Job summary
- Main area
- Maternity
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 100-AC352-1225
- Employer
- Hywel Dda University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Glangwili General Hospital
- Town
- Carmarthen
- Salary
- £24,833 per annum (pro rata if part time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/12/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 06/01/2026
Employer heading
Maternity Ward Clerk
Band 2
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Job overview
We are looking for a passionate Ward Clerk to join our multi-disciplinary team in the Maternity Unit in Glangwili Hospital. You will be based on one of three wards, Antenatal, Labour or Dinefwr ward.
You must have excellent communication skills, be reliable, punctual and work well in a team, whilst being adaptable to changing situations. You will need to be able to work calmly and efficiently within a busy and intensive environment, dealing with sometimes unpredictable situations, whilst remaining focused on providing a person-centred approach to care.
We recognise that our team members are our greatest asset and are keen that you feel supported and encouraged to fulfil your potential.
Main duties of the job
As a Ward Clerk, you will manage and provide secretarial and administrative support . A strong sense of teamwork and commitment to maintaining high standards is essential to this position. The role will suit someone who enjoys working in a busy office, where they would be able to work as a team, as well as under their own initiative.
You will need to be able to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels, be able to provide excellent customer service and deal with administrative tasks in a timely and effective manner.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English 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); 97 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 06/01/2026
Person specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Good standard of education
- Numeracy and Literacy Skills
Experience
Essential criteria
- IT skills: Microsoft and email
Desirable criteria
- Office / Administration Experience
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Willingness to learn administrative / clerical / ward procedures through on-the-job training
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work to meet deadlines
- Able to work as part of a team.
Language Skills
Desirable criteria
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Michelle Langston
- Job title
- Dinefwr Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01267 227591
- Additional information
Alison Jones Clinical and Operational Lead Midwife Glangwili Hospital 01267 283333
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