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Receptionist
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 22.5 hours per week (7.5 hours per day, any day Monday to Thursday on a rota basis)
Job ref
100-AC024-0226
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Withybush General Hospital
Town
Haverfordwest
Salary
£24,833 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
24/02/2026 23:59
Interview date
10/03/2026

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Hywel Dda University Health Board logo

Receptionist/Clerical Officer

Band 2

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.


 

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced receptionist to work in the specialised and rewarding area of the Pembrokeshire Haematology and Oncology Day Unit (PHODU) at Withybush General Hospital, Haverfordwest.

We are looking for motivated individuals with an awareness and sensitivity to the specific needs of this patient group. PHODU is a busy and challenging environment, where oncology and haematology patients are attending for Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy and for clinic appointments. Excellent communication skills with a welcoming and courteous demeanour are essential for this role. 

Main duties of the job

The successful Receptionist will need to demonstrate a flexible approach to the needs of the service, providing a welcoming and efficient front of  house, to patients and visitors attending or contacting the unit. The role will also involve carrying out administrative general duties.

This is a part time job, 22.5 hours per week, any day Monday to Thursday on a rota basis.

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); 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 10/03/2026.

Person specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Level 2 qualification (e.g. GCSEs, NVQ2) or equivalent demonstrable experience of administrative / office skills and knowledge
Desirable criteria
  • English GCSE grade C or equivalent

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Reception work based experience in either healthcare or the hospitality industry

Language Skills

Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Welcoming and courteous demeanour
  • Be able to demonstrate sensitivity to specific needs of patient group
  • Be able to demonstrate calmness with distressed or angry service users in person and over the telephone

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
Liliana Guta
Job title
Senior Sister
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01437 773585
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