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From the employer's advert, checked 26 October 2026.
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is on the Home Office register of licensed sponsors as “The Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board” (Skilled Worker). Register checked 23 October 2026.
About the job
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.
Job responsibilities
Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.
If you are ready to make a significant impact on the future of healthcare in North Wales and possess the skills and experience required for this role, we invite you to apply.
Informal conversations are encouraged prior to applying.
About the employer
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is Wales's largest health organisation, with a budget of over £2.4 billion and a workforce of over 20,000 staff.
BCUHB provides a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and specialist hospital services for the population of North Wales, across 3 acute hospitals and a network of communityhospitals, healthcentres, clinics, and mental health units. It alsoco-ordinates or provides the work of GP practices and NHS services provided by dentists, opticians, and pharmacists across the region.
The Health Board is an integrated health system that strives for excellent, compassionate care delivered in partnership with the public sector and other statutory and third sector organisations.
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