Nurses

Shropshire Community Health Nhs Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health service provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated professional with expertise in infection prevention and control. The successful candidate will support regulatory compliance and improve clinical practice through audits and training. They will need to communicate effectively and possess strong IT skills. Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is required. This role involves traveling across the county to various health service locations.

Qualifications

• Experience in infection prevention and control related to healthcare.
• Proficient in using IT applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Support compliance with Regulation and Governance Standards.
• Act as a role model and provide IPC advice to Trust areas.
• Collect and analyze data, write reports, and develop training.
• Travel around the County for job-related duties.

Skills

Infection prevention and control (IPC)

Communication and interpersonal skills

IT skills (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)

Education

Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)

Job description

Overview

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust believes in fairness, equity, and valuing diversity in all aspects of its work. We provide community-based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and surrounding areas. Our services range from district nursing, health visiting, and community hospitals to specialist community care. We encourage applications from all community members regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or religious beliefs.

Requirements and Responsibilities

• The post-holder will use knowledge and experience of infection prevention and control (IPC) to support compliance with Regulation and Governance Standards and improve standards of care and clinical practice.
• They will act as a role model, undertake audits and risk assessments, and provide expert IPC advice and support to all Trust areas including community nursing, specialist community clinics, and inpatient wards.
• They will collect and analyse data, write reports, develop and deliver training, and present to groups.
• They will travel around the County and region, meeting the travel requirements of the post.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Demonstrated IPC experience in the current role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, motivating others to deliver safe care and reduce infection incidence.
• Proficient IT skills, including Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and web‑based applications.

EEO Statement

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust positively encourages applications from all areas of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or religious beliefs. We are committed to ensuring people who work for the community trust have a good working life and a good work/life balance.