NHS Interim Senior Nurse – Infection Prevention & Control

Practicus; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare consultancy is seeking an experienced NHS Interim Senior Nurse specializing in Infection Prevention & Control. This hybrid role in London involves conducting IPC audits, advising providers, and contributing to community infection control projects. The ideal candidate is a Registered Nurse with proven IPC experience and strong communication skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on community health.

Qualifications

• Proven IPC experience in community or system-wide settings.
• Ability to influence, support, and assure providers.
• Confidence in coaching and advising frontline providers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structured remote IPC audits across care settings.
• Provide hands-on advice and feedback to frontline providers.
• Support training and education for safer practices.

Skills

Infection Prevention & Control expertise

Strong communication skills

Proactive approach

Education

Registered Nurse (NMC)

Job description

NHS Interim Senior Nurse – Infection Prevention & Control

Band 8a | London | Inside IR35 | Hybrid (1 day onsite)

Start: 8th December 2025 | End: 31st March 2026

Make an Immediate Impact on Infection Control Across Community Care

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) Nurse to drive meaningful change across community health and care services in London. Working closely with a passionate, tight‑knit team, you’ll be instrumental in improving safety and reducing infection risks in care homes, supported living and domiciliary settings.

If you're someone who thrives on visibility, values collaboration, and takes pride in delivering real‑world results, this short‑term assignment could be your next rewarding challenge.

The Role

• Carry out structured remote IPC audits across a variety of care settings
• Hybrid role going into London once a week on a Monday
• Provide hands‑on advice, coaching and feedback to frontline providers
• Contribute to community projects like the “Gloves Off” programme to lower infection rates
• Support training and education to embed safer practices and stronger compliance
• Respond to IPC queries with clarity and clinical rigor

About You

You’re a Registered Nurse (NMC) with proven IPC experience – ideally across community or system‑wide settings. You’re confident, personable, and proactive, with the ability to influence, support and assure providers. A strong communicator, you’re someone who can build trusted relationships while keeping outcomes on track.

WHY WORK WITH PRACTICUS?

We’ve been supporting the NHS with the provision of senior interims since 2004. We care about what we do as much as you care about what you do. If you feel you could help my client and the many people whose lives would be improved and enriched by the successful delivery of this portfolio, then I’d absolutely love to hear from you.

Apply now

to Shristina Manandhar to find out more and register your interest.