Job Description

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 thatthe needs of the patient are placed at the centre of care delivery. You will be expected to provide specialist nursing advice to support and facilitatehigh 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.
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
25 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
39,263 to 47,280 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
001-NMR156-0725
Job locations
University Hospital of Wales /University Hospital Llandough predominantly
University Hospital Of Wales
Cardiff
CF14 4XW
Job description
Job responsibilities
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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
qualification
Essential

• RGN
• Evidence of continueing development

• Teaching qualification5

• Ability to problem solve

• Information Management and Project and Change management

• RGN
• Evidence of continueing development

• Teaching qualification5

• Ability to problem solve

• Information Management and Project and Change management