Band 6 Deputy CNS – Infection Control: Sponsorship Available

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

A 6 month secondment position has arisen for an enthusiastic Deputy Clinical Nurse Specialist in Infection, Prevention & Control based at the Royal Brompton Hospital, part of Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust.

You will be a highly specialised nurse and role model, providing expert professional advice and education on the prevention and control of infection to other professionals, multidisciplinary groups, patients and carers. You will participate in the surveillance, monitoring and investigation of infections and outbreaks.

This is an exciting opportunity for you to contribute to patient safety and support the entire hospital to improve patient experience and outcomes, as well as supervising junior staff. The role requires someone who is very passionate about improving the care we provide and who can communicate and build effective relationships across the organisation.

The post holder will be based at the Royal Brompton Hospital, but will be providing cover cross site which will require travelling between sites 2 fixed days a week, attend meetings at Harefield Hospital as well as working closely with the wider GSTT team. The post holder may be required to deputise for the IPC matron when necessary.

You need to be confident, IT literate (Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, MS word, Microsoft) and possess excellent interpersonal skills. Working hours will be Monday to Friday 9am-5pm.

Main duties of the job

To work, within the operational scope of the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) team, facilitating the prevention, surveillance, investigation and control of infection within the Adult and Paediatric Acute setting.

To participate in education programmes for all grades of staff on aspects of infection prevention and control, to improve compliance with best practice. The post holder will be required to operate flexibly within the IPC team structure to ensure that a comprehensive service is provided to the Trust acute services.

The role duties fall under the following categories:

Patient/customer care (both direct & indirect)

Clinical Research / Audit

Education

Management and Leadership

Service development

People management

Communication

Person Specification

EDUCATION &QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

  • Registered Nurse on the NMC Register OR Allied health Professional with professional registration
  • Relevant postgraduate course or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Diploma/Degree in Infection Prevention and Control/Microbiology

EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

  • Current consolidated interest and experience in infection prevention and control (e.g. Infection Prevention and Control Link Practitioner) With substantial experience at ward/departmental level

Desirable

  • Clinical experience in more than one speciality Relevant experience in Infection Prevention & Control Research Data analysis

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Essential

  • Proven clinical knowledge and skills in infection prevention and control
  • Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
  • Knowledge of evidence-based practice. An understanding of audit and research based clinical practice
  • Demonstrate an awareness of clinical governance and risk management and how this effects their role and the department

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).

Closing Date: 18 October 2026

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