Hywel Dda University Health Board is looking to appoint a highly capable Dietitian who demonstrates a clear commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care within a senior leadership role.
We are seeking a Head of Nutrition & Dietetics to provide strategic leadership across services in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire. This role offers the opportunity to shape services across a diverse region, supporting both rural and coastal communities.
Working in Hywel Dda offers a strong balance between professional opportunity and quality of life. The area is recognised for its stunning coastline and picturesque countryside, alongside welcoming communities and a supportive, collaborative working culture where partnership working is integral to delivering high-quality services.
You will lead accessible, inclusive and outcome-focused services aligned with local needs and national priorities, while supporting the development of a skilled and engaged workforce.
As part of the Allied Health Professions and Health Sciences senior leadership team, you will hold professional accountability for Nutrition and Dietetics services and contribute to a culture where staff feel valued, supported and able to thrive.
The Head of Nutrition & Dietetics will provide overall strategic, professional and operational leadership for the service. This will include leading service development, transformation and continuous improvement to ensure safe, effective and high-quality care.
The post holder will be responsible for clinical governance, quality and risk management, as well as workforce planning and leadership to support a resilient and sustainable service. You will oversee financial and resource management, ensuring services are delivered efficiently and in line with organisational priorities.
A key element of the role will be working collaboratively with colleagues across health, social care and partner organisations to plan and deliver integrated services that improve outcomes for patients and communities. You will also lead on the development and implementation of policies, standards and best practice to support consistent, high-quality care across the Health Board.
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
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.
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.
If successfully shortlisted you will be asked to complete psychometric assessments. Information regarding these and the stakeholder panels/interview will be sent to you following completion of shortlisting.
Stakeholder panels will be held face to face on 09/07/2026.
Interviews will be held face to face on 10/07/2026.
