Overview
Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking an exceptional and forward-thinking Head of Health and Safety to provide strategic leadership and ensure the highest standards of health, safety, security and staff welfare across the organisation.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced specialist to influence, shape and drive an ambitious programme of modernisation, cultural improvement and organisational safety.
Responsibilities
* Provide strategic and professional leadership for health, safety, security and welfare across the Health Board.
* Develop and deliver evidence-based policies, strategies and improvement plans, ensuring compliance with legislation, NHS Wales requirements and regulatory expectations.
* Work collaboratively with senior leaders, trade unions, professional bodies, Welsh Government and regulators.
* Lead the development of safe systems of work, modern approaches to health and wellbeing, and innovative solutions to improve workforce safety and organisational performance.
* Oversee the management of non-clinical risk, incident systems, dashboards, audits and the Health Board's safety performance framework.
* Provide expert advice and highly complex information in areas that may involve contentious or sensitive issues.
* Manage resources, budgets, staff development and professional standards within the Health, Safety, Security and Welfare Teams.
* This role offers the opportunity to influence service delivery at a local and national level, ensuring that the Health Board meets its legal duties and continues to build a strong culture of safety.
About the Health Board
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
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
Additional Information
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 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.
Application and Selection
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 17/03/2026. Interviews will be held on 18/03/2026.
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