Consultant in Microbiology​/Virology​/in Infectious Disease

Consultant in Microbiology/Virology and/or in Infectious Disease

Recognising the importance of the prevention and management of infection, a devolved Welsh Government has prioritised significant investment for the development of our National and local Infection services. Building on our strengths, and working closely with colleagues in health protection and wider partners, we are transforming our services to deliver a world‑class service for the prevention, management and control of infection.

To complement our existing teams, which include international leaders in infection diagnosis and management, we are seeking new colleagues to help deliver the best solutions and outcomes for the people of Wales, developing new workforce and technological models to meet changing population need.

Embracing new molecular and genomic technology, our services are resourced to provide local, national and UK wide clinical and diagnostic services, with opportunities for partnership working and research within a national NHS model which has collaboration and prevention at its core.

The following posts are available – Consultant in Microbiology/Virology and/or in Infectious Disease.

This recruitment process is being run jointly across Cardiff and Vale UHB (University Hospital of Wales) and Swansea Bay UHB (Singleton Hospital & Morriston Hospital), with a full‑time post available in both regions.

Applications are encouraged from candidates interested in any of the above posts.

Strategic and professional leadership and communication:

The appointee will ensure a culture of maintenance and continuous improvement of quality. In this role, the appointee will:

Promote multi‑professional team working within the department

Ensure appropriate communication and team working with other services in the Public Health Wales Trust and with services in the other Trusts, Health Boards, and health communities served by Microbiology Swansea/Cardiff.

Contribute to departmental meetings

Contribute to service developments and improvements

Contribute to developing patient‑focused pathways

Contribute to clinical audit, review, and planning of services

Develop business cases as appropriate

Contribute to the development of the service in line with the Public Health Wales Trust Infection Service network objectives and the national and local Pathology Modernisation agenda

Consult all sections of the service about changes, including the procurement of equipment

Contribute to the developing and strengthening of working relationships with primary/community care providers and commissioners

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post;
English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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.

Operational Management

In conjunction with the Swansea/Cardiff Infection Service management team the appointee will be responsible for:

• Ensuring that general and clinical risks are assessed annually, and that controls assurance and appropriate standards are implemented
• Ensuring that clinical governance objectives are agreed with the Clinical Lead for Swansea/Cardiff Laboratory and are…