Job vacancy: Associate Director of Public Health (NWJCC), Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, Pontypridd

Job summary

Main area

Public Health

Grade

Band 9

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time
Flexible working

37.5 hours per week

Job ref

110-AC190-0826

Employer: Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Employer type: NHS
Site: NWJCC Nantgarw Offices
Town: Pontypridd
Salary: £114,475 - £131,732 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 31/08/2026 23:59

Associate Director of Public Health (NWJCC)

Band 9

Thank you for your interest in joining Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board.

Located in the heart of South Wales, we’re central to Cardiff, Newport, and Swansea. Deeply rooted in our community, as an NHS organisation we are dedicated to providing compassionate patient care and building healthier communities together.

At CTM, you’ll be part of a supportive, inclusive team from diverse nations, cultures, and backgrounds. Every role counts, every person matters, and together, we’re creating a space where everyone can thrive.

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The salary scale for a Band 3 has been adjusted as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2026/2027 and will be implemented in August 2026 backdated to 01 April 2026 where applicable.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.

The post holder is required to:

Take the lead role on behalf of the Deputy Medical Director in the development, implementation and delivery of national, regional and local policies, developing inter-agency and inter-disciplinary short and long-term strategic plans, with delegated Boards or organisational authorities to deliver key public health targets. This requires the ability to work cross-directorate and across other agencies and voluntary organisations.

Lead on the integration of health, social services and voluntary organisations to promote effective joint working to ensure delivery of the wider government targets.

Influence external agencies in their public health policy decisions by working with complex professional, managerial and population groups and other organisations in the statutory, non-statutory and private sectors.

Design, develop and utilise information and intelligence systems to underpin public health improvement and action across disciplines and organisations, leading collation and interpretation of relevant data.

Contribute to the development of integrated partnership strategies (including the needs assessment component), working closely with local authorities.

Be responsible for the development and implementation of multi-agency long-term public health programmes as required, based on identification of areas of potential health protection and improvement, the diversity of local needs and the reduction of inequalities.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

MFPH by examination, by exemption or by assessment
Inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register/GDC Specialist List/UK Public Health Register (UKPHR) for Public Health Specialists
Applicants must meet minimum CPD requirements (i.e. be up to date) in accordance with Faculty of Public Health requirements or other recognised body

Desirable criteria

Detailed knowledge of NHS in Wales

Knowledge

Essential criteria

High level of understanding of epidemiology and statistics, public health practice, health promotion, health economics and health care evaluation
Knowledge of methods of developing clinical quality assurance and evidence based clinical practice
Knowledge of NHS information, and its interpretation
Knowledge of wider determinants of health, information and its interpretation
Understanding of social and political environment
Understanding of local authorities and social services

Experience

Essential criteria

Experience of public health practice at senior level
Practical experience in facilitating change in clinical practice Experience working within the health care setting with senior clinicians
Experience of reviewing and developing services in health care settings
Proven experience of contributing at Board level
Excellent staff and corporate management, training and development skill
Experience of working in complex political and social environments
Practical experience in facilitating change
Budget management skills
Training and mentoring skills
Scientific publications, presentation of papers at conferences, seminars etc

Desirable criteria

Training and mentoring skills
Budget management skills

Aptitude and abilities

Essential criteria

Strong commitment to public health principles
Able to prioritise work, and work well against a background of change and uncertainty
Commitment to adding public health values to corporate agendas
Adaptable to situations, can handle people of all capabilities and attitudes
Commitment to team-working, and respect and consideration for the skills of others
Self-motivated, pro-active, and innovative
High standards of professional probity
Excellent change management skills
Strategic thinker with proven leadership skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills (including dealing with the media)
Effective interpersonal, motivational and influencing skills
Ability to respond appropriately in unplanned and unforeseen circumstances
Good presentational skills (oral and written).
Able to deal with the media.
Sensible negotiator with practical expectation of what can be achieved
Substantially numerate, with highly developed analytical skills using qualitative and quantitative data
Computer literate <specify e.g. MS Office etc as appropriate for post
Ability to design, develop, interpret and implement policies
Ability to concentrate for long periods (e.g. analyses, media presentations)
Resource management skills

Desirable criteria

Welsh Language Speaking & Listening Skills (Level 3 and above/B2)

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from individuals within protected groups as outlined in the Equality Act 2010. This includes, but is not limited to, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race/nationality, religion/belief, disability, pregnancy and maternity, and marriage and civil partnership. We also warmly welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community.

Applicants who are not UK or Republic of Ireland nationals will require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa unless they already hold permission to work via another route. Prospective applicants should self-assess their eligibility for sponsorship by visiting the UK Government’s Work in the UK guidance. For eligible candidates, the Health and Care Visa offers reduced application costs and exempts payment of the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

Please ensure you check your email regularly, as all recruitment correspondence will be sent to the email address provided on your application form.

Applications are welcome in either Welsh or English, with no preference given to the language used.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy early or withdraw an advertisement to accommodate the redeployment of internal staff into suitable roles.

All posts are subject to relevant checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check and, where required, Professional Registration verification.

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