Infection Prevention and Control Nurse

JR United Kingdom; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Stratford-upon-Avon seeks an enthusiastic Infection Prevention and Control Nurse to join their team. The role involves leading infection control practices, providing clinical advice, and ensuring safety for patients and staff. Candidates should possess a nursing degree and current NMC registration, with a commitment to professional development. The position offers flexible hours and various benefits, including private medical cover and enhanced parental leave policies.

Benefits

25 days leave + bank holidays

Flexi leave options

Private pension with Ramsay match up to 5%

Flexible shift patterns

Enhanced parental leave policies

Private medical cover

Life assurance (3x salary)

Free training via Ramsay Academy

Free on-site parking

Subsidised staff restaurant

Qualifications

• Experience in improving IPC practices and delivering staff education.
• Recent experience as a registered nurse in acute surgical care.

Responsibilities

• Leading surveillance, prevention, and control of infection in the hospital setting.
• Promoting high standards of IPC practices for safety.

Skills

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse

Degree-level education or equivalent

Teaching and Assessing qualification

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Posted:

14.05.2025

Expiry Date:

28.06.2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Infection Prevention and Control Nurse

Location: 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 can be considered full-time with an additional 15 hours in your area of clinical expertise, such as ward, theatre, outpatient, or pre-operative assessment.

It is essential to provide evidence-based IPC clinical advice, lead surveillance, prevention, and control of infection, and promote high standards of IPC practices ensuring safety for patients, staff, and visitors.

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leading surveillance, prevention, and control of infection in the hospital setting.
• Promoting high standards of IPC practices for safety.
• Providing high-quality care with excellent communication skills and team collaboration.

Qualifications and Experience:

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

Essential Experience:

• Recent experience as a registered nurse in acute surgical care.
• 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 development experience.

Benefits:

• 25 days leave + bank holidays.
• Flexi leave options.
• Private pension with Ramsay match up to 5%.
• Flexible shift patterns.
• Enhanced parental leave policies.
• Private medical cover.
• Life assurance (3x salary).
• Free training via Ramsay Academy.
• Free on-site parking.
• Subsidised staff restaurant.
• Employee assistance programs and other staff benefits.

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 care, fostering a supportive culture that recognizes our staff and doctors as our most valuable assets. We support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and are committed to equality and diversity. This role is subject to background checks and DBS clearance.