Hywel Dda University Health Board
Senior Workforce Advisor
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As a trusted partner to managers and staff across the County and designated corporate functions, you will provide expert advice and support on a wide range of complex operational HR matters, helping to shape positive workforce outcomes and drive organisational success.
About the Role
Working closely with the Workforce Manager and Head of Workforce, you will play a key role in supporting service transformation, development, and modernisation initiatives, while acting as the dedicated HR link for a designated service area. With opportunities to influence strategic workforce planning, lead on change initiatives, and deputise for the Workforce Manager when required, this is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional looking to make a real impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide a comprehensive operational HR service across the County and designated service areas, working closely with managers to support the delivery of organisational objectives.
- Offer expert advice, guidance, and practical support on a wide range of employee relations matters, including disciplinary and grievance procedures, absence management, performance and capability issues, equality and diversity, and employment legislation.
- Lead on specific areas of work and projects, maintaining a strong understanding of NHS terms and conditions, and developing effective working relationships with managers, staff, and trade union representatives.
- Support organisational change and workforce development initiatives, ensuring managers are equipped to implement change effectively and within agreed timescales.
- Provide specialist support in managing sickness absence, including attendance reviews, ill health retirement and redeployment processes, and absence audits.
- Support managers through disciplinary and grievance investigations and hearings, acting as the HR representative where required.
- Contribute to partnership working arrangements, provide HR support to forums and working groups, and assist the Head of Workforce and Workforce Manager with service improvement and strategic workforce projects.
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About Hywel Dda University Health Board
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.
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Our Services Are Provided In
Four main hospitals:
- Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth
- Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen
- Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli
- Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
Five community hospitals:
- Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire
- Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion
- Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
Two integrated care centres:
- Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion
- Several other community settings
Additional Services:
- 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices)
- Dental practices (including four orthodontic)
- 99 community pharmacies
- 43 general ophthalmic practices
- 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Julie Bassett
Job title: Senior Workforce Manager
Email address: Julie.Bassett@wales.nhs.uk
Telephone number: 0300 303 6138
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