Senior Medical Workforce Advisor

Senior Medical Workforce Advisor – Overview

Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking an experienced Senior Medical Workforce Advisor to play a pivotal role in supporting, developing, and strengthening its medical workforce function. This is an opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, people‑focused environment and wants to make a meaningful impact on the delivery of high‑quality patient care.

• Act as a trusted specialist, providing expert advice and guidance on all aspects of the medical workforce.
• Work closely with clinical leaders, workforce colleagues and operational teams to ensure the organisation attracts, supports and retains an engaged and effective medical workforce.
• Provide high‑level advice on medical and dental terms and conditions, including job planning and rota compliance.
• Lead on medical workforce issues, including contractual queries and matters at all grades of medical staff.
• Implement policies and procedures aligned with national guidance and best practice.
• Build strong relationships with clinical leaders and managers, offering proactive and solutions‑focused support.
• Analyse medical workforce data to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide expert advice to Directors, General Managers, SDMs, Clinical Directors and other senior leaders to ensure the most effective use of medical resources.
• Ensure that information and advice on Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions, contracts, HR practice and employment law is accurate, up to date, and that queries are resolved promptly and accurately.
• Manage complex and sensitive problems relating to training and sickness for all medical and dental staff, liaising with appropriate internal and external bodies (HEIW, PPA & GMC) as required and in line with Health Board policy, HEIW policy and the TCS.
• Gain an in‑depth knowledge of the amended Consultant Contract and new SAS contract to advise managers and staff.
• Bring a blend of technical expertise, confidence and emotional intelligence while advising senior clinicians, navigating sensitive issues and influencing decision‑making.

The role involves hybrid working as a mix of in‑office and work‑from‑home. Currently the team performs 50% of their working hours in the office to provide office cover.

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and the 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 three local authorities, as well as public, private and third‑sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

• 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 and several other community settings
• Other facilities
  : 47 general practices (six of which are Health Board managed), dental practices (including four orthodontic), 97 community pharmacies, 43 general ophthalmic practices and eight ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Additional services
  :
  Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

We welcome applications from Welsh speakers. The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the specified Welsh language requirements, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 04.03.2026.