Deputy Director of Public Health

Integrated Care System; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A national health organization in Port Talbot seeks a Deputy Director of Public Health to lead teams and implement population health strategies. Ideal for candidates with expertise in public health, epidemiology, and experience in senior leadership roles. This position offers a competitive salary under both AfC and Medical consultant scales and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds.

Benefits

Professional training and development

Inclusivity in hiring practices

Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of health and care systems, government relationships, and policy.
• Experience in explaining complex public health issues at senior levels.
• Management, training, and development experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the team and support the Health Board’s Population Health Strategy.
• Work with local partners and the NHS in Wales.
• Shape development of population health approaches.

Skills

Public Health Knowledge

Epidemiology

Health Protection

Leadership

Education

Master's in Public Health or equivalent

MFPH by examination

GMC Full and Specialist Register

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity to work in the Swansea Bay University Health Board as our Deputy Director of Public Health (Consultant grade AfC or Medical & Dental).

If you share our vision to achieve better health for all, including the most vulnerable, and our ambition to progress the prevention agenda, address health inequities, and work with wider determinant partners to provide inclusive services of excellence, we would be keen to hear from you.

You will help shape the development and implementation of approaches supporting our population health ambitions, including collaboration with primary care, third sector, and community sectors.

Swansea Bay covers a diverse population of around 390,000, situated in an area of outstanding beauty, with award-winning beaches, good schools, and many cultural, sporting, and leisure opportunities.

Main duties of the job

You will take an individual portfolio and provide leadership to the team supporting the Health Board in delivering its Population Health Strategy. This involves working at senior leadership level within the Health Board, with local partners, the NHS in Wales, and Public Health Wales.

This role is ideal for an experienced Consultant with practical knowledge of all three domains of Public Health, to lead a multidisciplinary team.

About us

We believe staff are our greatest asset, and we want you to be happy and confident starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the UK's largest healthcare groups, we offer extensive professional training and development in an innovative, forward-thinking environment.

We welcome applications from nurses, doctors, health scientists, therapists, and support service professionals. We also offer apprenticeships, placements, and volunteering roles.

We are committed to inclusivity and welcome applications regardless of sex, religion, race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, maternity leave, marital status, or disability.

Our values — Caring For Each Other, Working Together, and Always Improving — underpin our commitment to equality.

If you seek excellent career and training opportunities while living near some of Europe's most spectacular scenery and a vibrant city, consider joining us.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for detailed requirements. These are available in both English and Welsh.

We currently have 1 WTE position, but we welcome applications from those interested in part-time or job-share arrangements.

Person Specification

Knowledge

• Master's in Public Health or equivalent; in-depth understanding of health and care systems, government relationships, policy, budget management, HR, clinical quality assurance, quality improvement, evaluations, and evidence-based practice.
• High-level knowledge of epidemiology, statistics, health protection, health economics, and healthcare evaluation; understanding of social and political environments.

Qualifications

• MFPH by examination, exemption, or assessment.
• Inclusion in the GMC Full and Specialist Register with a license to practice, or GDC Specialist List (or eligibility within six months of interview), or UKPHR registration (or eligibility within six months).
• For UK-trained applicants, CCT or equivalent; non-UK trained applicants must demonstrate comparable training or experience.

Experience

• Experience in explaining complex public health issues, senior-level practice, and contributing at Board level.
• Experience working in complex political and social environments.
• Management, training, and development experience.
• Experience in evaluations, literature reviews, budget management, and performance reviews.
• Media experience in health promotion messaging.
• Scientific publications and conference presentations.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 (Exceptions Order).

Interim Executive Director of Public Health

Salary depending on experience: AfC 9 / Medical consultant scale, commensurate with previous experience.