Band 7 Infection Prevention and Control Specialist Nurse
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 11/09/2026
- Closes
- 24/09/2026
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Role summary
This Band 7 Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Nurse role is crucial for maintaining regulatory compliance and ensuring patient safety within the Trust. The post holder will work autonomously to provide expert advice, support, and leadership in IPC across the organisation. Key responsibilities include preventing and managing healthcare-associated infections, conducting risk assessments, and developing IPC policies and training programs. This role contributes to the Trust's governance, quality, and patient safety framework.
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
- Degree in Nursing or equivalent level qualification with siggnificant post-registration experience at band 6 or above
- Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to Infection Prevention and Control.
- Experience of advising and influencing staff at all levels within an organisation.
- Understanding of healthcare-associated infections, outbreak management, surveillance, and infection prevention strategies.
- Ability to work autonomously and manage a complex workload. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and challenge practice constructively.
- Commitment to continuous professional development and evidence-based practice.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of undertaking audits, surveillance, and quality improvement activities.
- Post-registration qualification in Infection Prevention and Control, or evidence of working towards a recognised IPC qualification.
- Experience of developing, implementing, or reviewing policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines.
- Experience of delivering education and training to multidisciplinary staff groups.
- Understanding of risk management processes and incident reporting systems.
- Knowledge of the Health and Social Care Act 2008: Code of Practice on the Prevention and Control of Infections.
- Application form and interview
- Registered Nurse with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
- Degree in Nursing or equivalent level qualification with siggnificant post-registration experience at band 6 or above
- Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to Infection Prevention and Control.
- Experience of advising and influencing staff at all levels within an organisation.
- Understanding of healthcare-associated infections, outbreak management, surveillance, and infection prevention strategies.
- Ability to work autonomously and manage a complex workload. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and challenge practice constructively.
- Commitment to continuous professional development and evidence-based practice.
- Experience of undertaking audits, surveillance, and quality improvement activities.
- Post-registration qualification in Infection Prevention and Control, or evidence of working towards a recognised IPC qualification.
- Experience of developing, implementing, or reviewing policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines.
- Experience of delivering education and training to multidisciplinary staff groups.
- Understanding of risk management processes and incident reporting systems.
- Knowledge of the Health and Social Care Act 2008: Code of Practice on the Prevention and Control of Infections.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £49,387 – £56,515 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Band 7 Infection Prevention and Control Specialist Nurse
The closing date is 24 September 2026
Job summary
The Band 7 Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Nurse is a key specialist role within the Trust's governance, quality, and patient safety framework. The post holder works as an autonomous practitioner within the IPC Team, providing expert advice and support across BSMHFT to ensure compliance with national standards, including the Health and Social Care Act (2008) and CQC requirements.
The role is essential in the prevention, surveillance, and management of healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) and outbreaks. This includes undertaking risk assessments, supporting incident investigations, analysing data, and providing assurance on IPC performance.
The post holder also leads on the development and implementation of IPC policies, audit programmes, and improvement initiatives, working across inpatient, community, and corporate services to influence practice and drive compliance. A key aspect of the role is delivering education and training, promoting a positive IPC culture, and supporting staff to embed best practice.
The Band 7 IPC Nurse contributes to operational resilience within the team and deputises for the Lead IPC Nurse and the Deputy IPC Lead Nurse when required, ensuring continuity of lead
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