Lead Nurse Infection Prevention & Control
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- Band
- Band 8
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- 36
- Hours / week
- 36
- Posted
- 17/09/2026
- Closes
- 04/10/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a Lead Infection Control Nurse within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde's Infection Prevention and Control Team. The successful candidate will be a senior team member, providing professional and clinical expertise to deliver IPC requirements within a designated geographical sector. Responsibilities include contributing to policy development, implementing infection prevention standards, monitoring, surveillance, and managing infections. The post holder will also help develop and deliver comprehensive IPC education programmes for health and social care staff.
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 8 at £53,755 – £60,504 a year, across England.
This advert: £65,125 – £70,303 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
257035
Salary:
Band 8A (£65,125 - £70,303)
Job closing date:
04/10/2026
Job Type:
Nursing and Midwifery
Location:
Glasgow Royal Infirmary
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
36
Job posted date:
17/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Department:
Infection Prevention & Control
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Do you have an interest in improving the health and wellbeing of patients in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) Services? Why not consider an opportunity to work as a Lead Infection Control Nurse within NHSCCG Infection Prevention and Control Team (IPC)?
Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) is a high priority for the NHS in Scotland. The IPC Team aims to ensure the provision of a safe environment, which minimizes the risk of infection to patients, staff and visitors.
The successful candidate will become a senior member of the IPC Team and will work alongside the Corporate Nursing Team to lead on the prevention and control of infection within a designated geographical sector. They will provide professional and clinical expertise to the delivery of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) requirements as part of the corporate professional nursing care governance and assurance model. Work with a broad range of colleagues to ensure tha
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