Public Health Wales invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the post of Consultant in Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (or Microbiology) within the
North Wales Infection Service, delivered in partnership with
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.
This is an excellent opportunity to join an established, forward-thinking, and collaborative service within a fully integrated national infection network. The successful candidate will contribute to the provision and continual development of high-quality clinical and diagnostic infection services across North Wales.
For candidates with appropriate experience, the role of
Clinical Lead for North Wales Infection Services may be available.
The post holder will provide expert clinical leadership in the diagnosis, prevention, and management of infection across both hospital and community settings.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Delivering a consultant-led microbiology and/or infectious diseases service, providing clinical advice and input into patient management.
- Supporting infection prevention and control, antimicrobial stewardship, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Contributing to the clinical governance, audit, and service development agenda.
- Providing professional supervision and education for junior medical staff, medical students, and other healthcare professionals.
- Collaborating with colleagues across Public Health Wales and Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board to ensure the delivery of safe, evidence-based, and patient-centred services.
- Participating in the consultant on-call rota for microbiology (currently 1 in 5), remunerated in accordance with contractual provisions.
We are Public Health Wales – the national public health agency in Wales. Our purpose is ‘
Working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help everyone in Wales live longer, healthier, happier lives. Together with our partners, we work to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.
Our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the leading source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. In a world facing complex health challenges, our work has never been so important.
We are guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values equality and diversity. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and are supportive of flexible working arrangements, including part time roles and job sharing.
To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/
For guidance on the application process, please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Robin Howe Job title: Director of Infection Services Email address: Robin.howe@wales.nhs.uk
