Infection Prevention Control Nurse Team Lead

Nhs Ayrshire & Arran; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire & Arran is seeking an Infection Prevention Control Nurse Team Lead to provide professional leadership and operational management across IPC services. The role covers surveillance, the built environment, care homes, community partnerships and acute services, contributing to the IPC programme and annual report.

The post holder will lead the IPC team, support education, audits and policy development, and drive risk minimisation for Healthcare Associated Infections across the

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will have relevant leadership experience within Infection Prevention and Control.
• Must possess the knowledge, skills and experience to provide professional leadership and operational management across IPC services.
• A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional leadership and operational management to promote a sustainable Infection Prevention and Control Service.
• Support delivery across Surveillance, Built Environment, Care Homes, Community Partnerships and Acute Services.
• Contribute to yearly IPC programme, including education, audit, policy development and annual report.

Skills

Leadership experience

Infection Prevention and Control

Service management

Job description

Infection Prevention Control Nurse Team Lead

Job reference: 262535

Salary: Band 7 (£52,845 - £61,466)

Job closing date: 01/11/2026

Employment type: Permanent

Hours Per Week: 36

Location: University Hospital Crosshouse

Department: Infection Prevention Control

What you will do

The Nurse Team Lead will provide professional leadership and operational management to promote the delivery of a sustainable Infection Prevention and Control Service across Surveillance, the Built Environment, Care Homes, Community Partnerships and Acute Services throughout NHS Ayrshire and Arran. The post holder will be integral to the operational management of the Infection Prevention and Control Service on all matters relating to the prevention and control of infection and will be expected to demonstrate relevant leadership experience within the specialty.

Working in partnership with all members of the Infection Prevention and Control Team, the post holder will support the minimisation of the risk of Healthcare Associated Infection (HAI) to patients, staff, visitors and others, in line with national Infection Prevention and Control guidance and evidence-based practice. The post holder will contribute to the development and implementation of the annual Infection Prevention and Control programme, including education, audit, research and policy development. They will also support the production of the Infection Control Annual Report and Work Plan.

Knowledge, training and/or experience required

The successful candidate will have relevant leadership experience within Infection Prevention and Control and possess the knowledge, skills and experience required to provide professional leadership and operational management across a range of Infection Prevention and Control services.

UK Driving Licence

A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

Contact

Gillian Rankin, Senior Infection Prevention and Control Nurse

Email: [e-mail]

Tel: [phone]

Right to Work

Applicants must have, or be eligible for, the right to work in the UK. NHS Ayrshire & Arran may offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to criteria and case‑by‑case assessment. We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.