Infection Prevention Nurse Specialist

NHS

  • Homerton, East London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated and skilled registered nurse to undertake the role of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Nurse, working in both acute and community settings. This multi-diverse role allows the successful candidate to use their clinical knowledge and develop expert skills and knowledge related to the prevention and control of infection and the underpinning of Microbiology, whilst working in partnership with the clinical teams to make a real difference in patient outcomes, promoting patient safety and the delivery of safe care to assist in the reduction of health care associated infections.The candidate will have knowledge of current issues relating to IPC and excellent communication and interpersonal skill. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate an understanding of audit and quality improvement. They will be able to prioritise their own workload, working independently and as a team.Having a strong attitude in training and developing people, in joining our dynamic and supportive team, this post offers development opportunities to support and enable a competency-based band 7 trajectory (Specialist Practitioner) - a starting point band 7 post based on previous experience and achievement may be considered.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will support the IPC lead in achieving year on year compliance with the IPC objectives as mentioned. To be visible and proactive as a role model in providing clinically effective standards of infection prevention and control, ensuring they are evidence based and reflect best practice. To manage a wide range of complex and sometimes conflicting priorities, whilst always ensuring that the needs of the patient are placed at the centre of care delivery. As clinical expert, provide specialist advice to support and facilitate high quality individualised care to patients in collaboration with the multi-professional team in line with the local and national targets. Be innovative utilising all aspects of the role, (e.g., learning from incidents, observational opportunities, feedback) to aid and nurture a culture of zero tolerance for HCAIs. Management of infection incidents and outbreaks, recognising any potential infection risks and carrying out post infection reviews and serious incident reports as required.About usHomerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.DetailsDate posted01 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6SalaryDepending on experience Dependant on successful completion of IPC qualificationContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number293-CSEP-0594Job locationsHomerton Healthcare NHS Foundation TrustHomerton RowHomertonE9 6SRJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.Person SpecificationEducationEssential
  • Registered Nurse
  • Post graduate qualification in Infection Prevention & Control or be willing to work towards.
ExperienceEssential
  • Teaching/education, including presentation skills
  • IT skill - Word, PowerPoint, Excel
  • Audit / surveillance experience
Desirable
  • awareness of/or evidence of clinical practice of patient safety incident response framework (PSIRF)
SkillsEssential
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to plan, organise and coordinate work under pressure
Person SpecificationEducationEssential
  • Registered Nurse
  • Post graduate qualification in Infection Prevention & Control or be willing to work towards.
ExperienceEssential
  • Teaching/education, including presentation skills
  • IT skill - Word, PowerPoint, Excel
  • Audit / surveillance experience
Desirable
  • awareness of/or evidence of clinical practice of patient safety incident response framework (PSIRF)
SkillsEssential
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to plan, organise and coordinate work under pressure

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