Infection Prevention and Control Nurse

Ramsay Health Care; Banbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an enthusiastic Infection Prevention Control Nurse at Cherwell Hospital, Banbury. The role involves leading infection control practices, providing clinical advice, and improving IPC standards. Ideal candidates will have nursing experience and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

25 days leave plus bank holidays

Private pension with Ramsay matching up to 5%

Flexible shift patterns

Enhanced parental leave policies

Private medical cover with options for dependants

Life assurance (Death in Service) x3 salary

Free training and development via Ramsay Academy

Free on-site parking where available

Subsidised staff restaurant where available

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Recent experience as a registered nurse in an acute surgical care environment.
• Knowledge and experience of infection prevention and control at ward or departmental level.

Responsibilities

• Leading in surveillance, prevention, and control of infection within the hospital setting.
• Promoting and maintaining high standards of IPC practices to ensure safety for patients, staff, and visitors.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Flexibility

Education

Registered Nurse with a degree or equivalent experience

Teaching and Assessing qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Description

Infection Prevention and Control Nurse

37.5 Hours - Cherwell Hospital, Banbury

We are expanding our team at The Cherwell Hospital and have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Nurse to join us as an Infection Prevention Control (IPC) Lead Nurse for 22.5 hours a week. This role can be considered full-time with the remaining 15 hours dedicated to your area of clinical expertise, such as ward, theatre, outpatients, or preoperative assessment.

The successful candidate will provide evidence-based IPC clinical advice, lead surveillance, prevention, and control of infections, and promote high standards of IPC practices ensuring the safety of patients, staff, and visitors.

We seek a professional role model with experience in improving IPC practices and delivering staff education, demonstrating a commitment to continuous professional development.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Leading in surveillance, prevention, and control of infection within the hospital setting.
2. Promoting and maintaining high standards of IPC practices to ensure safety for patients, staff, and visitors.
3. Providing high-quality care with excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, demonstrating enthusiasm and flexibility.

What You'll Bring:

• Registered Nurse with a degree or equivalent experience.
• Current NMC registration.
• Teaching and Assessing qualification or equivalent experience.
• Recent update and evidence of infection prevention and control practice.
• Infection Prevention and Control Course qualification (Desirable).

Essential Experience:

• Recent experience as a registered nurse in an acute surgical care environment.
• Knowledge and experience of infection prevention and control at ward or departmental level.

Desirable Experience:

• Experience with surgical site surveillance.
• Knowledge of tissue viability.
• Audit/surveillance experience, including Surgical Site Infection Surveillance Service (SSISS).
• Familiarity with the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF) and report writing.
• Policy and procedure writing skills.

Benefits:

• 25 days leave plus bank holidays.
• Buy & Sell Flexi Leave options.
• Private pension with Ramsay matching up to 5% after qualifying period.
• Flexible shift patterns where possible.
• Enhanced parental leave policies.
• Private medical cover with options for dependants.
• Life assurance (Death in Service) x3 salary.
• Free training and development via Ramsay Academy.
• Free on-site parking where available.
• Subsidised staff restaurant where available.
• Concerts for Carers, Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle2Work scheme, Blue Light Card Scheme.

About Us:

Ramsay Health Care UK is a reputable global hospital group with over 50 years of experience, leading in independent hospital services in England. We value a positive, proactive attitude and believe our staff are our greatest asset. Our culture, 'The Ramsay Way,' emphasizes caring, excellence, and support for our employees and the wider community.

We are proud supporters of the UK's Armed Forces and Reservists, holding the Silver Award in the MOD's Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. We are committed to equality of opportunity and supporting our staff through background checks and DBS screening.