Infection Prevention and Control Nurse

JR United Kingdom; Banbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital group in Banbury is seeking an enthusiastic Infection Prevention and Control Nurse. This role involves providing clinical advice, leading infection control efforts, and ensuring high standards of patient safety. Candidates should have a degree in nursing, current NMC registration, and experience in IPC practices. The position offers flexible hours and a supportive environment for professional development.

Benefits

25 days leave + bank holidays

Private pension with Ramsay match up to 5%

Flexible shift patterns

Private medical cover

Life assurance (3x salary)

Free training via Ramsay Academy

Free on-site parking

Subsidised staff restaurant

Qualifications

• Experience in IPC practice improvement and staff education.
• Recent experience as a registered nurse in acute surgical care.

Responsibilities

• Leading infection surveillance, prevention, and control in the hospital.
• Promoting high standards of IPC practices for safety.

Skills

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree-level registered nurse

Teaching and assessing qualification

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Infection Prevention and Control Nurse, Banbury

Client: Ramsay Health Care

Location: Banbury, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

14.05.2025

Expiry Date:

28.06.2025

Job Description:

Infection Prevention and Control Nurse

37.5 Hours - Cherwell Hospital, Banbury

We are currently expanding our team at The Cherwell Hospital and have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Nurse to join as an Infection Prevention Control (IPC) Lead Nurse for 22.5 hrs a week. The remaining 15 hours can be allocated to your area of clinical expertise: ward, theatre, outpatients, preoperative assessment.

The role involves providing evidence-based IPC clinical advice, leading surveillance, prevention, and control of infections, and promoting high standards of IPC practices to ensure safety for patients, staff, and visitors. You should be a professional role model with experience in IPC practice improvement and staff education, demonstrating commitment to ongoing professional development.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leading infection surveillance, prevention, and control in the hospital.
• Promoting high standards of IPC practices for safety.
• Providing high-quality care with excellent communication skills and team collaboration, demonstrating flexibility.

What You'll Bring:

• Degree-level registered nurse or equivalent experience.
• Current NMC registration.
• Teaching and assessing qualification or equivalent experience.
• Recent update in infection prevention and control practice.
• Infection Prevention and Control Course (Desirable).

Essential Experience:

• Recent experience as a registered nurse in acute surgical care.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control at ward/department level.

Desirable Experience:

• Surgical site surveillance experience.
• Tissue viability knowledge.
• Audit and surveillance experience, including SSISS.
• Knowledge of PSIRF and report writing.
• Policy/procedure development skills.

Benefits:

• 25 days leave + bank holidays.
• Buy & Sell Flexi Leave.
• Private pension with Ramsay match up to 5%.
• Flexible shift patterns.
• Enhanced parental leave policies.
• Private medical cover.
• Life assurance (3x salary).
• Free training via Ramsay Academy.
• Free on-site parking.
• Subsidised staff restaurant.
• Concerts for Carers.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle2Work scheme.
• Blue Light Card Scheme.

About Us:

Ramsay Health Care UK is a leading hospital group with over 50 years' experience, respected in the healthcare industry and providing independent hospital services across England.

We value a positive, proactive attitude and are committed to making a difference. Our culture, 'The Ramsay Way,' recognizes our staff and doctors as our greatest asset, which has driven our success.

We care about delivering the best care and supporting our team, including active support for the UK Armed Forces, holding the Silver Award under the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. We are dedicated to equality and all employment is subject to background and DBS checks.