Overview
Hywel Dda is currently recruiting for a key role within our Trauma & Orthopaedics Team: Administrative & Information Officer. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing administrative support for the Complex Revision Arthroplasty Service and data input for Health Boards systems such as the National Joint Registry, the National Hip Fracture Database and the Bone and Joint Infection Registry which assist the clinical teams with measuring patient outcomes. The Complex Revision Arthroplasty Service is in its infancy and the postholder will be key to the development of this service and the governance processes that wrap around it. We are looking for an individual who is keen to work with clinicians to set up systems within this and would suit an organised individual with a keen eye for attention to detail. The postholder will provide data input and analytical support to the Trauma & Orthopaedic Management Team and will include the development and provision of relevant, accurate and timely information to support Management reporting, statutory returns and adhoc requests. The base of the position will be Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthen, however there will be expectation to travel to Withybush General Hospital in Haverfordwest two days per week to support the data entry element of the role. This is a full time post - 37.5 hours per week.
Main duties
* To provide data input and analytical support to the Trauma & Orthopaedic Management Team.
* The role includes the development and provision of relevant, accurate and timely information to support Management reporting, statutory returns and adhoc requests.
* The role includes the development and provision of relevant, accurate and timely information to support Directorate reporting, statutory returns and adhoc requests. This includes data entry for The National Joint Registry and National Hip Fracture Database.
* The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
* Numerous mental health and learning disabilities service
Details
Date posted: 24 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £25,313 to £26,999 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 100-AC288-0925
Job locations: Glangwili General Hospital, Dolgwili Road, Carmarthen, SA31 2AF
Job description and 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 24/10/2025
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
* NVQ 3 or equivalent level of experience
* Competent use of Microsoft Office Suite
* Ability to extract relevant information
Desirable
* Advanced use of Microsoft Office ie ECDL
* Knowledge of NHS processes, precisions and terminology
* Knowledge of PAS
Experience
Essential
* Previous experience with data handling and large volume data input
* Experience of working to deadlines
* Previous experience working in a busy office
Desirable
* Previous exposure to NHS would be desirable
* Previous experience of coordinating meetings and minute taking
Other
Essential
* Ability to travel across the Health Board in a timely manner
Language Skills
Desirable
* Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Disclosure and Sponsorship
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: Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address: Glangwili General Hospital, Dolgwili Road, Carmarthen, SA31 2AF
Employer’s website: https://hduhb.nhs.wales/
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