Infection Prevention and Control Nurse
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- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Hours / week
- 36
- Posted
- 09/09/2026
- Closes
- 23/09/2026
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Role summary
An opportunity has arisen for a full-time, permanent Infection Prevention and Control Nurse to deliver a planned programme for infection prevention and control across NHS Lothian sites. The role involves providing specialist knowledge and education to multidisciplinary teams. You must be a Registered Nurse with current NMC Registration and be willing to undertake additional specialist training, such as an Infection Prevention and Control Specialist Practitioner Qualification. The successful candidate will be supported to gain this essential qualification.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £43,231 – £52,679 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
259048
Salary:
Band 6 (£43,231 - - £52,679)
Job closing date:
23/09/2026
Job Type:
Nursing and Midwifery
Location:
NHS Lothian
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
36
Job posted date:
09/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Lothian
Department:
Infection Prevention & Control
Job Advert
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
NHS LOTHIAN
INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL NURSE
REF NO: IC/2026/65
BAND 6 - SALARY: £43,231 - £52,679
36 Hours per week
An opportunity has arisen for a full-time, permanent, Infection Prevention and Control Nurse, delivering a planned programme for infection prevention and control. The base for this post will be discussed at interview however cover across all NHS Lothians sites will be required.
The role of the IPCN is to provide specialist knowledge and education in all aspects of Infection Prevention and Control to multidisciplinary teams and services. You must be a Registered Nurse, with current NMC Registration, and willing to undertake additional specialist tr
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