Infection Prevention and Control Lead

Job summary

At Practice Plus Group, we are committed to delivering outstanding patient care through teamwork and clinical excellence. As our Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Lead, you will play a crucial role in ensuring a safe, clean environment by leading infection control strategies and reducing healthcare-associated infections. Working as part of the senior clinical team, you will provide expert guidance, conduct audits, and champion best practices to maintain our high standards of care. If youre passionate about patient safety and infection prevention, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

You will be working 3 days a week, 22.5 hours per week.

Main duties of the job

• Lead and implement infection prevention and control (IPC) strategies to maintain high standards of patient safety.
• Provide expert guidance and support to clinical teams on best practices, including hand hygiene, waste disposal, and equipment decontamination.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections, reporting findings to the Head of Nursing and Governance Team.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including housekeeping and estates, to ensure compliance with IPC policies.
• Investigate surgical site infections, analyse trends, and report findings to key stakeholders.
• Attend IPC forums and training to stay up to date with national guidelines and best practices.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement by sharing audit findings, delivering training, and engaging staff in IPC initiatives.

 

About us

• Registered NMC Nurse
• with an Infection Control qualification or equivalent.
• Extensive experience in an acute hospital setting, with a strong understanding of infection prevention and control practices.
• Proven expertise in infection control auditing and developing prevention strategies.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to influence and engage colleagues at all levels.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, working effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Proactive approach to learning and professional development, staying up to date with best practices and guidelines.

From ear, nose and throat treatments, to foot and ankle surgery, here at Practice Plus Group, the secondary care we provide is second to none. The consistently high CQC ratings our hospitals and surgical centres receive bear testimony to that. And our success is all down to the care, skill and commitment shown by our teams across the UK.

Join us to work in partnership with the NHS, delivering scheduled treatments to private and NHS patients. Its a chance to be part of an agile and innovative healthcare company thats determined to help our partners introduce new ideas and new ways of working. And its an opportunity to pursue a rewarding career as a key member of a caring team   To apply for the role, click on the link below. If you have any questions, contact george.runham@practiceplusgroup.com in our friendly resourcing team.

Job description

Job responsibilities

At Practice Plus Group, we are committed to delivering outstanding patient care through teamwork and clinical excellence. As our Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Lead, you will play a crucial role in ensuring a safe, clean environment by leading infection control strategies and reducing healthcare-associated infections. Working as part of the senior clinical team, you will provide expert guidance, conduct audits, and champion best practices to maintain our high standards of care. If youre passionate about patient safety and infection prevention, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

You will be working 3 days a week, 22.5 hours per week.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse
• Infection Control Qualification or equivalent
• Experience in audit

Desirable

• NMC Registered Nurse
• Infection Control Qualification or equivalent
• Experience in audit

Experience

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse
• Infection Control Qualification or equivalent
• Experience in audit

Desirable

• NMC Registered Nurse
• Infection Control Qualification or equivalent
• Experience in audit

Additional Criteria

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse
• Infection Control Qualification or equivalent
• Experience in audit

Desirable

• NMC Registered Nurse
• Infection Control Qualification or equivalent
• Experience in audit

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).