Executive Director of Public Health
- NHS
- Full Time
- Port Talbot
- Negotiable
Job Description
Job summary
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 peoples 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.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Ebony Smith, Executive Support Manager: [email protected]
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- Board-level experience across multiple organisations or systems
- Experience of partnership working across health, local government and third sector
Qualifications
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Address
SBUHB HQ
One Talbot Gateway
Port Talbot
SA12 7BR
United Kingdom
