Partnership Support Officer

at  Hywel Dda University Health Board

An interesting opportunity has arisen to work within the Health Improvement and Wellbeing team in Hywel Dda University Health Board.
Applications are invited from enthusiastic, motivated, qualified and suitably experienced individuals for this permanent post of full-time Band 4 Partnership Support Officer supporting the regional Health Improvement and Wellbeing Team in the Public Health Directorate .
The role will require an individual who is confident working with partners and has the flexibility to work across partnership organisations and to support the health improvement team by providing a professional and effective secretarial and administration service. This will require high levels of integrity, empathy and commitment to Hywel Dda University Health Board.
This is a varied and enjoyable role that requires someone who has experience and enthusiasm. We are looking for someone who has both passion and commitment, is proactive, hard-working and has a great eye for detail. Someone who is a team player and able to demonstrate a compassionate and professional approach to the team’s work developing services that make a difference to the health of the population of Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion.
Provide a comprehensive, professional and effective secretarial and administration service to within the Health Improvement Team and
take the lead in supporting the administrative needs of the multi-agency services and partnerships involved for which the team has lead responsibility.
Provide and coordinate administrative and secretarial services including for example, the preparation of all agendas and minutes and any appropriate follow-up action as required.
Provide project support during the development and implementation of strategic plans and service improvement projects.
Assist in the development of performance information and intelligence to support strategic planning and performance monitoring.
Display a considerable degree of initiative, apply a high degree of confidentiality and promote the values of partnership working. This might include supporting with the management of projects by gathering information, analyzing and presenting information and undertaking enquiries as and when necessary.
The work is varied and changeable which reflects the nature of the wide portfolio held by the Public Health Team.
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;
Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
47 general practices (6 of which are managed practices), 45 dental practices (including 4 orthodontic), 96 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
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 14/10/2024.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply

Please refer the Job description for details