Workforce Advisor
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Carmarthenshire, SA31 3BT
Salary
£32,557 to £39,631
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
7 September 2026
7 days left
Job description
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...
- 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.
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.
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:BronglaisHospital in Aberystwyth;GlangwiliHospital 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
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- 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
- An understanding of the NHS Terms and Conditions including Agenda for Change.
Experience
Essential
- 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
- Experience of managing organisational change & advising on staff consultation.
- Experience of working in partnership with TU's in a Unionised environment.
Other
Essential
- Willingness to develop Welsh language skills in the role.
Desirable
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
26 August 2026
Last checked
28 August 2026
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