Job Description

This post is a Fixed Term/ Secondment until 31.08.2026. If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.



Are you ready for an exciting opportunity to join Hywel Dda University Health Board's Public Health Team?



We're seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Starting & Developing Well Team, on a 12-month maternity cover basis. This role centres on fostering 'Health & Wellbeing Promoting School' environments across Ceredigion, working both independently and collaboratively within a dynamic multi-agency setting.

What we're looking for:

Proven experience in public health improvement and health promotion within key settings (e.g. schools, communities, early years).

Excellent partnership-building and influencing abilities.

A track record of initiating and developing successful programmes.

Confident working autonomously and as part of a wider team.

A passion for reducing health inequalities and driving innovation through continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Contribute to the planning, development, delivery and evaluation of partnership programmes and initiatives to promote health and wellbeing across educational settings in Ceredigion.

Co-ordinate the local implementation of national frameworks, including the Welsh Network of Health & Wellbeing Promoting Schools (WNHWPS) and the Whole School Approach to Emotional & Mental Wellbeing (WSAEMWB).

Facilitate multi-agency collaboration on public health initiatives, and design robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks to measure programme impact, address health inequalities, and improve outcomes.

Support and develop a skilled, motivated workforce committed to reducing health inequalities for children and young people, with a focus on mitigating the effects of child poverty.



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.

Our services are provided in:

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



You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.



The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.



The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.



Interviews will be held on 03.09.2025