Infection Prevention Nurse | Full time | HI Infection Prevention Control | Preston, Lancashire

Lancashire County Council; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK seeks a passionate Registered Nurse for their Infection Prevention and Control team in Preston. This role offers a unique opportunity to promote and embed infection prevention practices across various health and social care settings. Applicants should be NMC registered with minimum one year experience. The position provides flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options and generous benefits, aiming to make a meaningful impact on community health outcomes.

Benefits

Competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme

26 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Staff discount scheme with UK retailers

Qualifications

• Minimum one year post-registration experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Commitment to improving outcomes for vulnerable populations.
• Enhanced DBS check required for working with adults and children.

Responsibilities

• Applying clinical expertise to promote infection prevention.
• Supporting delivery of IPC plan through audits and best practices.
• Designing and delivering training sessions on IPC.
• Providing expert advice on infection management.
• Participating in Post Infection Reviews.
• Managing own diary to meet service demands.

Skills

Clinical expertise in infection prevention

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Education

Registered Nurse with NMC registration

Job description

Description

Salary per annum 37 hours per week Permanent Full time HI Infection Prevention Control Preston Lancashire

Join Lancashire County Council Make a Difference in Infection Prevention and Control

Lancashire County Council (LCC) is the fourth largest local authority in England serving a diverse mix of urban and rural communities across a vast geographic area. Our work is wide-ranging and complex but our mission is simple: to serve the people of Lancashire by delivering the services they need in the most efficient and innovative way possible.

The Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) team sits within the Adults Health and Wellbeing Directorate and plays a vital role in supporting all areas of the council to minimise infection risks. The team works closely with commissioners to ensure health and social care providers comply with the Code of Practice for infection prevention. This includes over 400 adult residential homes, childrens residential homes, mainstream and special schools as well as a wide range of domiciliary and supported living services.

We offer a flexible working environment including a hybrid model of office and home-based work. While flexible hours are encouraged some shifts from 09:00 to 17:00 (Monday to Friday) are required on a rota basis to ensure service coverage.

Responsibilities

• Applying clinical expertise in infection prevention and control to promote and embed evidence-based practices across services.
• Supporting the delivery of the IPC plan through activities such as audits and advising on best practice.
• Designing and delivering engaging training sessions and presentations to a range of audiences.
• Providing expert advice to social care professionals on the prevention and management of a range of infections.
• Contributing to project planning and risk management strategies to enhance infection control measures.
• Actively participating in Post Infection Reviews as required.
• Assisting health and social care providers as well as other settings in managing outbreaks effectively.
• Working independently managing your own diary and prioritising your workload to meet service demands.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse who is passionate about infection prevention and control and eager to make a meaningful impact across health and social care settings. You must be currently registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Registered Nurse with a minimum of one year post-registration experience. A genuine in infection prevention and control is essential along with a commitment to improving outcomes for vulnerable populations. While prior experience in IPC is desirable it is not essential. This is a developmental role and you will receive dedicated support and mentorship from Senior Infection Prevention Nurses to help you grow within the speciality. The role requires an Enhanced DBS check due to work involving both adults and children. This is an essential car user position. The role involves visits to various settings across the Lancashire footprint with mileage being reimbursed.

Interviews will be scheduled for 8 or 9 January 2026.

Benefits

• A competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions and optional Additional Voluntary Contributions.
• A great holiday entitlement of 26 days annual leave which rises with length of service. You will also be entitled to 8 Bank Holidays 2 additional statutory Bank Holidays and have the option to buy additional leave each year.
• Our staff discount scheme in partnership with Vivup allowing you to access discounts with a range of UK retailers saving on everything from weekly food shops to white goods and cars.

Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.

For more information please email with your contact details. A Senior Infection Prevention Nurse will be happy to call you back to discuss the role further.