Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Clinical Nurse Specialist in Infection Prevention and Control

The closing date is 04 August 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual with IP&C experience, drive and motivation to compliment our team of Infection Prevention and Control Nurses.

Main duties of the job

As a professional role model, you will provide direct and indirect clinical care; ensuring that the needs of the patient are placed at the centre of care delivery. You will be expected to take the lead on the provision of specialist nursing advice to support and facilitate high quality, individualised care to patients/clients and relatives/carers in collaboration with the multi-professional team.

This challenging yet exciting position involves managing a wide range of complex and sometimes conflicting priorities. It is an excellent opportunity to be part of a dynamic and innovative team of nurses, who work at the cutting edge of this exciting discipline.

A positive, flexible style and approach is necessary and you must be effective at motivating and influencing staff at all levels. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are paramount to this rewarding role.

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

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

Details

Date posted

21 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£48,527 to £55,532 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

001-NMR154-0725

Job locations

University Hospital Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


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

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

Person Specification

Knowledge and experience

Essential

  • Substantial experience in IP&C

Desirable

  • Interest in Quality Improvement methodoligies/tools

Knowledge

Essential

  • NMC registration and Specialist Qualification in Infection Prevention and Control

Desirable

  • Considering or working towards a degree at Masters level in IP&C
Person Specification

Knowledge and experience

Essential

  • Substantial experience in IP&C

Desirable

  • Interest in Quality Improvement methodoligies/tools

Knowledge

Essential

  • NMC registration and Specialist Qualification in Infection Prevention and Control

Desirable

  • Considering or working towards a degree at Masters level in IP&C

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

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

University Hospital Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

University Hospital Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Nursing for Infection Prevention & Control

Yvonne Hyde

yvonne.hyde@wales.nhs.uk

02920746703

Details

Date posted

21 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£48,527 to £55,532 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

001-NMR154-0725

Job locations

University Hospital Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


Supporting documents

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