Job overview
Are you a dedicated public health professional ready to lead strategic initiatives that promote community well-being? Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is seeking a compassionate and visionary leader to join us as the Executive Director of Public Health.
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will lead the development and implementation of public health strategies, driving initiatives that address key health determinants and reduce Health inequalities.
With responsibility for Health Protection and Health Improvement including immunisations and vaccinations you will work closely with Public Health Wales and to improve health and wellbeing, protect the public’s health, and decrease health inequalities across the North Wales health community.
What We Offer:
1. Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
2. A collaborative and supportive work environment.
3. The chance to make a significant impact on public health outcomes in North Wales.
If you are a passionate advocate for public health and possess the leadership skills to drive positive change, we invite you to apply for the Executive Director of Public Health position at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.
Main duties of the job
Particular key responsibilities will be to:
4. Provide specialist public health advice to the Board and staff
5. Lead on local health needs assessment and ensure effective contribution to wellbeing plans and Integrated Medium Term plans
6. Develop and lead a strong team which will provide integrated and effective public health services to the Betsi Cadwaladr community
7. Identify the appropriate public health support required locally and prioritise actions accordingly
8. Act as the public health executive lead for local authorities within Betsi Cadwaladr area
9. Be the access point for specified specialist and national services from Public Health Wales (PHW)
10. Provide leadership on the public health implications of service planning and reconfiguration
11. Work closely with relevant organisations to ensure high levels of local resilience
12. Produce an independent annual report on the health of the community
13. Work closely with other UHB Directors on clinical governance, quality improvement and patient safety
14. Act as the corporate lead for the Health Board on specific service areas as agreed with the Chief Executive
Working for our organisation
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is the largest health organisation in Wales, with a budget of £ billion and a workforce of over, staff. The Health Board provides primary, community, mental health and acute hospital services for the population of North Wales.
BCUHB provides a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and specialist hospital services across acute hospitals, community hospitals and a network of over health centres, clinics, community health team bases and mental health units. BCUHB also coordinates or provides the work of GP practices and the NHS services provided by dental and orthodontic practices, optometry practices and opticians and pharmacies in North Wales.
The Health Board is an integrated health system which strives to excellent compassionate care delivered in partnership with the public and other statutory and third sector organisations. BCUHB has a developed relationship with the universities in North Wales and with the University of Bangor is seeking medical school status and operates in a research-rich learning culture.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.
If you are ready to make a significant impact on the future of healthcare in North Wales and possess the skills and experience required for this role, we invite you to apply.
Informal conversations are encouraged prior to applying. Please contact Elin Gwynedd, Chief of Staff,
Person specification Qualifications and Skills Essential criteria
15. Member of the Faculty of Public Health by examination, by exemption or by assessment with evidence of compliance with Faculty of Public Health (or equivalent) minimum CPD requirements
16. Educated to Higher degree level in a subject relevant to the post Masters degree in Public Health
17. Applicants to be on the GMC/GDC Specialist Register or UK Voluntary Register for Public Health Specialists (Essential)
18. Evidence of Management and Leadership Development
19. Leadership skills to build and promote a strong public health focus on the planning and delivery of local services
20. Effective interpersonal, conflict resolution, negotiation and influencing skills
21. Sensible negotiator with practical expectation of what can be achieved
22. High level of skill in relationship building and able to operate in an environment of complex relationships
23. Excellent communication and presentation skills and highly developed analytical skills
Experience & Knowledge Essential criteria
24. Significant experience of public health practice at a senior level
25. Knowledge of Public Health Legislation and Civil Contingencies legislation
26. Proven track record of working at Board Level
27. Demonstrable experience in successfully implementing a systems-based approach to improving health by exploiting assets and working with partners
28. Experience of senior operational and strategic leadership in working across multi sector organisations and within complex social and political environments
29. Demonstrable experience in facilitating and managing complex change
30. Programme and project management
31. Demonstrable experience of assimilating complex information to enable reports and presentations to be made to a variety of stakeholders
Personal Qualities Essential criteria
32. Strong commitment and passion for improving health and reducing inequalities
33. Transformational leader who is forward looking, scans horizon and interested in new thinking and innovation
34. Adaptable to situations and able to work well against a background of change and uncertainty
35. Strong personal commitment to working collaboratively and ability to build effective relationships with partners and people of all capabilities and attitudes
36. Self-motivated, pro-active and passionate
37. Act in accordance with the Nolan Principles of Public Life
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a or, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable