COVID-19: Information for staff

If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms follow these steps:

1. Self-isolate.

2. Inform your line manager.

3. Let the people you live with know they must self-isolate as well.

4. Take a test either through the University Testing Process or an NHS approved test.

5. Complete the University’s COVID-19 monitoring form.

6. Read the support and guidance materials sent to you by the COVID-19 helpdesk.

If you receive a positive test result:

1. Self-isolate for 10 days.

2. Tell your line manager and update your test results on the University’s COVID-19 monitoring form.

3. Let the people you live with know you have tested positive and that they may need to isolate (depending on their vaccination status).

4. Provide contact details on the University’s COVID-19 monitoring form in order to initiate track and tracing.

5. Read the additional support and guidance materials sent to you by the COVID-19 helpdesk.

If you receive a negative test result:

1. Stop self-isolation.

2. Let your line manager know that you are able to return to work.

3. Update your test results on the University’s COVID-19 monitoring form.

4. Let the people you live with know they can also stop self-isolation.

If you have any queries about this process please contact the COVID-19 helpdesk by phoning 01223 339514 or emailing covid-helpdesk@admin.cam.ac.uk

You will need a CRSID to access the COVID-19 monitoring form. If you don’t have this please email the helpdesk on covid-helpdesk@admin.cam.ac.uk or call 01223 339514

If you have concerns about your symptoms you should contact your GP or NHS 111 (out of office hours) for advice.

Testing locations 

You will be offered a choice between University tests at one of two locations:

• S2 Testing Pods, Addenbrooke's Hospital – 08.30  to 17.00, Monday to Thursday, and 08.30 to 13.00 on Friday. These pods are only accessible by car, or bike while wearing a mask. If you are already on the Biomedical Campus, you can access the pods on foot while wearing a mask. Map and access information for Addenbrooke's S2 Testing Pods location (PDF)
• Dyson Building, Department of Engineering, Fen Causeway entrance – 08.30 to 14.45, Monday to Thursday. Accessible by car, or bike/foot while wearing a mask. Map and access information for Engineering's Dyson Building location (PDF)

If you develop symptoms after 13.00 on a Friday, or any time on Saturday or Sunday, or cannot access either of these two locations, you must arrange a test at an alternative location using the NHS website.