Infection Prevention and Control Nurse

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an Infection Prevention and Control Nurse in Buckingham. This role involves leading infection control efforts, providing clinical advice, and ensuring high IPC standards. The position offers 22.5 hours per week with flexibility for additional clinical expertise. The ideal candidate will have a strong nursing background, current NMC registration, and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

25 days leave plus bank holidays

Flexi leave options

Private pension with employer match

Flexible shifts where possible

Parental leave policies

Private medical insurance

Life assurance (3x salary)

Training via Ramsay Academy

On-site parking and staff restaurant

Additional schemes and support programs

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Leading infection surveillance, prevention, and control efforts.
• Maintaining high standards of IPC practices for safety.
• Providing excellent communication and teamwork within a multidisciplinary environment.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse, degree educated or equivalent

Job description

Infection Prevention and Control Nurse, Buckingham

Client: Ramsay Health Care

Location: Buckingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Details

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Posted: 14.05.2025

Expiry Date: 28.06.2025

Job Description

Infection Prevention and Control Nurse

Location: Cherwell Hospital, Banbury

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

We seek a professional role model with experience in IPC practice improvement and staff education, committed to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Leading infection surveillance, prevention, and control efforts.
• Maintaining high standards of IPC practices for safety.
• Providing excellent communication and teamwork within a multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications and Experience

• Registered Nurse, degree educated or equivalent.
• Current NMC registration.
• Teaching and Assessing qualification or equivalent experience.
• Recent update in infection prevention and control.
• Infection Prevention and Control Course (Desirable).

Essential Experience

• Recent experience as a registered nurse in an acute surgical setting.
• Knowledge of infection 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 and procedure development.

Benefits

• 25 days leave plus bank holidays.
• Flexi leave options.
• Private pension with employer match.
• Flexible shifts where possible.
• Parental leave policies.
• Private medical insurance.
• Life assurance (3x salary).
• Training via Ramsay Academy.
• On-site parking and staff restaurant (where available).
• Additional schemes and support programs.

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 are committed to delivering excellent patient care and staff support, fostering a culture known as "The Ramsay Way".

We support the UK Armed Forces and Reservists and are an accredited employer under the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Scheme. We promote equality and are committed to a safe, inclusive workplace, subject to background checks and DBS clearance.