223174 Infection Prevention & Control Nurse (KA)

NHS Lothian; Livingston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Livingston is seeking a motivated Infection Prevention and Control Nurse to deliver infection prevention programs. Candidates must be registered nurses with NMC registration and possess significant clinical experience. This role offers the opportunity to impact infection control across various sites within NHS Lothian while supporting leadership development in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Must have PVG Scheme membership/record.
• Broad range of clinical experience is desirable.
• Willingness to undertake additional specialist training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a planned program for infection prevention and control.
• Provide specialist knowledge and education in all aspects of Infection Prevention and Control.
• Work across all NHS Lothian sites.

Skills

Leadership

Compassion

Clinical experience

Infection Prevention and Control expertise

Education

Registered Nurse with current NMC Registration

Infection Prevention and Control Specialist Practitioner Qualification

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223174 Infection Prevention & Control Nurse (KA), Livingston

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Location: Livingston, United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

Job Description:

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application early.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as your responsibilities can be found in the further information for this vacancy.

This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (child and/or adult), then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.

We are looking for an inspirational leader who is caring, compassionate, and motivated to join our strong, empowered, and highly skilled nursing family.

Our organization sets out our Vision, Ambitions, and Values that enable excellent care for our patients and service users. It also demonstrates what you can expect from us and what you can aspire to in your career development. A collaborative, person-focused approach is at the center of everything we aim to achieve, necessary to deliver high-quality, compassionate, safe, and effective care. We are working towards having a diverse and inclusive culture for our staff and service users. We want everyone to realize their full potential and contribute positively. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and communities. We are committed to developing a nursing and midwifery workforce with diverse skills and experiences. We are interested in your passion for leadership and alignment with our Strategic Plan. We support clinical education through our Clinical Education and Training team, education coordinators, robust induction programs, and preceptorship, working with you to enhance your leadership strengths.

Recruitment process – We use a values and competency-based recruitment process aligned with our Strategic Plan. Within NHS Lothian, Nursing and Midwifery interviews are linked to our Nursing & Midwifery Strategic Plan. We aim to provide an equitable experience and share interview questions in advance. A selection of these questions can be found on our Careers site:

An opportunity has arisen for a full-time, permanent Infection Prevention and Control Nurse, delivering a planned program for infection prevention and control. The base location will be discussed at interview, but coverage across all NHS Lothians sites will be required.

The role of the IPCN is to provide specialist knowledge and education in all aspects of Infection Prevention and Control to multidisciplinary teams and services. You must be a Registered Nurse with current NMC Registration and willing to undertake additional specialist training, e.g., Infection Prevention and Control Specialist Practitioner Qualification. A broad range of clinical experience is desirable, with significant clinical practice.