Board logo

Administrative Officer Leri Cancer Unit

Band 3

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

Leri Cancer Unit is looking to recruit an administrative officer to provide high‑quality administrative and clerical support to the Chemotherapy (Systemic Anti‑Cancer Therapy – SACT) Unit, Oncology and Haematology clinics, ensuring the smooth coordination of patient pathways, clinics, and treatment schedules, while maintaining accurate records and supporting the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to deliver safe, efficient, and patient‑centred care.

Main duties of the job

To provide a welcoming and polite reception to patients, relatives and carers from the main reception desk of Leri Cancer Unit. Leri Cancer Unit comprises of a treatment area delivering chemotherapy and Systemic anti cancer therapies and an outpatient clinic area.  The successful applicant will be responsible for supporting the chemotherapy unit and outpatient clinics as described in the detailed job description.

This role requires a motivated candidate with excellent communication skills, computer literacy and willingness to learn.  Previous experience in an administrative role would be welcomed, however, full training will be provided. 

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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 services

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 21/08/2026

Person specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Level 3 qualification (e.g. A Levels, AS Levels, NVQ3) or equivalent demonstrable experience of administrative / office skills and knowledge
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of Medical/Healthcare Terminology

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working in an administrative / office environment
  • Familiar and competent with Microsoft IT packages, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Familiar and confident using email and searching the internetFamiliar and confident using email and searching the internet
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team

Other

Essential criteria
  • Flexible approach to needs of the service
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

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Rachel Bran
Job title
Senior Sister
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01970 635980
Additional information

Sarah Garbutt 

Junior Sister

[email protected]

01970 635980

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