At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide reception support, manage schedules, and assist with general admin tasks.
- Company: Join Hywel Dda University Health Board, a key player in NHS services.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, receive mentorship, and enjoy structured training.
- Other info: Opportunity for salary progression and personal development every three months.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in healthcare administration while making a difference.
- Qualifications: Must be 16+, committed to learning, and not currently in funded education.
The predicted salary is between 14700 - 20000 £ per year.
Position Overview: Team Administrative Assistant / Receptionist Apprentice – Hywel Dda University Health Board, Carmarthen, WLS, GB. Full‑time, on‑site role within the Workforce and Organisational Development Directorate. This apprenticeship provides a first step toward a career in NHS administrative services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide reception support: greet visitors, answer telephone calls (bilingual), escort guests and ensure security procedures are followed.
- Sort, distribute and file incoming mail and deliveries.
- Support scheduling by updating calendars, arranging meetings and setting up meeting rooms with audio‑visual equipment.
- Administer desk and room booking systems, including adding/removing users.
- Manage access fobs for new starters and retrieve fobs from leavers.
- Provide general administrative support: typing, photocopying, scanning, printing.
- Maintain stationery supplies and place orders as needed.
- Act as designated Fire Marshal and First Aider (training provided).
- Support Senior Leadership Team (SLT) administration as required.
Entry Requirements:
- Aged 16 years or older in September 2026.
- Right to work in the UK and have lived in the UK for 3 years.
- Commitment to study and work simultaneously, requiring a high level of dedication.
- Must not be in any formal government‑funded education at the time of starting the apprenticeship.
- Standard eligibility criteria for foundation apprenticeship; individuals with a degree qualification are not eligible.
Learning & Development:
The role offers structured apprenticeship training, mentorship from the Workplace Mentor and College Tutors, and support from the Apprenticeship Academy team. Progress is reviewed formally every three months, with salary progression linked to competency attainment.
Team Administrative Assistant/Receptionist Apprentice at Hywel Dda University Health Board in Carmarthen employer: Hywel Dda University Health Board
Hywel Dda University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and dynamic work environment in Carmarthen. As an apprentice, you will benefit from structured training, mentorship, and clear pathways for career progression within the NHS administrative services. The inclusive culture promotes personal growth and development, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in healthcare.
Contact Details:
Hywel Dda University Health Board Recruitment Team
