Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated member of staff to join the Continuing Healthcare team. The post holder will be supported by a Band 5 and will assist the team to deliver the team objectives. The Health Board employs over 10,000 staff and has a budget of around £0.8 billion. We are responsible for the operation of four district general hospitals other acute and community hospitals, and a network of health centres, clinics, community health team bases and mental health units. In addition, it also coordinates the work of GP practices and NHS services provided by dentists, opticians and pharmacies. Main duties of the job The key duties of the post are: - Prepare weekly reports Undertake monthly reconciliations Assist with month end process Provide support for year end process Maintain and update National Complex Care Database Liaise with Local Authorities in relation to queries, recharges and pooled budgets Assist in ensuring processes within the Continuing Healthcare section are transacted in the most efficient and effective manner It is essential that candidates have minimum qualifications requirements, previous accounts experience and IT skills, particularly spreadsheets. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post. English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. 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 13 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,928 to £29,551 a year per annum (pro rata if part-time) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 100-AC010-0125 Job locations Ty Gorwel, Building 14, St Davids Park Jobs Well Road Carmarthen SA31 3HB Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents. Please note as the job description is a generic one, candidates should focus on the Corporate Finance Continuing Healthcare Assistant Section of the job description. 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 31/01/2025 Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents. Please note as the job description is a generic one, candidates should focus on the Corporate Finance Continuing Healthcare Assistant Section of the job description. 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 31/01/2025 Person Specification Qualifications & Knowledge Essential 5 GCSE's or equivalent including Maths AAT Technician Level A levels or equivalent Desirable Full AAT, CCAB or Equivalent Qualification Studying or Part Qualified status Experience Essential Previous Accounts experience Desirable Oracle Systems experience Experience within the NHS Other Essential Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner Flexible approach to needs of the service Language Skills Desirable Welsh Speaker (Level 1) Other Essential Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner Flexible approach to needs of the service Person Specification Qualifications & Knowledge Essential 5 GCSE's or equivalent including Maths AAT Technician Level A levels or equivalent Desirable Full AAT, CCAB or Equivalent Qualification Studying or Part Qualified status Experience Essential Previous Accounts experience Desirable Oracle Systems experience Experience within the NHS Other Essential Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner Flexible approach to needs of the service Language Skills Desirable Welsh Speaker (Level 1) Other Essential Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner Flexible approach to needs of the service 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 Ty Gorwel, Building 14, St Davids Park Jobs Well Road Carmarthen SA31 3HB Employer's website https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)