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Infection Prevention and Control Specialist Nurse/Practitioner
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 10 day(s) ago
Reference: 372-CORP2084
Job summary
- To work as a specialist nurse/practitioner within the Trust's Infection Prevention and Control Team (IPCT). The post holder will contribute to a seamless Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) service, working as part of a multidisciplinary team and providing an advisory, investigative and educational role within the Trust, as well as having responsibility for surveillance, audit, control and prevention of disease
- In conjunction with the other members of the team have responsibility for the day-to-day management and continuing development of the IPC service, including the development of policies, guidelines and projects in order to develop and maintain an effective IPC service
- The post holder will be required to work Monday to Friday, work flexibly between the 2 hospital sites and community bases and take part in the IPC 24 hour on call weekend rota
- Provide specialist knowledge, education and advice, to promote health, prevent and control infections for patients, relatives, healthcare workers, Private Finance Initiative (PFI) partners and visitors to the healthcare environment.
Main duties of the job
This role supports all staff across the organisation by providing expert infection prevention and control (IPC) advice, promoting best practice, and acting as a visible role model.
Working alongside the Infection Prevention and Control Team, it involves managing and developing IPC services, monitoring and assessing infection risks, coordinating audits and surveillance programmes, and supporting outbreak investigations.
The post holder contributes to patient safety through incident reviews, investigation of hazardous practices, and the development of IPC policies and standards.
The role also supports service improvement and delivers a wide range of education and training programmes, including mandatory training, workshops, ANTT education, and support for the Link Infection Prevention and Control network.
About us
CHFT is an integrated acute and community Trust serving diverse communities across Calderdale and Kirklees, with strong partnerships across West Yorkshire. We are proud of our One Culture of Care -- caring for each other with the same compassion, kindness and respect that we show our patients -- and of the values that underpin how we work: we put people first, we go see, we work together to get results, and we do the must dos.
CHFT is recognised as a forward looking, digitally enabled Trust, with a strong track record of using data, innovation and system collaboration to improve quality, safety and outcomes. We are ambitious about the role that acute trusts play in prevention, population health and reducing inequalities, and this post sits at the heart of that agenda.
Details
Date posted
23 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
372-CORP2084
Job locations
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Trust
Acre Mill, Acre Street
Lindley, Huddersfield
HD3 3EB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Professional Duties
- Maintain professional registration
- Maintain clear, accurate and up to date records relevant to your practice and in line with professional standards and Trust policy.
- Ensure effective team working and communication with all colleagues
- Share information to identify and reduce risk
- Support students and colleagues learning to help them develop their professional competence and confidence
- Support and participate in relevant IPC international, national, regional and local epidemiological research and surveillance of health care associated infections.
- Liaise, as appropriate, with UK Health and Safety Agency (UKHSA), the Strategic Health Authority (SHA), Environmental Health Services, Local ICBs and PFI partners.
- As applicable act as expert adviser to Estates, PFI partners, Purchasing Advising Group and other groups/parties as appropriate
- Support/advise the Occupational Health Department on issues relating to IPC.
Managerial Duties
- To supervise and mentor students whilst they are on placement with the team
Managing Self
- Participate in regular supervision
- Attend all mandatory training.
- Participate annually identifying, developing and agreeing your own development plan with your Line Manager using the Trust Appraisal.
- Comply with all Trust policies, procedures and protocols
- Carry out duties with due regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunity Policy
- Seek advice and support from Line Manager whenever necessary
- Always maintain professional conduct and appearance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Professional Duties
- Maintain professional registration
- Maintain clear, accurate and up to date records relevant to your practice and in line with professional standards and Trust policy.
- Ensure effective team working and communication with all colleagues
- Share information to identify and reduce risk
- Support students and colleagues learning to help them develop their professional competence and confidence
- Support and participate in relevant IPC international, national, regional and local epidemiological research and surveillance of health care associated infections.
- Liaise, as appropriate, with UK Health and Safety Agency (UKHSA), the Strategic Health Authority (SHA), Environmental Health Services, Local ICBs and PFI partners.
- As applicable act as expert adviser to Estates, PFI partners, Purchasing Advising Group and other groups/parties as appropriate
- Support/advise the Occupational Health Department on issues relating to IPC.
Managerial Duties
- To supervise and mentor students whilst they are on placement with the team
Managing Self
- Participate in regular supervision
- Attend all mandatory training.
- Participate annually identifying, developing and agreeing your own development plan with your Line Manager using the Trust Appraisal.
- Comply with all Trust policies, procedures and protocols
- Carry out duties with due regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunity Policy
- Seek advice and support from Line Manager whenever necessary
- Always maintain professional conduct and appearance.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Experience & Expertise
Essential
- Must have recent relevant experience as a Registered Nurse or Registered practitioner in an acute care environment or within relevant community setting.
- Previous experience and demonstratable knowledge of infection prevention and control at ward or departmental level.
- Demonstratable Fundamental IT skills: use of Electronic Patient Records and all aspects of Microsoft.
- Evidence of continuing professional development appropriate to role.
Desirable
- Previous experience as an Infection Control Link Nurse/practitioner/ able to demonstrate a proven interest in IPC.
- Able to demonstrate change management
- Recent and relevant experience of demonstratable ability to present / teach.
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Level 1 Registered Nurse with NMC registration or equivalent professional registration e.g. Operating Department Practitioner with UK registration
- Hold or working towards an appropriate healthcare degree
Desirable
- A basic Infection Control qualification.
- A teaching qualification and experience of training/teaching
Communication and Relationships
Essential
- The ability to communicate effectively to all levels of staff, the public and patients: including presentation, education and delivering patients results.
- Management experience: of junior staff and students
- Able to manage own workload
Desirable
- Extensive working clinical knowledge including environmental factors of Infection prevention and control
Person Specification
Knowledge, Experience & Expertise
Essential
- Must have recent relevant experience as a Registered Nurse or Registered practitioner in an acute care environment or within relevant community setting.
- Previous experience and demonstratable knowledge of infection prevention and control at ward or departmental level.
- Demonstratable Fundamental IT skills: use of Electronic Patient Records and all aspects of Microsoft.
- Evidence of continuing professional development appropriate to role.
Desirable
- Previous experience as an Infection Control Link Nurse/practitioner/ able to demonstrate a proven interest in IPC.
- Able to demonstrate change management
- Recent and relevant experience of demonstratable ability to present / teach.
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Level 1 Registered Nurse with NMC registration or equivalent professional registration e.g. Operating Department Practitioner with UK registration
- Hold or working towards an appropriate healthcare degree
Desirable
- A basic Infection Control qualification.
- A teaching qualification and experience of training/teaching
Communication and Relationships
Essential
- The ability to communicate effectively to all levels of staff, the public and patients: including presentation, education and delivering patients results.
- Management experience: of junior staff and students
- Able to manage own workload
Desirable
- Extensive working clinical knowledge including environmental factors of Infection prevention and control
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Trust
Acre Mill, Acre Street
Lindley, Huddersfield
HD3 3EB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cht.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Trust
Acre Mill, Acre Street
Lindley, Huddersfield
HD3 3EB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cht.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)