Clinical Nurse/Practitioner- infection Prevention and Control

NHS; Ashington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join an award-winning Infection Prevention and Control Team at a leading healthcare provider. The Clinical Nurse/Practitioner will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to enhance infection prevention practices and ensure high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include conducting training and audits, managing outbreaks, and promoting effective healthcare culture. This role requires a Registered Nurse or equivalent with extensive experience in the specialty.

Qualifications

• Evidence of qualification for supervising, teaching, and assessing students.
• Extensive experience in the specialty.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on infection prevention and control practices.
• Conduct surveillance, training, audits, and outbreak management.

Skills

Autonomy

Collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse

Postgraduate Diploma

Teaching certificate

Job description

Go back Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Nurse/Practitioner - Infection Prevention and Control

The closing date is 20 May 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an award-winning Infection Prevention and Control Team. The post holder will work within a multidisciplinary team comprising Infection Prevention and Control Nurses/Practitioners, microbiologists, BMS staff, and administrative staff to provide professional advice on Infection Prevention and Control practices and policies. The role involves promoting and developing infection prevention and control, fostering a culture of effective healthcare among Trust staff. Daily tasks include surveillance, training, audits, and outbreak management, ensuring these activities align with governmental directives.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early once sufficient suitable applications are received.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide expert advice on infection prevention and control practices and policies. Responsibilities include promoting a culture of effective healthcare, conducting surveillance, training, audits, and assisting in outbreak management.

About us

We manage three major hospitals in North Tyneside, Wansbeck, and Hexham, along with smaller community hospitals and clinics across the region, including the Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital. We also provide home care and community services, emphasizing high-quality patient care and exceptional patient experiences, supported by one of the most extensive patient experience programs in England.

Job responsibilities

The post involves working within a multidisciplinary team to advise on infection prevention and control, promoting a culture of effective healthcare, and managing activities such as surveillance, training, audits, and outbreak responses.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Professional Registration

• Registered Nurse, Midwife, or Allied Healthcare Professional
• Teaching certificate (e.g., ENB 998, PP126/127, C&G730) or active Mentorship qualification
• Evidence of qualification for supervising, teaching, and assessing students (to be completed within 18 months)
• Postgraduate Diploma in a relevant field

Experience and knowledge

• Extensive experience in the specialty
• Ability to work autonomously
• I.C. nursing qualification

Other

• Valid driving license; own vehicle or ability to use a car for work purposes

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust