Job summary
Are you a dedicated nurse searching for your next opportunity?
#TeamUHD are looking for an infection prevention and control nurse specialist to work alongside the wider IPC team.
This is an exciting time to join us with the upcoming transformations happening across the organisation which will enhance the care we deliver to the local community.
You'll be passionate about infection prevention and control, dedicated to keeping patients, visitors and staff safe across the trust. You'll support the trust agenda in meeting national and local targets in relation to infection prevention and control, driving compliance and adherence to the Health and Social Care Act, code of practice on the prevention and control of infections.
We're looking for someone who will act as an advocate ofhigh-quality care, promoting excellence in infection prevention and control with dignity and respect.
Additional contact information:
Claire Ward-Jackson -IPC Nurse Consultant onclaire.ward-jackson@uhd.nhs.uk
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch Hospital.
Interview Date: 15th January 2026
Main duties of the job
o To provide specialist advice and support to clinical teams working in the Trust to ensure adherence to good practice in infection prevention and control.
o To act as an advisor within the Trust and its Clinical Care Groups disseminating specialist skills and knowledge to all staff groups, patients and visitors.
o To be visible and accessible to staff, patients and visitors, always acting as a role model.
o To work in collaboration with the infection prevention and control team and senior clinical staff
o To participate and deliver mandatory and other training to Trust staff.
o To participate in local and national audits.
o To participate in the Trust Infection Prevention and Control Strategy, including policy and procedure development
o To participate in the daily organization and responsiveness of the service.
o Promote professional practice and ensure all staff comply with relevant legislation and Trust policies.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration on Part 1 or 12 of NMC Register (RGN or RN Adult) or similar ranked qualification for Allied Health Professionals
Experience
Essential
- 5 years post registration experience
- Experience of delivering presentations
Desirable
- Membership of special interest and professional group
Knowledge
Essential
- Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of healthcare theory and best practice, particularly within Infection Control and the application of this in practice
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for Infection Control
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Thorough understanding of Management of COSHH and Health and Safety of Patients Staff and Visitors
- Ability to cope and manage under pressure
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration on Part 1 or 12 of NMC Register (RGN or RN Adult) or similar ranked qualification for Allied Health Professionals
Experience
Essential
- 5 years post registration experience
- Experience of delivering presentations
Desirable
- Membership of special interest and professional group
Knowledge
Essential
- Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of healthcare theory and best practice, particularly within Infection Control and the application of this in practice
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for Infection Control
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Thorough understanding of Management of COSHH and Health and Safety of Patients Staff and Visitors
- Ability to cope and manage under pressure
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
