Infection Prevention and Control Lead

Infection Prevention and Control Lead

Salary: Up to �53,000.00 plus Benefits (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

We have an opportunity for an Infection Prevention and Control Lead�to join their team of staff in the Nursing�department.

This is a�Full/Part time�role for 37.5�hours a week. The role holder will be required to�cover a flexible shift pattern.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Registered Nurse/Health Care Professional with NMC/HCPC Registration


• Teaching and assessing qualification e.g. ENB 998 (or equivalent).


• Specialist knowledge to a level defined for that hospital


• Able to apply specialist knowledge to risk assessment and support appropriate controls.


• Presentation skills.


• Maths, English GCSE at grades A to C or equivalent functional skills level 2 evidence.


• Proficient in the use of a PC, including the use of software and systems.

Duties of this role include:

• To ensure Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) is addressed in all areas of the hospital, and reflected throughout all activity related to healthcare provision.�


• Taking accountability for infection prevention all new business, new build and refurbishment.�


• Ensuring compliance to the HCAI code (DH 2010) for CQC requirements in England and equivalent for hospitals in Scotland and Wales.��


• To ensure environmental cleaning is sufficient and appropriate to the level of risk in each area of the hospital in partnership with housekeeping department.


• To provide comment and advice on the purchase, introduction and use of equipment in relation to IPC issues.


• To support the local Waste Officer in all waste management but especially in the management of the clinical waste stream.

Salary & Benefits

We are committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service


• Private Pension Scheme


• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions


• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts