Infection Prevention CNS — Clinical Leader

LSCft; Darwen; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) is seeking an experienced Infection Prevention & Control Clinical Nurse Specialist (Band 7) to join the IPC team at Darwen Health Centre. The role focuses on delivering safe, high‑quality infection prevention and control across the organisation, advising staff and leading policy development.

You will provide expert education, audit activities and surveillance, supporting national guidelines and regulatory requirements, with a clear

Qualifications

• NMC registration (level 1) required.
• Specialist infection prevention knowledge with formal education or equivalent experience.
• First degree or evidence of significant professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver IPC services and develop infection control policies.
• Advise clinical staff on IPC issues and educate staff; conduct surveys and audits.
• Collaborate across professional and organisational boundaries to implement IPC practices.

Skills

IPC knowledge

Staff education

Healthcare teamwork

Education

NMC registration

First degree / professional development

Job description

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) is seeking an experienced Infection Prevention & Control Clinical Nurse Specialist (Band 7) to join the IPC team at Darwen Health Centre. The role focuses on delivering safe, high‑quality infection prevention and control across the organisation, advising staff and leading policy development.

You will provide expert education, audit activities and surveillance, supporting national guidelines and regulatory requirements, with a clear