Overview
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 visionary Deputy 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. As Deputy Medical Director, you will:
Responsibilities
* 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 Hywel Dda UHB
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.
Where we provide 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
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