Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Senior Nurse for Infection Prevention & Control
The closing date is 25 November 2026

Job summary
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is seeking an experienced highly motivated Senior Nurse to join our Infection Prevention and Control (IP&C) Team. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic nursing leader with specialist expertise in infection prevention and control to contribute to the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality care across the Health Board. The successful candidate will provide professional leadership, expert advice, and clinical support to multidisciplinary teams, promoting excellence in infection prevention and control practice. Working closely with clinical services, operational managers, and key stakeholders, the Senior Nurse will lead on surveillance, assurance, education, quality improvement, and the implementation of national and local IP&C standards.

This influential role is integral to protecting patients, staff, and visitors from healthcare-associated infections, driving improvement initiatives, and fostering a culture where patient safety and quality are at the forefront of service delivery. The post holder will be expected to demonstrate strong clinical leadership, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement within a complex and evolving healthcare environment.

Joining Cardiff and Vale University Health Board offers the opportunity to make a significant contribution to population health and patient safety, while working within a supportive team committed to excellence in IP&C.

Main duties of the job
To develop a dynamic and innovative approach to Infection Prevention and Control nursing by the management and leadership of the team of Infection Prevention and Control Specialist Nurses, providing strategic nursing direction and vision, whilst providing highly specialised advice in all aspects of Infection Prevention and Control across the UHB.

Lead on the development and implementation of the Infection Prevention and Control strategy through education and training programmes, risk management, policy development and audit. Represent the Infection Prevention and Control service at Senior Executive level internally and with stakeholders within Wales and nationally.

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: 11 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £58,379 to £65,723 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 001-NMR256-1126
Job locations: University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff, CF14 4XW, United Kingdom

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
English
Essential
Specialist Qualification in Infection Prevention and Control or working towards one
Desirable
Teaching Qualification

English
Essential
Significant experience at Band 7 in Infection Prevention & Control
Desirable
Expert knowledge and understanding of the principles of IPC and how to apply across varied health settings

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.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address: University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff, CF14 4XW, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Head of Nursing for IP&C, Yvonne Hyde, yvonne.hyde@wales.nhs.uk, 02920746703

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