Infection Prevention and Control Nurse Specialist: Sponsorship Available

Job summary

The purpose of this post is to contribute to an advanced/expert specialist Infection Prevention and Control service that impacts positively on the experience of patients, visitors and carers by providing high standards of clinical practice and care as appropriate across the Trust.

This will be achieved through the provision of expert clinical advice, consistent and sustained improvements in standards of practice and care, staff education and development to meet patients’ needs in infection prevention and control and contribution to the effectiveness and efficiency of care.

The Infection Prevention and Control Team (IPCT) provide clinical support and advice at all locations where patient care is provided by the Trust.

Main duties of the job

• Build on the Trust’s strong infection prevention and control standards by maintaining excellence and driving continuous improvement in practice, ensuring the best possible experience for patients, carers and staff.
• Reduce the risk and increase safety for staff and patients in regard to prevention and control of infections.
• Provide the delivery of a ward-based infection prevention and control service within the Trust by working as an integral member of the IPCT. Maintain daily ward rounds to offer advice and foster effective working relationships with staff at all levels.
• Provide specialist advice and support to the relevant site team to ensure effective and appropriate use of the Trust’s isolation facilities in accordance with Trust infection prevention and control policies

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Current NMC Registration
• Registered Nurse with experience of band 6 or above
• Degree level / Masters level study, or equivalent specialist study and experience in Infection Prevention and Control.
• Currently working within Infection Prevention and Control role or able to demonstrate recent relevant experience in infection prevention and control practice

Desirable

• Management experience / qualification
• IPC Master’s Degree
• Membership of the Infection Prevention Society (IPS)

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Extensive post registration experience, some of which will be at a senior level
• Evidence of Quality Improvement or management of change
• Audit/Research experience
• Leadership experience
• Teaching or mentorship qualification or relevant experience
• Evidence of on-going continuous professional development
• Experience of outbreak management
• Experience of interpreting ad presenting data
• Good IT skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of Microbiology and Surveillance
• Evidence of leading programme(s) of education and / or training.

Skills and ability

Essential

• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation and facilitation skills, enabling effective engagement with staff at all levels, across all professional disciplines, and with external stakeholders, providing appropriate support, empathy and reassurance.
• Demonstrate effective presentation skills, including the preparation and delivery of engaging training sessions and presentations to large and diverse audiences.
• Demonstrate a sound understanding of national infection prevention and control surveillance requirements and associated reporting processes.
• Ability to manage, influence and resolve conflict effectively using tact diplomacy and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the wider organisational operational and patient safety implications of infection prevention and control advice and decision making.

Desirable

• QI project management

Closing Date: 30 November 2026