Infection Prevention and Control Nurse, Band 6

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Winchcombe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Band 6 Infection Prevention and Control Nurse. The ideal candidate will join a dedicated team focused on preventing healthcare-associated infections, using evidence-based practices to support staff and maintain high IPC standards. Responsibilities include mentoring, fostering innovation, and ensuring patient safety. The role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development, making it a crucial position within our healthcare system.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate understanding of audit and quality improvement
• Prioritise workload effectively

Responsibilities

• Inspire and motivate others, acting as a role model
• Use evidence-based IPC to innovate practices
• Support staff in maintaining IPC standards
• Ensure IPC is visible and part of patient safety programme

Skills

Knowledge of current issues relating to IPC

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Education

Nurse registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council

Job description

Infection Prevention and Control Nurse, Band 6 (30 hours a week)

We are excited to announce we are looking to recruit a band 6 infection prevention and control Nurse. Are you interested in Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)? Do you want to be part of a friendly, supportive and innovative Infection Prevention and Control team? Then we want to hear from you.

The successful candidate will participate in the prevention and control of healthcare associated infection within Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GHNHSFT). They will work closely with other team members across the One Gloucestershire System in the ongoing development and implementation of infection control practice in line with both Trust and national requirements.

Responsibilities

• You will inspire and motivate others, and act as a role model and a professional source of advice for others.
• A key part of the role will be to use evidence based IPC to challenge and innovate new practice to ensure safe service delivery.
• To support our staff to maintain high standards of IPC, deliver infection prevention programmes and optimise management and treatment of patients with infections.
• The IPCN will ensure that IPC remains a highly visible service and an integral part of a robust patient safety programme.

Qualifications

• You will be a Nurse registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
• The candidates will have knowledge of current issues relating to IPC and excellent communication and interpersonal.
• The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate an understanding of audit and quality improvement.
• They will be able to prioritise their own workload; working independently and as a team.

Infection prevention & control is a top priority for Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Keeping our patients safe from harm is everyone's responsibility. The Infection Prevention & Control Team have a wide ranging programme of activity that focusses on continual improvement in order to deliver the best care for everyone and ensures our patients are at the heart of everything we do.

The successful candidate will be working in the Infection Prevention and Control team. The team is made up of Band 6 & 7 Nurses, a Lead Nurse for IPC and AMS, Infection Control Doctors, Surgical site surveillance team and Antimicrobial Pharmacists. Band 6 IPCNs are allocated mentors and supported by band 7 Nurses to support their development.

The IPCT have a vision of no preventable infection by delivering safe care. The team foster an environment of support, innovation & work to ensure that everything is done with the patient in mind. The team are friendly and inclusive.