Infection Prevention and Control Nurse

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Farnborough is seeking an Infection Prevention and Control Nurse to enhance patient safety through effective infection control practices. This role involves leading IPC initiatives and providing clinical advice while promoting high standards within the hospital. The ideal candidate will be a registered nurse with a strong educational background and experience in acute care settings. Join a reputable organization committed to professional development and excellent patient care.

Benefits

25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays

Private Pension (match up to 5%)

Flexible shift patterns

Private Medical Cover

Life Assurance (x3 salary)

Free Training via Ramsay Academy

Free Parking (where available)

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle2Work scheme

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with degree-level education or equivalent experience.
• Current NMC registration.
• Recent experience as a registered nurse in an acute surgical care environment.

Responsibilities

• Leading in surveillance, prevention, and control of infection in the hospital setting.
• Promoting and maintaining high standards of IPC practices.
• Providing high-quality care within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Degree-level education

Teaching and Assessing qualification

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Infection Prevention and Control Nurse, Farnborough

Client: Ramsay Health Care

Location: Farnborough, 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. This can be considered a full-time position with the remaining 15 hours assigned to your area of clinical expertise: ward, theatre, outpatients, pre-operative assessment.

You will provide evidence-based IPC clinical advice, lead surveillance, prevention, and control of infection, and promote high standards of IPC practices to ensure the safety of patients, staff, and visitors. We seek a professional role model experienced in improving IPC practices and delivering staff education, committed to continual professional development.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leading in surveillance, prevention, and control of infection in the hospital setting.
• Promoting and maintaining high standards of IPC practices to ensure safety.
• Providing high-quality care with excellent communication skills and flexibility to work within a multidisciplinary team.

What You'll Bring:

• Registered Nurse with degree-level education or equivalent experience.
• Current NMC registration.
• Teaching and Assessing qualification or equivalent experience.
• Recent update 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 of infection prevention and control at ward/departmental level.

Desirable Experience:

• Experience with surgical site surveillance, tissue viability, audit/surveillance including SSISS, familiarity with PSIRF, policy/procedure writing.

Benefits:

• 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays
• Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options
• Private Pension (match up to 5%)
• Flexible shift patterns
• Enhanced Parental Leave Policies
• Private Medical Cover
• Life Assurance (x3 salary)
• Free Training via Ramsay Academy
• Free Parking (where available)
• Subsidised staff restaurant
• 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' experience, known for delivering high-quality independent hospital services across England. We value a positive, proactive attitude and are committed to delivering the best care, recognizing our staff and doctors as our greatest assets. We support the UK Armed Forces and are an accredited employer under the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. We are an equal opportunity employer, and this role is subject to background and DBS checks.