Infection Prevention and Control Nurse

JR United Kingdom; Southam CP; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a motivated Infection Prevention Control Nurse at Cherwell Hospital. The role involves leading infection control practices, providing clinical advice, and ensuring safety for patients and staff. Join a reputable hospital group with a commitment to care and excellence.

Benefits

25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays

Private Pension (match up to 5%)

Flexible shift patterns

Enhanced Parental Leave Policies

Private Medical Cover

Life Assurance (x3 salary)

Free On-site Parking

Staff restaurant discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle2Work scheme

Qualifications

• Evidence-based IPC clinical advice and support.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Leading surveillance, prevention, and control of infections.
• Promoting high standards of IPC practices.
• Providing high-quality care within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Registered Nurse with degree-level education

Job description

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Infection Prevention and Control Nurse, Southam

Client: Ramsay Health Care

Location: Southam, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

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 us 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 dedicated to your area of clinical expertise, such as ward, theatre, outpatients, or pre-operative assessment.

It is essential to provide evidence-based IPC clinical advice and support by leading surveillance, prevention, and control of infections in the hospital. Promoting and maintaining high standards of IPC practices to ensure the safety of patients, staff, and visitors is paramount.

We seek a professional role model experienced in improving IPC practices and delivering staff education, demonstrated through a commitment to continuous professional development.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leading surveillance, prevention, and control of infections in the hospital setting.
• Promoting and maintaining high standards of IPC practices for safety.
• Providing high-quality care with excellent communication skills and flexibility 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 in 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/department level.

Desirable Experience:

• Surgical site surveillance experience.
• Tissue viability knowledge.
• Audit/surveillance experience including SSISS.
• Familiarity with PSIRF and report writing.
• Policy/procedure writing skills.

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)
• Training via Ramsay Academy
• Free On-site Parking
• Staff restaurant discounts
• 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, embodying 'The Ramsay Way' culture that emphasizes care and excellence.

We support the UK Armed Forces and Reservists, holding the Silver Award in the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. We are committed to equality and all employment is subject to background and DBS checks.