Job summary
Hywel Dda Health Board is seeking to appoint an Executive Director of Public Health who is ready to deliver a population health vision which is based on a citizen focussed planned system of healthcare in which delivery is rooted in the public sector and its values. Working with partners and engaging with local communities we will deliver continuous improvement across the whole health system, improving health and reducing health inequalities.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the core public health portfolio you will also be responsible for:-
o Being lead executive for the Health Board working with our Public Services Boardo Leading on the Well-being of Future Generations Act. o Lead Emergency Planningo Health Improvement & Wellbeing (smoking and alcohol services)o Children's health advocacyo Screeningo Immunisation
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, through:
o Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;o Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;o 48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;o Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;o Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. You must be able to demonstrate you have the specialist experience and qualifications to undertake the role, these are:-
You are an exceptional Executive Director who has significant Board level experience You have a proven track record of successful delivery of objectives. You will have minimum of 3 years experience of public health practice at a senior level. You must be able to demonstrate experience of leading change which engages and is supported by citizens, staff and key stakeholders. You are an excellent team player, committed to facilitating collaborative working. You can demonstrate excellent communication and leadership skills and have a value base that underpins the NHS in Wales. You have a high level of understanding of epidemiology and statistics, public health practice, health promotion, health economics and health care evaluation. You are able to demonstrate a full understanding of and commitment to addressing relationships and cultures of organisations that impact on the wider determinants of health. Inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register/GDC Specialist List or UK Public Health Register (UKPHR) If included in the GMC/GDC Specialist Register in a specialty other than public health medicine/dental public health, you must have equivalent training and/or appropriate experience of public health medicine practice. Public health specialist registrars and specialist trainees who are not yet on the GMC Specialist Register/GDC Specialist List in dental public health/UKPHR must provide verifiable signed documentary evidence that you are within 6 months of gaining entry at the date of interview; all other applicants must provide verifiable signed documentary evidence that they have applied for inclusion in the GMC/GDC/UKPHR specialist registers You must meet minimum CPD requirements (ie be up to date) in accordance with Faculty of Public Health requirements or other recognised body MFPH by examination, by exemption or by assessment
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. You must be able to demonstrate you have the specialist experience and qualifications to undertake the role, these are:-
You are an exceptional Executive Director who has significant Board level experience You have a proven track record of successful delivery of objectives. You will have minimum of 3 years experience of public health practice at a senior level. You must be able to demonstrate experience of leading change which engages and is supported by citizens, staff and key stakeholders. You are an excellent team player, committed to facilitating collaborative working. You can demonstrate excellent communication and leadership skills and have a value base that underpins the NHS in Wales. You have a high level of understanding of epidemiology and statistics, public health practice, health promotion, health economics and health care evaluation. You are able to demonstrate a full understanding of and commitment to addressing relationships and cultures of organisations that impact on the wider determinants of health. Inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register/GDC Specialist List or UK Public Health Register (UKPHR) If included in the GMC/GDC Specialist Register in a specialty other than public health medicine/dental public health, you must have equivalent training and/or appropriate experience of public health medicine practice. Public health specialist registrars and specialist trainees who are not yet on the GMC Specialist Register/GDC Specialist List in dental public health/UKPHR must provide verifiable signed documentary evidence that you are within 6 months of gaining entry at the date of interview; all other applicants must provide verifiable signed documentary evidence that they have applied for inclusion in the GMC/GDC/UKPHR specialist registers You must meet minimum CPD requirements (ie be up to date) in accordance with Faculty of Public Health requirements or other recognised body MFPH by examination, by exemption or by assessment
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register/GDC Specialist List or UK Public Health Register (UKPHR).
- If included in the GMC/GDC Specialist Register in a specialty other than public health medicine/dental public health, candidates must have equivalent training and/or appropriate experience of public health medicine practice.
- Public health specialist registrar and specialist trainee applicants who are not yet on the GMC Specialist Register/GDC Specialist List in dental public health/UKPHR must provide verifiable signed documentary evidence that they are within 6 months of gaining entry at the date of interview ; all other applicants must provide verifiable signed documentary evidence that they have applied for inclusion in the GMC/GDC/UKPHR specialist registers.
- Applicants must meet minimum CPD requirements (ie be up to date) in accordance with Faculty of Public Health requirements or other recognised body.
- MFPH by examination, by exemption or by assessment.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of three years' experience of public health practice at senior level.
- Proven experience of working and contributing at Board level.
- High level project management skills.
- Excellent staff and corporate management and development skills.
- Experience of working in complex political and social environments.
- Excellent change management skills.
- Scientific publication, presentation of papers at conferences, seminars etc.
Skills
Essential
- Strategic thinker with proven leadership skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills (including dealing with the media).
- Effective interpersonal, motivational and influencing skills.
- Successful initiation and facilitation of strategic partnership working and alliances.
- Ability to respond appropriately in unplanned and unforeseen circumstances.
- Good presentational skills (written and oral).
- Sensible negotiator with practical expectation of what can be achieved.
- Substantially numerate, with highly developed analytical skills using qualitative and quantitative data.
- Computer literate (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Ability to design, develop, interpret and implement policies.
- Ability to concentrate for long periods (e.g. analyses, media presentations).
- Resource management skills.
- Training and mentoring Skills.
Knowledge
Essential
- High level of understanding of epidemiology and statistics, public health practice, health promotion, health economics and health care evaluation.
- Full understanding of and commitment to addressing relationships and cultures of organisations that impact on the wider determinants of health.
- Full understanding of and commitment to delivery of improved health through mainstream NHS activities.
- Understanding of NHS and local government cultures, structures and policies.
- Knowledge of methods of developing clinical quality assurance, quality improvement and evidence based clinical and/or public health practice.
- Understanding of social and political environment.
- Understanding of interfaces between health and social care.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register/GDC Specialist List or UK Public Health Register (UKPHR).
- If included in the GMC/GDC Specialist Register in a specialty other than public health medicine/dental public health, candidates must have equivalent training and/or appropriate experience of public health medicine practice.
- Public health specialist registrar and specialist trainee applicants who are not yet on the GMC Specialist Register/GDC Specialist List in dental public health/UKPHR must provide verifiable signed documentary evidence that they are within 6 months of gaining entry at the date of interview ; all other applicants must provide verifiable signed documentary evidence that they have applied for inclusion in the GMC/GDC/UKPHR specialist registers.
- Applicants must meet minimum CPD requirements (ie be up to date) in accordance with Faculty of Public Health requirements or other recognised body.
- MFPH by examination, by exemption or by assessment.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of three years' experience of public health practice at senior level.
- Proven experience of working and contributing at Board level.
- High level project management skills.
- Excellent staff and corporate management and development skills.
- Experience of working in complex political and social environments.
- Excellent change management skills.
- Scientific publication, presentation of papers at conferences, seminars etc.
Skills
Essential
- Strategic thinker with proven leadership skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills (including dealing with the media).
- Effective interpersonal, motivational and influencing skills.
- Successful initiation and facilitation of strategic partnership working and alliances.
- Ability to respond appropriately in unplanned and unforeseen circumstances.
- Good presentational skills (written and oral).
- Sensible negotiator with practical expectation of what can be achieved.
- Substantially numerate, with highly developed analytical skills using qualitative and quantitative data.
- Computer literate (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Ability to design, develop, interpret and implement policies.
- Ability to concentrate for long periods (e.g. analyses, media presentations).
- Resource management skills.
- Training and mentoring Skills.
Knowledge
Essential
- High level of understanding of epidemiology and statistics, public health practice, health promotion, health economics and health care evaluation.
- Full understanding of and commitment to addressing relationships and cultures of organisations that impact on the wider determinants of health.
- Full understanding of and commitment to delivery of improved health through mainstream NHS activities.
- Understanding of NHS and local government cultures, structures and policies.
- Knowledge of methods of developing clinical quality assurance, quality improvement and evidence based clinical and/or public health practice.
- Understanding of social and political environment.
- Understanding of interfaces between health and social care.
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
