Lead Infection Prevention and Control Nurse

TN United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading hospital in Reading is seeking a part-time Lead Infection Prevention and Control Nurse. This permanent position involves ensuring adherence to infection control protocols and providing guidance on best practices. The role offers a supportive environment with numerous benefits, including CPD opportunities and a modern working setting.

Benefits

Private healthcare scheme

Sector-leading CPD opportunities

25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

Enhanced benefits for new parents

Non-contributory life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Essential: Registration with NMC (RN Adult) or HCPC (ODP).
• Essential: Specialist knowledge of infection prevention and control programmes.
• Essential: Confidence in drawing up reports and teaching IPC policies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure regulatory compliance across all areas of the hospital.
• Advise on risk measures regarding clinical waste and hygiene.
• Implement new IPC policies based on evaluations and guidance.

Skills

Infection prevention and control

Report writing

Teaching IPC policies

Education

Postgraduate qualification in infection control

Registration with the NMC or HCPC

Job description

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Reading, United Kingdom

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Posted:

19.05.2025

Expiry Date:

03.07.2025

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Job Description:

A great opportunity is here for a Registered Nurse (RN Adult) with expertise in infection prevention and control initiatives to join a leading Reading hospital as their Lead IPC Nurse on a part-time basis.

*A similarly experienced Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) may also be considered for this role and ODPs are encouraged to apply.

Rated “Good” in each area by the CQC, the hospital is a highly rated, state-of-the-art centre for independent medical and surgical care – offering elective treatment across diverse specialisms, including orthopaedics, gastroenterology, psychology and women’s health, to patients from across the South East and beyond.

As IPC Lead Nurse, you’ll be central to the hospital’s infection control efforts, ensuring thorough adherence at all times (including during site expansion and refurbishment) such as by:

• ensuring ongoing regulatory compliance across all areas of the hospital
• advising on risk/precautionary measures regarding clinical waste, equipment and hygiene
• implementing new IPC policies based on the evaluation of prior outcomes and updated guidance on best practice.

In return, you’ll be offered a broad range of CPD options, an open working environment, the right work-life balance for you, and enhanced support for those big life changes too.

This is a permanent, part-time position for an IPC Lead Nurse, with options available for 22-30 hours per week.

Person specification:

• (Essential) Registration with the NMC (Registered Nurse, RN Adult) or HCPC (ODP)
• (Essential) Specialist knowledge and experience of hospital-applicable infection prevention and control programmes
• (Essential) Confidence in drawing up reports on, presenting, and teaching IPC policies
• (Essential) Postgraduate qualification in infection control or willingness to earn
• (Desirable) Previous surgical ward / theatre experience

Benefits and enhancements include:

• Modern environment with evident and ongoing investment
• Private healthcare scheme with coverage for pre-existing conditions**
• Sector-leading CPD opportunities (incl. industry-recognised qualifications and leadership development)
• Friends & Family hospital discounts
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with length of service (pro rata for part-time)
• Enhanced benefits for new parents
• Non-contributory life assurance
• Access to substantial retail and leisure discounts, including the Blue Light Card
• Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support
• Employee referral and recognition schemes