Sir Frank Atherton Chief Medical Officer

He is responsible for:

• working with Welsh Government policy departments and external partners on public health
• leading the clinical contribution in Wales to improving the quality of healthcare and patient outcomes
• leading the medical profession in Wales including medical regulation, education and training, standards and performance
• the development of health and care research in Wales
• maintaining UK and international links with other UK Chief Medical Officers, government departments and organisations

He has previously worked as:

• Deputy Chief Medical Officer in the Department of Health and Wellness in Nova Scotia, Canada
• Director of Public Health in north Lancashire
• President of the UK Association of Directors of Public Health