About this role
Job summary
The technical consultant for new builds and education is pivotal in promoting high standards of IPC throughout the Trust, working closely with new build co-ordinators. The successful candidate will work in close collaboration with the Lead IPC Nurse, Lead Infection Control Doctor and the Deputy Director of IPC (DDIPC) to lead on new builds and existing works projects for upgrading the environment. The post holder will also be responsible for leading on IPC education across the Trust.
Main duties of the job
To help the Trust deliver IPC input in all new builds and refurbishment projects to enable a high level of patient safety while supporting and developing our IPC team. We are seeking a candidate who is highly motivated and experienced and in addition has been involved with HTM's and HBN's. A strong infection prevention and control background with a proven track record for operational delivery of infection prevention and control across a complex organisation is essential.
You will be the designated New Build champion for the Trust to provide expert advice and assist with decision making. To have knowledge and understanding for both new build and refurbishment projects from their inception to completion and commissioning. Co-ordinate projects within the Trust. Escalate any concerns from the projects to the leads and the Deputy Director of Infection Prevention and Control (DDPIC) and Lead Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Nurse. Lead on strategies to improve and embed infection control practices/ oversight by engaging the infection control team and working collaboratively with the Estates facilities team and new build Co-ordinators. Support the IPC lead for the efficient management of Health and Safety Governance and Premises Assurance Management Role (PAM).
About us
Come Nurse with us...
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live.
You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
o Our values and reputation for outstanding careo Opportunities to experience a range of specialitieso Career and development opportunitieso Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support teamo Research experience and opportunitieso Lovely location and quality of lifeo Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 19th November 2026.
Interviews are due to be held on 1st December 2026.
All appointments with a start date on or after 1 October 2026 will be subject to a 12-week probationary period. This provides a structured and supportive period to help you settle into your role, with regular reviews and feedback.
As there is a 12-week probationary period, successful candidates are expected to have the Right to Work for a period of at least 6 months from the proposed start date. Immigration and Right to Work status will be discussed with successful candidates at conditional offer. CUH will not offer sponsorship to candidates that have applied for a fee waiver.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full-time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full-time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Membership of a relevant professional body
- Degree in Infection Prevention and Control/or relevant field specialism or equivalent
- Educated to or working towards a Masters level degree in Infection Control or a related subject
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- Experience of working at local, regional and national level in infection prevention and control/ estates.
Experience
Essential
- Broad clinical experience
- Experience of teaching and assessing within a clinical setting
- Experience of working at a senior level within an Infection Prevention and Control Team/or Estates and Facilities in an acute NHS Trust
- Experience of independent decision making
- Experience of managing and providing leadership to a team
Desirable
- Management experience
- Evidence of strategic planning experience and change management
Knowledge
Essential
- Expert specialist knowledge of infection prevention & control and how it relates to the acute setting
- Awareness of the broader issues affecting the whole healthcare economy
- Awareness of current issues in infection control with regards to New Builds on the NHS agenda
- Highly developed specialist knowledge across a range of procedures/practices relevant to the built environment
Desirable
- Understanding and experience of clinical audit
- Ability to critically analyze and interpret clinical research
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills across a range of disciplines
- Recognised teaching and presentation skills
- Ability to manage change in a difficult environment
- Good time management skills and ability to prioritise workload
- Able to drive and holding a current UK driving license
- Ability to work as a team member or independently
Desirable
- Skilled in risk management, problem solving and lateral thinking
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent
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
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Addenbrookes Hospital-Division Corporate
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)