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Job summary

Main area
Infection Prevention & Control
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. Will be weekend working during busy periods)
Job ref
001-NMR156-0725
Employer
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
University Hospital of Wales /University Hospital Llandough predominantly
Town
Cardiff
Salary
£39,263 - £47,280 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
07/08/2025 23:59

Employer heading

NHS

Associate Clinical Nurse Specialist in Infection Prevention & Control

Band 6

WHO WE ARE:

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Board in the UK, employing over 16,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Serving a population of around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst also working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone and to delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”. We have recently refreshed our strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, which sets out the Health Board’s Vision for improving the health and wellbeing of the populations we serve by 2035 through the delivery of our strategic objectives; Putting People First, Providing Outstanding Quality, Delivering in the Right Places, and Acting for the Future. We have challenging times ahead, but we are confident that by tackling these challenges together, we can support people to live healthier lives and reduce the unfair differences in the prevalence of illness and health outcomes we see in our communities today. We aspire to deliver outstanding care and treatment for people when they need it, where they need it; care that compares well with the best in the world, but to do so, we need to transform how we deliver services over the next decade and beyond.

We are a values-driven organisation and out goals will only be realised if our values are at the heart of everything we do. Created by colleagues, patients and their families and carers, our values are:

·         We are kind and caring

·         We are respectful

·         We have trust and integrity

·         We take personal responsibility

OUR REGION:

Wales has much to offer with miles of stunning coastline, UNESCO world heritage sites and beautiful countryside. Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, has something for everyone. It is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline, as well as charming towns including Penarth and Cowbridge. Those seeking more culture may find themselves drawn to the National Museum, St Fagan’s Museum of Welsh Life or the Millennium Centre, home of the Welsh National Opera. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.

The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2025/2026 and will be implemented in August 2025 with arrears backdated to 1st April 2025 where applicable. 


 

Job overview

An exciting full time position has arisen for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join the Infection Prevention and Control (IP&C) team.
As a professional role model, you will provide high level direct and indirect clinical care, advice and support to Clinical Board leads; ensuring that the needs of the patient are placed at the centre of care delivery. You will be expected to provide specialist nursing advice to support and facilitate high quality, individualized care to patients/clients and relatives/carers in collaboration with the multi-professional team.
This challenging yet exciting position is an excellent opportunity to develop and expand on existing IP+C knowledge and experience.
A positive, flexible style and approach is necessary and you must be effective at motivating and influencing staff at all levels. Excellentcommunication and interpersonal skills are paramount to this rewarding role.

Main duties of the job

Audit, education, interpretation of microbiology/virology results, advise clinical teams on safe Infection Prevention & Control practice. Implementation of local/national and international guidance. Work with clinical and specialist teams to maintain their safety and the safety of  patients

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

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main 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

qualification

Essential criteria
  • RGN
  • Evidence of continueing development
Desirable criteria
  • Teaching qualification5

Skill

Essential criteria
  • Ability to problem solve
Desirable criteria
  • Information Management and Project and Change management

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Yvonne Hyde
Job title
Head of Nursing Infection Prevention & Control
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
02920746703
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