Infection Prevention and Control Specialist Practitioner

NHS; Truro; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Truro is seeking an Infection Prevention and Control Specialist Practitioner. The successful candidate will develop and deliver IPC services, provide clinical advice, and support staff education. Candidates should have at least 2 years of clinical experience and a relevant university qualification. The role offers opportunities for flexible working and professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years post-registration clinical experience.
• NMC or HPC registration required.
• Basic computer skills and ability to drive with a full UK driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the IPC service in line with policies.
• Provide clinical advice on infection management.
• Support staff development in IPC.

Skills

Clinical experience

Infection Prevention and Control knowledge

Teaching and education

Audit and research

Education

University qualification in Infection Prevention and Control

Job description

Infection Prevention and Control Specialist Practitioner

The post holder will be responsible for the development and delivery of the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) service in line with local and national policy to meet the needs acute (Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust), and community (Cornwall Partnership Foundation Trust) Trusts. Providing clinical advice and knowledge about the prevention, management, monitoring and control of infection to staff.

The post holder will be an experienced practitioner with minimum of 2 years post registration clinical experience within their own specialty or professional practice who uses specialist knowledge and skills to support the prevention, management, monitoring and control of infection to Trust staff.

Proposed interview date 16 October 2025

Main duties of the job

Undertake relevant clinical assessment, reviewing clinical signs and results to support the patient's treatment plan as required.

Produce accurate and complete documentation and patient records consistent with legislation, policies and procedures

Act as a resource for staff advising on local, Trust and national policy, procedures and guidelines in relation to IPC ensuring patient safety and clinical governance.

Support staff development in IPC in order to maximise potential, encouraging everyone to learn from each other and from external good practice.

Develop and contribute to local IPC guidelines, interpreting and adapting national protocols and standards to enhance patient care and safety.

Sensitively challenge inappropriate practice and poor compliance to Infection Prevention and Control policy.

Deputise for the IPC Lead Nurse and/or Senior Specialist Practitioners in their absence.

Teach and support the development of education in all aspects of IPC in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team.

Deliver IPC Mandatory training, Corporate Induction, and IPC training .

Develop IPC Link Practitioners to a defined level of clinical skill in order to support and educate colleagues in infection prevention and control.

Design, co-ordinate and regularly undertake audit, research and development activities providing written feedback where appropriate.

See the attached full job description for complete information on the main duties of the job.

About us

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with

visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.

We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.

The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.

Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.

It's established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.

Website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/clinical-schools/royal-cornwall-hospitals-nhs-trust-clinical-school

https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871231209037

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

Identity Checks

Professional registration and qualification checks

Employment history and reference checks

Occupational Health clearance

Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check

Right to work in the UK

For further information please visit:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

Person Specification

Professional Qualification and Experience

• NMC or HPC registration
• At least 2 years post registration clinical experience in professional practice or 2 years' experience in clinical setting.
• Basic computer skills
• Able to work across CFT and RCHT. Therefore able to drive with UK full driver's license.
• University qualification or training in Infection Prevention and Control
• Experience as IPAC practitioner, IPAC Link Practitioner or had student placement in IPC.
• Audit or research experience
• Teaching and education experience

Additional criteria

• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Willingness to undertake training as required.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Depending on experienceBand 6 AFC depending on qualification and experience.