Job summary
Are you an experienced clinical leader ready to shape the future of healthcare in West Wales? Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking a dynamic and visionaryDeputy Medical Director to join our senior leadership team. This is an opportunity to influence strategic direction, drive service transformation, and champion quality and safety across our organisation
Main duties of the job
As Deputy Medical Director, you will:
- Provide senior medical leadership and deputise for the Executive Medical Director at Board and Executive level.
- Lead on clinical governance, patient safety, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Support medical workforce strategy, including recruitment, job planning, and professional development.
- Drive innovation in medical education, research, and digital transformation.
- Represent the Health Board in regional and national forums, fostering collaboration across health and social care.
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
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 isdesirablefor 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.
If successfully shortlisted you will be asked to complete psychometric assessments. Information regarding these and the stakeholder panels/interview will be sent to you following completion of shortlisting.
Stakeholder panels will be held on 26/03/2026.
Interviews will be held on 27/03/2026.
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 isdesirablefor 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.
If successfully shortlisted you will be asked to complete psychometric assessments. Information regarding these and the stakeholder panels/interview will be sent to you following completion of shortlisting.
Stakeholder panels will be held on 26/03/2026.
Interviews will be held on 27/03/2026.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Medical Degree
- GMC full registration with license to practice
- Clinical leadership experience
- Understanding of NHS Wales governance and performance frameworks
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- A developed understanding of the whole system approach to health and social care
Desirable
- Leadership training
- Involvement in research, teaching, or acute service transformation
- MSc, MD or other higher qualifications
- Management qualification
- Membership of the Faculty for Medical Leaders and Managers (FMLM)
Experience
Essential
- Existing Consultant or Senior General Practitioner in a Medical Leadership position
- Proven record of management at a senior level
- Track record of leadership in a complex area of healthcare
- Demonstrable experience of partnership working across health and social care
- Experience of leading change management and service redesign
Desirable
- Evidence of previous experience in similar role requiring similar skills and knowledge
- Track record of achievemen
Other
Essential
- Able to travel
- Flexible approach to the needs of the service
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Medical Degree
- GMC full registration with license to practice
- Clinical leadership experience
- Understanding of NHS Wales governance and performance frameworks
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- A developed understanding of the whole system approach to health and social care
Desirable
- Leadership training
- Involvement in research, teaching, or acute service transformation
- MSc, MD or other higher qualifications
- Management qualification
- Membership of the Faculty for Medical Leaders and Managers (FMLM)
Experience
Essential
- Existing Consultant or Senior General Practitioner in a Medical Leadership position
- Proven record of management at a senior level
- Track record of leadership in a complex area of healthcare
- Demonstrable experience of partnership working across health and social care
- Experience of leading change management and service redesign
Desirable
- Evidence of previous experience in similar role requiring similar skills and knowledge
- Track record of achievemen
Other
Essential
- Able to travel
- Flexible approach to the needs of the service
Desirable
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
