Swansea Bay University Health Board is seeking an outstanding and visionary public health leader to join its Board as Executive Director of Public Health at a pivotal time for population health, prevention and system transformation.
The interview date will be Friday 31st of July 2026, in person.
Main duties of the job
As Executive Director of Public Health, you will be a full voting member of the Board and the system leader for improving the health and wellbeing of the population and reducing health inequalities across Swansea Bay.
You will act as the principal public health adviser to the Health Board and partners, providing expert leadership across health improvement, health protection and healthcare public health. You will shape strategic direction, influence policy, and lead delivery of the population health agenda across the organisation and wider system.
You will work collaboratively with local authorities, Public Health Wales, third sector partners and communities to address the wider determinants of health and build resilient, sustainable approaches to prevention and early intervention.
About us
Swansea Bay UHB has a budget of £1.7bn and employs around 14,700 people, making us one of the largest employers in Wales.
We provide NHS care for a population of around 390,000 across Swansea and Neath Port Talbot. We also offer a wide range of tertiary services to patients further afield, including burns and plastics, renal, cardiac surgery and specialist neonatal care.
We have three major acute hospitals Morriston, Singleton and Neath Port Talbot, and also provide community and mental health care, along with commissioning primary care services.
We have also set up the South West Wales Regional Joint Committee (RJC) with Hywel Dda UHB to provide joint leadership for planning, commissioning, and delivering services across the wider south west Wales region.
Our strategic vision is clear: a healthier Swansea Bay where individuals enjoy longer, happier, and more independent lives, with access to the care they need when they need it most.
We are committed not only to treating illness, but to supporting wellbeing throughout people's lives. By working with our communities and partners, we seek to tackle health inequalities, empower people to make informed choices, and foster environments where everyone can thrive physically, mentally, and socially.
Person Specification
Experience
* Significant senior leadership experience in public health within complex organisations
* Experience of working at Board or equivalent senior level
* Demonstrable track record of delivering measurable improvements in population health outcomes
* Experience of working across organisational boundaries to deliver system-wide change
* Experience of leading strategy development and implementation
* Experience of managing resources and leading high-performing teams
* Board-level experience across multiple organisations or systems
* Experience of partnership working across health, local government and third sector
Qualifications
* Inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register / GDC Specialist List or UK Public Health Register (UKPHR), or within 6 months of entry at interview
* Membership of the Faculty of Public Health (MFPH) (or equivalent)
* Evidence of continuing professional development in line with Faculty of Public Health requirements
* Masters in Public Health or equivalent
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.
Salary dependent on experience and professional background.
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