Infection Prevention and Control Practitioner
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 20/09/2026
- Closes
- 05/10/2026
Sponsorship verdict
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Role summary
This role involves joining the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Team at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The successful candidate will contribute to preventing and controlling communicable infections, supporting clinical teams to reduce healthcare-associated infections. The position focuses on promoting patient, staff, and visitor safety across all Trust sites, primarily based at St James's University Hospital. It requires an experienced Nurse, Allied Health Professional, or Midwife to provide expert advice and support high standards of patient safety.
Key responsibilities
- Contribute to the prevention and control of communicable infections.
- Support clinical teams to reduce healthcare-associated infections.
- Promote the safety of patients, staff and visitors.
- Participate in a rotational weekend service during the designated winter period.
- Provide Bank Holiday cover throughout the year.
Essential criteria
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- For further information, please click 'Apply' where you can download the full job description and person specification from our careers site.
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Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Infection Prevention and Control Practitioner
The closing date is 05 October 2026
Job summary
We are seeking a motivated, compassionate and enthusiastic individual to join the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Team. In this role, you will contribute to the prevention and control of communicable infections across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, supporting clinical teams to reduce healthcare-associated infections and promote the safety of patients, staff and visitors.
The post is primarily based at St James's University Hospital; however, the successful candidate will provide support and services across all Leeds Teaching Hospitals sites as required.
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Main duties of the job
Significant post-registration clinical experience, with experience working at Band 5 level or above.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage, influence and empower others.
A passion for improving patient safety and delivering high-quality care.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively when addressing complex challenges.
A commitment to supporting and delivering IPC strategies aimed at reducing healthcare-associated infections.
Resilience and emotional intelligence, with the ability to support staff, patients and carers in challenging or distressing situations.
Experience of leading or supportin
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