Job summary Are you passionate about shaping the future workforce of healthcare? Join us as the Future Workforce Engagement Coordinator and play a pivotal role in transforming the way we engage with our community and develop our future workforce We are seeking a dedicated individual who is passionate about guiding and supporting people into fulfilling careers within the NHS. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in education, coupled with a steadfast commitment to nurturing the future workforce. If you are enthusiastic about making a positive impact and helping inspire career aspirations, we would love to hear from you. Main duties of the job The Future Workforce Engagement Coordinator will:o Coordinate the effective and smooth operations of the engagement function within Future Workforceo Support the delivery of key results aligned with the Health Boards Workforce Strategy and Future Workforce planso Develop and deliver a comprehensive school engagement programme across the three geographical countieso Work closely with the Apprenticeship Academy Coordinator and the Future Workforce coordinator to ensure apprenticeships, workexperience and volunteering are promoted efficiently and effectively through networks such as schools, job centres, training providers,further and higher education institutions and other relevant networkso Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to support widening access across the Health Board geographical localityo Assess the quality and evaluate the impact of the Future Workforce Engagement function to match the requirements of Hywel Dda University Health Board services About us 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 to almost 400,000 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. Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire. Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion). Community facilities, including: 48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales. Date posted 28 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 100-AC106-0325 Job locations Health Board Wide Carmarthen / Haverfordwest / Cardigan SA31 3BB Job description Job 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 25/04/2025 Job description Job 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 25/04/2025 Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential Degree or equivalent experience PGCE or equivalent Knowledge of apprenticeships, volunteering and work experience in a public body setting Desirable Project management qualification An understanding of the locality served by the Health Board and its social and economic character Experience Essential NHS/Public Sector experience Experienced in the delivery of training Proven experience of coordinating apprenticeships, volunteering and/or work experience Supervisory experience Networking and working across organisational boundaries Desirable Clinical Practice experience Other Essential Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner Desirable Welsh Speaker (Level 1) Skills and Attributes Essential Excellent oral and written communications skills Effective time management skills Excellent organisational skills Ability to prioritise changing demands Project management skills Ability to work on own initiative, whilst being an effective member of a team Understanding of clinical and non-clinical healthcare processes Desirable Excellent negotiation skills Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential Degree or equivalent experience PGCE or equivalent Knowledge of apprenticeships, volunteering and work experience in a public body setting Desirable Project management qualification An understanding of the locality served by the Health Board and its social and economic character Experience Essential NHS/Public Sector experience Experienced in the delivery of training Proven experience of coordinating apprenticeships, volunteering and/or work experience Supervisory experience Networking and working across organisational boundaries Desirable Clinical Practice experience Other Essential Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner Desirable Welsh Speaker (Level 1) Skills and Attributes Essential Excellent oral and written communications skills Effective time management skills Excellent organisational skills Ability to prioritise changing demands Project management skills Ability to work on own initiative, whilst being an effective member of a team Understanding of clinical and non-clinical healthcare processes Desirable Excellent negotiation skills Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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 Employer name Hywel Dda University Health Board Address Health Board Wide Carmarthen / Haverfordwest / Cardigan SA31 3BB Employer's website https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)