Job summary

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

About us

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.

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/

Details

Date posted

30 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£114,099 to £166,585 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

028-MD009-0926

Job locations

University Hospital of Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

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

Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Person Specification

EDUCATIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL ATTAINMENTS

Essential

• Full and specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview)
• Applicants that are UK trained, must be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Virology and/ or Virology and Infectious Diseases and/ or in Medical Microbiology and Virology, or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
• Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
• FRCPath or an equivalent qualification

Desirable

• MRCP or an equivalent qualification
• FRCPath in Virology

SPECIAL APTITUDES AND SKILLS

Essential

• Commitment to team working
• Commitment to career development
• Self-motivated, proactive, innovative
• Able to prioritise work and cope with change and uncertainty
• Oral and written communication skills

Desirable

• Strategic thinker
• Interest and Experience in OPAT
• Staff Management

INTERESTS

Essential

• Experience in medical undergraduate and postgraduate teaching

Desirable

• Research interest and experience, with a higher research degree (e.g. PhD/ MD) and or evidence of an established research portfolio.

DISPOSITION

Essential

• Able to adapt to situations and handle people of all capabilities and attitudes
• Effective interpersonal and influencing skills

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Essential

• Must be prepared to reside within reasonable travelling distance of the laboratory, and must be willing to travel to and work at sites necessitated by the role

Desirable

• Welsh speaking

Person Specification EDUCATIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL ATTAINMENTS Essential Full and specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview) Applicants that are UK trained, must be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Virology and/ or Virology and Infectious Diseases and/ or in Medical Microbiology and Virology, or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT FRCPath or an equivalent qualification Desirable MRCP or an equivalent qualification FRCPath in Virology SPECIAL APTITUDES AND SKILLS Essential Commitment to team working Commitment to career development Self-motivated, proactive, innovative Able to prioritise work and cope with change and uncertainty Oral and written communication skills Desirable Strategic thinker Interest and Experience in OPAT Staff Management INTERESTS Essential Experience in medical undergraduate and postgraduate teaching Desirable Research interest and experience, with a higher research degree (e.g. PhD/ MD) and or evidence of an established research portfolio. DISPOSITION Essential Able to adapt to situations and handle people of all capabilities and attitudes Effective interpersonal and influencing skills SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Essential Must be prepared to reside within reasonable travelling distance of the laboratory, and must be willing to travel to and work at sites necessitated by the role Desirable Welsh speaking

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Public Health Wales

Address

University Hospital of Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://phw.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Public Health Wales

Address

University Hospital of Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://phw.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)