Health Protection Practitioner - Infectious Disease & IPC

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Conwy; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in North Wales seeks a Health Protection professional to support infectious disease work in closed settings such as care homes. You will work under supervision, apply national guidance, and contribute to surveillance and outbreak response across North Wales.

Responsibilities include advising on infection prevention and control, maintaining data systems, and supporting multi‑agency responses. Welsh language ability is desirable but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse on NMC Register.
• Allied Health Professional registered with a UK regulator (e.g. HCPC).
• UKPHR or EHRB registration certificate.
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject; post-graduate training.
• Knowledge of infectious disease and infection prevention and control.
• Understanding of evidence-based practice and CPD requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide Infectious Disease advice to closed settings and partner agencies.
• Feedback to Public Health Wales and regulators on outbreaks.
• Maintain Infectious Disease management systems and reporting.
• Collate statistics for Welsh Government and BCUB publications.
• Support tracing activities and train junior colleagues.

Skills

Public health experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field

Job description

The Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in North Wales seeks a Health Protection professional to support infectious disease work in closed settings such as care homes. You will work under supervision, apply national guidance, and contribute to surveillance and outbreak response across North Wales.

Responsibilities include advising on infection prevention and control, maintaining data systems, and supporting multi‑agency responses. Welsh language ability is desirable but not mandatory.