Infection Prevention Control & Clinical Audit Nurse

HealthHarmonie; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthHarmonie is seeking an Infection Prevention Control & Clinical Audit Nurse to provide leadership and expertise in infection prevention and clinical audits. This full-time role in Birmingham offers a competitive salary, opportunities for growth, and benefits such as annual leave and NHS discounts. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in infection control and clinical governance.

Benefits

25 annual leave days plus bank holidays

Ongoing Support and Training

Pension Scheme

Mileage reimbursement

NHS Employee Discounts

Annual Salary Review

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse on the NMC register.
• Experience in infection control, preferably in a managerial role.
• Skilled in reporting and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct IPC risk assessments in various settings.
• Develop and implement audit schedules and policies.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to drive improvements.

Skills

Knowledge of infectious diseases

Epidemiology knowledge

Data analysis

Quality improvement methodologies

Education

Registered Nurse (RN)

Job description

Infection Prevention Control & Clinical Audit Nurse

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HealthHarmonie, part of the Medinet group, is a leading private healthcare provider dedicated to delivering high-quality healthcare services to patients across the UK. We specialise in partnering with the NHS and ICBS to provide innovative solutions that improve patient outcomes and streamline healthcare delivery.

The Infection Prevention Control (IPC) and Clinical Audit Lead Nurse is responsible for providing expert advice and leadership on all matters related to infection prevention and control, as well as overseeing the clinical audit programme. The post holder will lead initiatives to improve patient safety, ensure compliance with national standards, and support clinical effectiveness through audit and quality improvement activities.

Key Responsibilities IPC:

• Conduct IPC risk assessments prior to service delivery in both insourced (within NHS sites) and outsourced (third-party locations) settings.
• Develop and implement tailored IPC policies and protocols to reflect the specific environment and service model.
• Ensure alignment with national guidance (e.g., UKHSA, NICE, NHS. ICB, IPC Board Standards) and local Trust/provider policies induction.
• Deliver mandatory IPC training, , and assurance processes for all deployed staff.
• Support incident reporting through Radar, lead investigations and reviews, implement action plans, and contribute to outbreak management and post-incident learning.
• Undertake site inspections and provide real-time IPC advice to operational teams.
• Support incident reporting via Radar, investigate, review and action findings, outbreak management, and post-event reviews.
• Liaise with client IPC teams to ensure cohesive IPC practices across shared responsibilities.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation and audit trails for CQC and contractual assurance.
  
  

Key Responsibilities Clinical Audit Lead:

• Develop and implement audit schedules aligned with contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct audits across both insourced (NHS premises) and outsourced (independent sector) settings.
• Analyse findings, identify trends, and produce reports with actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to embed learning and drive service improvements.
• Ensure audit processes align with national standards (e.g., NICE, CQC, NHS frameworks).
• Contribute to quality dashboards, risk registers, and governance reporting.
  
  

About You

Registered Nurse (RN) and on NMC register (without restrictions)

Highly motivated with ability to implement change.

Previous experience in infection control, preferably in a managerial or leadership role.

In-depth knowledge of infectious diseases, epidemiology, and infection control practices.

Healthcare professional with experience in clinical audit and governance.

Strong understanding of insourced and outsourced service models.

Skilled in data analysis, reporting, and quality improvement methodologies.

Confident communicator, able to engage clinical and operational teams effectively.

• The position is subject to a successful disclosure at the appropriate level from Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and the provision of your right to work documentation.
  
  

What We Offer

Full time, Permanent Contract

25 annual leave days plus bank holidays

Monday to Sunday (Covering 5 days per week, day shifts)

40 hours per week

Competitive Salary dependent on experience - (Band 7 or 8 dependent on experience)

Ongoing Support and Training

Join a company who promotes from within and offers excellent career progression

Pension Scheme

Mileage - from base 0.45p per mile

NHS Employee Discounts

Annual Salary Review

• Opportunities may arise for further clinical work in addition to the basic contract. This will be delivered on a flexible timetable to cover for holidays and sick leave.
  
  

Location: Based in Birmingham, hybrid model

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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