Dr. Meinir Jones

We welcomed Dr. Meinir Jones to our Board in September 2024. A Welsh-speaking GP from Swansea, Meinir boasts over 25 years of system-wide clinical experience. Her global career includes nearly five years in Australia, four years in rural and remote practices in the Republic of Ireland, and numerous senior roles across the UK. Her impressive journey includes significant contributions to trauma and emergency medicine, musculoskeletal and sports medicine, and value-based healthcare approaches.

Meinir has also served as the Associate Medical Director for Transformation and Value-Based Health Care at Hywel Dda University Health Board since 2017. Her innovative approach, particularly the creation of ‘Teulu Jones’— an avatar family initiative played a key role in the development of Healthier Mid and West Wales Clinical Strategy back in 2018. Using Teulu Jones helped change the conversation with public and staff engagement by focusing on people, families and communities, and not just on hospitals and services.

In her current role as National Clinical Director [Interim] within the newly formed NHS Executive, Meinir provides a ‘first among equals’ approach to clinical leadership across the NHS Executive and oversees 11 new National Strategic Clinical Networks, positioning her seamlessly to bring cutting-edge insights and strategies to Life Sciences Hub Wales.

“I’m over the moon to join Life Sciences Hub Wales and to collaborate with key partners across the health and care sectors. I look forward to strengthening our industry relationships and fostering innovative approaches to support and empower the care for the people of Wales. I believe that our collaborative efforts can help drive significant advancements in healthcare.” – Dr. Meinir Jones