Clinical Nurse Specialist in Infection Prevention and Control

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The closing date is 24 February 2026

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.

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.

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.

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

• Substantial experience in IP&C
• Interest in Quality Improvement methodoligies/tools

• NMC registration and Specialist Qualification in Infection Prevention and Control
• Considering or working towards a degree at Masters level in IP&C

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.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

£48,527 to £55,532 a yearper annum pro rata