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.
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.
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.

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 People’s 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