Infection Prevention and Control Nurse

JR United Kingdom; Brackley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Brackley is seeking an enthusiastic Infection Prevention Control Nurse. This role involves leading infection prevention efforts, providing clinical advice, and ensuring high standards of patient safety. Ideal candidates will have a nursing degree, NMC registration, and experience in IPC practices. The position offers flexible hours and various benefits, including a private pension and generous leave.

Benefits

25 days leave plus bank holidays

Buy & Sell Flexi Leave options

Private pension with Ramsay match up to 5%

Flexible shift patterns

Enhanced parental leave policies

Private medical cover

Life assurance

Training

Free parking

Subsidized restaurant

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with degree-level education or equivalent.
• Current NMC registration.

Responsibilities

• Lead surveillance, prevention, and control of infection within the hospital.
• Promote and maintain high IPC standards ensuring safety for all.
• Provide high-quality patient care.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Degree-level education

Teaching and assessing qualification

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  Infection Prevention and Control Nurse, Brackley

  Client: Ramsay Health Care

  Location: Brackley, 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:

  We are expanding our team at The Cherwell Hospital and have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Nurse to join us as an Infection Prevention Control (IPC) Lead Nurse for 22.5 hours a week. The remaining 15 hours can be dedicated to your clinical expertise area, such as ward, theatre, outpatient, or pre-operative assessment.

  The role involves providing evidence-based IPC clinical advice, leading surveillance, prevention, and control of infection, and promoting high standards of IPC practices to ensure safety for patients, staff, and visitors. We seek a professional role model with experience in IPC improvement and staff education, committed to continuous professional development.

  Responsibilities:

  • Lead surveillance, prevention, and control of infection within the hospital.
  • Promote and maintain high IPC standards ensuring safety for all.
  • Provide high-quality patient care with excellent communication skills and teamwork.

  Qualifications and Experience:

  • Registered Nurse with degree-level education or equivalent.
  • Current NMC registration.
  • Teaching and assessing qualification or equivalent experience.
  • Recent update in infection prevention and control practices.
  • Infection Prevention and Control Course (Desirable).

  Essential Experience:

  • Recent experience as a registered nurse in an acute surgical care environment.
  • 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.
  • Familiarity with 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 match up to 5%.
  • Flexible shift patterns.
  • Enhanced parental leave policies.
  • Private medical cover, life assurance, training, free parking, subsidized restaurant, and more.

  About Us:

  Ramsay Health Care UK is a leading healthcare provider with over 50 years’ experience. We value a positive attitude, professional growth, and our people’s well-being. We support the UK Armed Forces and promote equality of opportunity. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.