Consultant in Public Health – Health Protection: Sponsorship Available

Job summary

To complement our existing Team, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) Public Health Directorate are seeking to recruit a full time Consultant with an interest in Health Protection to join their Population Health Service in North Wales. This is a newly created post which will include providing oversight of the Vaccination & Immunisation and Health Protection Services, working alongside our Consultants in Public Health. The post will be responsible for coordinating & overseeing the strategic leadership & development, direction, planning and delivery across Health Protection, and Vaccinations & Immunisations, in order to support the strategic goals of the Public Health Directorate and the wider Health Board.

The position can be based in Bryn y Neuadd, Llanfairfechan, or Preswylfa Mold.

Applicants must be on the GMC/GDC Specialist Register/UK Public Health Register for Public Health Specialists.

Main duties of the job

Your responsibilities will cover all areas of Public Health professional practice, including:

• Health Protection
• Emergency Preparedness Response and Resilience
• Reducing Health Inequities
• Health Care Quality and Improvement
• Health Intelligence
• Research and Development
• Contribute population health advice to the Local Authorities across North Wales
• Contribute to strategic planning by and support delivery through partner organisations, including the Public Services Board(s)

Further areas of work will be negotiated according to the needs of the directorate and the skills and knowledge of the successful candidate on appointment. A detailed work plan will be drawn up with the Executive Director of Public Health, upon appointment, drawing on the key tasks outlined in the Job Description.

Person Specification

Professional Registration

Essential

• GMC Specialist Registration in Public Health Medicine, Infectious Diseases Medicine, or Medical Microbiology OR UK Public Health (Specialist) Register or within 6 months of obtaining CCT from date of interview.
• Candidates on the GMC Specialist Register in a specialty other than those listed must have equivalent training and/or appropriate experience of Public Health Medicine, Infectious Diseases Medicine or Medical Microbiology Practice
• Applicants must meet minimum CPD requirements in accordance with the requirements of the Faculty of Public Health/Royal College of Pathologists/Royal College of Physicians or other recognised body

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Minimum of 6 months training in Health Protection
• MFPH, or MRCPath, or MRCP

Desirable

• Masters in Public Health or equivalent

Knowledge and Understanding

Essential

• Understanding of epidemiology and statistics, public health practice, health promotion, health economics and health care evaluation
• Understanding of key agencies involved in health protection
• Knowledge of methods of developing clinical quality assurance, quality improvement and evidence based clinical and/or public health practice
• Understanding of social and political environment
• Understanding of laboratory microbiology services
• Understanding of clinical infectious diseases services
• Understanding of clinical toxicology services
• Understanding of the principles of radiological protection

Desirable

• Knowledge of quality improvement methodologies and their application

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of working at a senior level within a large, complex organisation, with a demonstrable track record of success in a similar role
• Experience of leading and facilitating organisational change, including service transformation, significant service redesign and performance management to achieve organisational objectives.
• Extensive experience of health protection, including communicable disease control, management of environmental hazards and chemical incidents, and participation in emergency planning and/or health protection on-call arrangements
• Experience of working collaboratively with partner agencies and delivering outcomes across organisational boundaries.

Desirable

• Experience and knowledge of NHS policy in Wales
• Experience of working with or interfacing with Public Health Wales; Welsh Government

Management and Leadership

Essential

• Proven strategic leadership skills, including the development and delivery of organisational strategy and long-term plans within complex and uncertain environments
• Significant experience of leading change, transformation programmes and projects across organisational boundaries, including effective resource management
• Strong people management skills, including performance management, accountability, staff development and conflict resolution
• Experience of communicating and presenting highly complex, sensitive and contentious information to a broad range of stakeholders in challenging environments
• Credible, open and responsive leader with the ability to influence and build effective relationships at all levels

Desirable

• Staff management and training
• Budget management

Skills

Essential

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with the public, media and a wide range of stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal, motivational, influencing and negotiation skills, with the ability to develop realistic expectations and achieve mutually beneficial outcomes
• Highly developed analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to interpret and utilise both qualitative and quantitative data
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to plan, prioritise and manage workloads effectively.
• Advanced IT skills, including proficiency in a range of software packages, with advanced keyboard skills and the ability to work accurately at speed

Abilities

Essential

• Ability to respond appropriately in unplanned and unforeseen circumstances.
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision, using own initiative to organise, prioritise and manage competing workloads, allocating work as necessary to consistently deliver time-critical objectives within tight deadlines
• Ability to design, develop, interpret and implement policies
• Ability to sustain concentration when analysing complex public health data, research evidence and strategic information over prolonged periods and across multiple competing priorities
• Ability to analyse highly complex issues where information is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources.
• Ability to work effectively within a rapidly changing environment characterised by uncertainty and complexity, demonstrating adaptability, flexibility and responsiveness to organisational needs.
• Ability to take difficult decisions when required, demonstrating appropriate levels of firmness, compassion and professional credibility according to the situation
• Ability to undertake prophylaxis, diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases of public health importance

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Acts with integrity, professionalism and discretion, maintaining confidentiality, trust and personal credibility at all times.
• Highly developed interpersonal and emotional intelligence skills, with the ability to adapt communication and approach to effectively engage people of differing backgrounds, capabilities and perspectives.
• Strong influencing and relationship-management skills, with the ability to manage conflicting interests, challenge strongly opposing views, and communicate persuasively with a wide range of stakeholders, including professionals, elected members and the public.
• Self-motivated, proactive and innovative, with a commitment to excellence and the ability to motivate and inspire others.
• Demonstrates a collaborative approach, valuing teamwork and respecting the knowledge, skills and contributions of others whilst working effectively both independently and within matrix management structures
• Emotionally resilient and able to remain calm, professional and effective when working under pressure, scrutiny, uncertainty or opposition to change
• Able to think strategically and maintain a broad organisational perspective while responding to operational demands

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Demonstrates behaviours consistent with the Health Board’s Values and Behaviours and a strong commitment to public health principles.
• Treats all individuals with dignity, respect, empathy and compassion, recognising and responding appropriately to individual needs
• Values and respects the views and contributions of others, fostering inclusive and collaborative working relationships and encouraging others to demonstrate organisational values.
• Demonstrates resilience, adaptability and a flexible, positive approach when responding to changing circumstances and challenges.
• Committed to personal and professional development, actively seeking learning opportunities, giving and receiving constructive feedback, and striving for continuous improvement

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel between sites as required
• Ability to work in a flexible manner

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn the Welsh language

Closing Date: 27 October 2026