Consultant Virologist / Consultant Virologist & Infectious Diseases

This is an opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive team delivering a qualityinfection service in a busy tertiary teaching hospital, situated in a vibrant city offeringoutstanding work life balance.

We are seeking a whole-timeConsultant Virologist or Consultant Medical Virologist and Infectious Disease Physician post for Public Health Wales (PHW) Infection Services, Cardiff. The successful applicant will work within the Welsh Specialist Virology Centre (WSVC), Cardiff. Depending on qualifications, the candidate may agree to spend some time within the Infectious Disease service.

In this role, you will join the expanding Clinical Infection Team delivering services to Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, but also specialist services to the WSVC and supporting the wider Public Health Wales network.

Main duties of the job

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 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

Public Health Wales is the National Public Health Institute in Wales. Our vision is 'Working to achieve a healthier future for Wales'. We play a pivotal role in driving improvements in population health and well-being, reducing health inequalities, improving healthcare outcomes, protecting the public and supporting the development of health in all policies across Wales.

Never more has public health been so important as we come through the Coronavirus pandemic, face the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis and tackle and prevent the harmful effects of climate change. We are an organisation that places ourselves at the heart of supporting people, communities, partners, and the Welsh Government in addressing these major challenges and providing solutions for action.

Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.