Lead Infection Prevention and Control Nurse

Sterling Cross Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated IPC Lead Nurse to spearhead infection control initiatives at a leading hospital in Reading. This full-time, permanent position offers a chance to make a significant impact on patient safety and care quality. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with infection control standards, advise on best practices, and implement effective policies. Join a state-of-the-art medical facility that values ongoing professional development and offers a supportive work environment. If you are passionate about infection prevention and control, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career.

Benefits

Private healthcare scheme

Sector-leading CPD opportunities

Friends & Family hospital discounts

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Enhanced benefits for new parents

Non-contributory life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Private pension scheme

Retail and leisure discounts

Employee referral and recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Essential registration with NMC or HCPC and specialist IPC knowledge.
• Confidence in presenting and teaching IPC policies is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Ensure ongoing regulatory compliance across all hospital areas.
• 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

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Postgraduate Qualification in Infection Control

NMC Registration (Registered Nurse, RN Adult)

HCPC Registration (ODP)

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.

*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.

This is a permanent, full-time position for an IPC Lead Nurse.

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
• Private pension scheme
• And more!