Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with an interest in developing their public health career to join our team. The Hywel Dda Public Health Team works with Hywel Dda University Health Board and the three local authorities of Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire, and other key partners.
This senior post within the Public Health Directorate will have a leadership role across the system and agreed portfolios of work. Key priority areas for the portfolio include health intelligence, healthcare public health and equity.
Travel will be necessary within the Hywel Dda Health Board area and outside the area on occasion. The office base will be negotiable from either in Haverfordwest, Aberaeron, or Carmarthen.
Main duties of the job
Provide a knowledge base of, and advise on, key public health/health promotion issues.
Ensure the dissemination of clear, accurate and consistent messages about the determinants of health and risks of ill health.
Provide a specialist contribution to the work of colleagues within and beyond the NPHS, as appropriate.
Lead the delivery of elements of the NPHS work plan, as appropriate
Surveillance and assessment of the population's health and well-being by:
Contributing to regular assessment of the local population to identify and prioritise health, social care and well-being needs, and the potential for health gain.
Contributing to reports, reviews and other outputs produced for the Local Health Board, Local Authority and other clients.
Contributing to the collection, analysis, interpretation and dissemination of information on health and well-being.
Lead on the development, implementation, management and assessment of public health/health promotion strategies and programmes based on identified areas of potential health improvement, the diversity of local needs and the reduction of inequalities.
Manage the delivery of health promotion programmes where appropriate.
Ensure that the prevention/promotion agenda is in the forefront of these strategies and programmes and is supported by evidenced based practice.
Advise on the development of policy and strategy to promote health and reduce health inequalities in all the partner agencies.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and 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 the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
- Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
- Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
- 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further duties include:
To identify and maximise opportunities to raise awareness of public health, health promotion issues.
Demonstrate and encourage a multidisciplinary approach.
Develop and support networks which span professional and organisational boundaries.
Support local participation of groups, organisations and communities in addressing of issues, which affect public health and well-being.
Support partnership working that integrates health, social care and well-being components, by building public health capacity and providing a public health/health promotion input to communities and organisations (e.g.) Community Strategy Partnerships, HSCWBS, Area Partnerships, Communities First and Children and Young Peoples Partnership Framework.
Evaluate the effectiveness of policies, strategies and initiatives.
Develop capacity for impact assessment and evaluation of strategies, policies and programmes.
Advise on appropriate programme evaluation methodology, and the development of relevant health impact and outcome indicators.
Maintain an overview of current research finding relevant to health improvement.
Initiate and/or support relevant research activities, working with academic centres and others as appropriate, on collaborative project.
Have oversight and management of delegated budgets for specific projects within portfolio.
Provide mentorship/professional leadership and CPD, to designated staff/staff groups within the NPHS, in liaison with line manager.
Support and contribute to the education, training, and continuing professional development of colleagues in other organisations.
To assess training needs and design, deliver and evaluate training initiatives as required.
To develop professional practice within local performance management and governance frameworks.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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.
Interview will be held on 26/09/2025.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further duties include:
To identify and maximise opportunities to raise awareness of public health, health promotion issues.
Demonstrate and encourage a multidisciplinary approach.
Develop and support networks which span professional and organisational boundaries.
Support local participation of groups, organisations and communities in addressing of issues, which affect public health and well-being.
Support partnership working that integrates health, social care and well-being components, by building public health capacity and providing a public health/health promotion input to communities and organisations (e.g.) Community Strategy Partnerships, HSCWBS, Area Partnerships, Communities First and Children and Young Peoples Partnership Framework.
Evaluate the effectiveness of policies, strategies and initiatives.
Develop capacity for impact assessment and evaluation of strategies, policies and programmes.
Advise on appropriate programme evaluation methodology, and the development of relevant health impact and outcome indicators.
Maintain an overview of current research finding relevant to health improvement.
Initiate and/or support relevant research activities, working with academic centres and others as appropriate, on collaborative project.
Have oversight and management of delegated budgets for specific projects within portfolio.
Provide mentorship/professional leadership and CPD, to designated staff/staff groups within the NPHS, in liaison with line manager.
Support and contribute to the education, training, and continuing professional development of colleagues in other organisations.
To assess training needs and design, deliver and evaluate training initiatives as required.
To develop professional practice within local performance management and governance frameworks.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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.
Interview will be held on 26/09/2025.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Master's in Public Health/Health Promotion or equivalent
- Evidence of continuing professional/personal development
- Extensive practical and theoretical knowledge of Public Health practice, health promotion models and community development
- Understanding of determinants of health and health inequalities
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in a senior role in Public Health/Health Promotion
- Substantial direct experience of working with diverse senior professional and managerial groups across a range of organisations and professional disciplines
- A track record of representing public health themes in different fora
- Staff management and development experience
Desirable
- Experience of working with the main partner organisations especially local government, understanding the environmental and "political" context in which they operate
- Quantitative and/or qualitative research
- Experience of leading/developing and implementing varied Public Health/Health Promotion initiatives
- Up to date knowledge of developments in Welsh Government health-related strategies
- Awareness of sources of relevant data/information
Other
Desirable
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
- Ability to positively influence the actions of others
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Master's in Public Health/Health Promotion or equivalent
- Evidence of continuing professional/personal development
- Extensive practical and theoretical knowledge of Public Health practice, health promotion models and community development
- Understanding of determinants of health and health inequalities
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in a senior role in Public Health/Health Promotion
- Substantial direct experience of working with diverse senior professional and managerial groups across a range of organisations and professional disciplines
- A track record of representing public health themes in different fora
- Staff management and development experience
Desirable
- Experience of working with the main partner organisations especially local government, understanding the environmental and "political" context in which they operate
- Quantitative and/or qualitative research
- Experience of leading/developing and implementing varied Public Health/Health Promotion initiatives
- Up to date knowledge of developments in Welsh Government health-related strategies
- Awareness of sources of relevant data/information
Other
Desirable
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
- Ability to positively influence the actions of others
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.
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.
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).
