# Receptionist - Surgery > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Hywel Dda University Health Board. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/receptionist-surgery/d0aa178a-52d3-4305-8a29-755b0684d26a - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/receptionist-surgery/d0aa178a-52d3-4305-8a29-755b0684d26a.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Hywel Dda University Health Board - **Town:** Haverfordwest - **Region:** West Wales - **Country:** Wales - **Profession:** Administrative and IT - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £26,300 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 22.5 hours per week (Shift pattern - to be discussed) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-15T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-27T14:01:23.680Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Carmarthenshire/Kidwelly/Hywel_Dda_University_Health_Board/Administration/Administration-v8023418 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8023418?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://hduhb.nhs.wales ## Job Content ### Job overview Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking to appoint a Receptionist to work on a rota basis in Meddygfa Minafon, Kidwelly. On occasion there may be a requirement to cover across other managed practices within the Health Board. This is a diverse role within a busy and interesting GP practice. The post holder will be responsible for greeting patients politely and ensuring that the appointment system is run efficiently, monitor the flow of patients to and from consulting rooms, managing queues through telephone and face to face interaction. The surgery is open Monday-Friday 08.00-18.30 and the hours will be a fixed shift pattern over the week. ### Main duties of the job To facilitate effective communication between patients, members of the primary health care team, secondary care and other associated healthcare agencies. To offer general assistance to the practice team and project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either in person or via the telephone. To undertake a variety of administrative duties to assist in the smooth running of the practice. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac. 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 24/06/2026. ## Job Details Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking to appoint a Receptionist to work on a rota basis in Meddygfa Minafon, Kidwelly. On occasion there may be a requirement to cover across other managed practices within the Health Board. This is a diverse role within a busy and interesting GP practice. The post holder will be responsible for greeting patients politely and ensuring that the appointment system is run efficiently, monitor the flow of patients to and from consulting rooms, managing queues through telephone and face to face interaction. The surgery is open Monday-Friday 08.00-18.30 and the hours will be a fixed shift pattern over the week. ## Job Description To facilitate effective communication between patients, members of the primary health care team, secondary care and other associated healthcare agencies. To offer general assistance to the practice team and project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either in person or via the telephone. To undertake a variety of administrative duties to assist in the smooth running of the practice. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. ## Responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac. 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 24/06/2026. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of working in an administrative role - Working in teams/multidisciplinary environments - Comprehensive understanding of use of software packages, including Word and Excel ### Language Skills **Desirable** - Welsh Speaker (Level 1) ### Qualifications and Knowledge **Essential** - NVQ Level 2 or relevant equivalent experience ## Documents - [oh form (pdf, 640.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10310077) - [jdps english (pdf, 122.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10310078) - [privacy notice (pdf, 808.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2373) - [guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 278.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2383) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.