Job overview
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.
Main duties of the job
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.
Detailed job description and main 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.
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.
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This advert is for Head of Nutrition and Dietetics with Hywel Dda University Health Board in Haverfordwest, West Wales, Wales. It is listed as a Band 8 role. The advertised salary is £80,698 - £92,984 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 15 Jun 2026.
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