About this role
Job summary
If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
This is a rare opportunity to help shape the future NHS workforce in Hywel Dda. We are seeking an exceptional senior leader to join Hywel Dda University Health Board as our Head of People Education and Development.
This pivotal strategic role will lead the development and delivery of our People Education & Development Strategy, ensuring our workforce is equipped to meet the challenges of a changing NHS and deliver our Health & Care ambitions. You will oversee a broad and diverse portfolio, including clinical education, apprenticeships, workforce transformation, leadership development and digital learning.
We are looking for an experienced leader with a strong track record in healthcare education, workforce development or organisational development, and the ability to influence at the Board and system level.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference--shaping the future workforce and improving patient care across our communities.
Main duties of the job
Working at a senior level, you will build strong and effective partnerships with HEIW, higher education institutions and regional partners, influencing education commissioning and workforce planning. You will ensure robust governance, high-quality learning provision, and the effective use of data, insight and innovation to drive continuous improvement.
The post will play a key role in laying the foundations for a sustainable and forward-looking learning and education strategy. This role is offered on a short-term contract basis (with potential for extension) as we continue to explore our future organisational structure. It comes at a pivotal and challenging time for the Health Board, as we develop our future workforce strategy and plans.
About us
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); 99 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Job description Job responsibilities
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 24/06/26
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge Essential
Degree level qualification in a relevant subject ie Education, professional development etc Masters level qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant subject Postgraduate qualification in relevant subject Knowledge of Medical / Nurse and AHP training pathways and role competencies Knowledge of national and local NHS policy Knowledge of healthcare education systems and HEIW drivers for education Knowledge of NHS and HEIW funding systems Knowledge of apprenticeship pathways Knowledge of HEIW widening participation targets and approaches
Desirable
Knowledge of moodle and e-learning packages Knowledge of LMS
Experience Essential
Experience in clinical/health care education in the NHS or university sector Experience of managing services, planning, leading and evaluating programmes Experience of developing new programmes of work, new roles, forging new relationships influencing policy and process, working to deadlines and managing implementation difficulties Experience of apprenticeship and or vocational training pathways Experience of working effectively across organisational boundaries influencing strategy and policy Experience of writing Board level reports, presenting to, liaising with and influencing senior clinical and non-clinical staff Experience of NHS workforce training systems and good governance Development a new educational or service initiative working with HEIW Workforce transformation and new role introduction
Desirable
Research in education Managing budgets Development e-learning programmes Developing workforce educational returns Organisational learning needs analysis Commissioning education
Other Essential
Able to undertake regular local travel away from the Health Board in a timely manner Willing to travel throughout the country and stay away from base if required
Desirable
Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
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).
Employer details Employer name Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address Corporate HQ, Government Buildings
Picton Terrace
Carmarthen
SA31 3BT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)