Infection Prevention Nurse Specialist | Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare organization in London seeks a skilled Infection Prevention and Control Nurse to improve patient safety and manage infection risks. Candidates should have a nursing registration and knowledge of current IPC issues, along with excellent communication skills. This role involves supporting compliance objectives and providing specialized advice to clinical teams. Position offers opportunities for professional growth and involvement in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Support and development opportunities

Involvement in a high-performing team

Commitment to Fair Recruitment Standards

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse is essential.
• Good knowledge of infection prevention and control practices.
• Strong communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Support the IPC lead in achieving compliance with objectives.
• Provide clinically effective standards of infection prevention.
• Manage infection incidents and carry out post-infection reviews.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Audit understanding

Quality improvement knowledge

Independent working

Team collaboration

Education

Registered nurse with current registration

Experience in infection prevention and control

Job description

Overview

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated and skilled registered nurse to undertake the role of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Nurse, working in both acute and community settings. This multi-diverse role allows the successful candidate to use their clinical knowledge and develop expert skills and knowledge related to the prevention and control of infection and the underpinning of Microbiology, whilst working in partnership with the clinical teams to make a real difference in patient outcomes, promoting patient safety and the delivery of safe care to assist in the reduction of health care associated infections.

The candidate will have knowledge of current issues relating to IPC and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate an understanding of audit and quality improvement. They will be able to prioritise their own workload, working independently and as a team.

Having a strong attitude in training and developing people, in joining our dynamic and supportive team, this post offers development opportunities to support and enable a competency-based band 7 trajectory (Specialist Practitioner) - a starting point band 7 post based on previous experience and achievement may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Support the IPC lead in achieving year on year compliance with the IPC objectives as mentioned.
• Be visible and proactive as a role model in providing clinically effective standards of infection prevention and control, ensuring they are evidence based and reflect best practice.
• Manage a wide range of complex and sometimes conflicting priorities, whilst always ensuring that the needs of the patient are placed at the centre of care delivery.
• As clinical expert, provide specialist advice to support and facilitate high quality individualised care to patients in collaboration with the multi-professional team in line with local and national targets.
• Be innovative utilising all aspects of the role (e.g., learning from incidents, observational opportunities, feedback) to aid and nurture a culture of zero tolerance for HCAIs.
• Management of infection incidents and outbreaks, recognising any potential infection risks and carrying out post infection reviews and serious incident reports as required.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Registered nurse with current registration.
• Knowledge of current IPC issues and experience in infection prevention and control practice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to demonstrate understanding of audit and quality improvement.
• Ability to prioritise workload, work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in training and developing others is desirable.

About Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond. Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. The Trust also manages services at St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home. Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all staff, reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times. We are committed to Fair Recruitment Standards to ensure all applicants are treated fairly. Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including the nursing community, with a range of benefits. Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

The full job description provides an overview of key tasks and responsibilities, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment(s) on this page. The person specification outlines the criteria against which your application will be assessed.

Important

This advert closes on Monday 15 Sep 2025