Senior Practice Nurse | Infection Control Lead

Trowbridge Health Centre; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Trowbridge Health Centre invites applications for a Senior Practice Nurse with responsibility for infection control. The role leads infection control across the practice and supports the nursing and HCA team in day-to-day operations and clinical sessions.

The post involves treating room sessions, immunisations, cervical screening and supervising staff, with emphasis on evidence-based practice and standards adherence. Permanent, full-time position offered.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current NMC registration.
• Significant post-registration nursing experience.
• Infection prevention and control experience.
• Ability to lead a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Infection control lead across the practice with policy compliance oversight.
• Undertake treatment room sessions (wound dressings, stitch removal, injections).
• Be the first point of contact for nursing and HCA day-to-day operational issues and resolutions.
• Administer child and adult immunisations and vaccinations per national/local programmes.
• Provide mentorship and support to other nurses and staff; participate in clinical supervision.
• Contribute to audits, research and development of local standards and care pathways.

Skills

Infection control

Wound care

Team leadership

Immunisations

Education

NMC registration

Job description

Trowbridge Health Centre invites applications for a Senior Practice Nurse with responsibility for infection control. The role leads infection control across the practice and supports the nursing and HCA team in day-to-day operations and clinical sessions.

The post involves treating room sessions, immunisations, cervical screening and supervising staff, with emphasis on evidence-based practice and standards adherence. Permanent, full-time position offered.