Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Nurse to join our proactive, dynamic and highly regarded IPC team. We are a small but influential service with a strong profile across the Trust, supporting safe, high‑quality care at our King's Mill, Newark and Mansfield sites.
Preventing healthcare‑associated infections remains a top priority both within the Trust and nationally. Your work will directly contribute to safer environments for patients, visitors and staff.
Key Responsibilities:
- Clinical infection support — Provide clinical advice and support on all infection‑related issues to staff across the Trust.
- IPC fundamentals — Deliver guidance on core infection prevention and control practices, supported by the wider IPC team.
- Shared caseload — Work collaboratively with IPC Nurses/Practitioners to manage the infection control workload.
- Designated areas & audits — Take responsibility for specific clinical areas and audit programmes within the IPC service.
- Policy adherence — Ensure IPC policies are current, implemented effectively and monitored through regular auditing.
If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in a role with visibility, variety and purpose, we’d be delighted to receive your application.
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This advert is for Infection Control Nurse with Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Sutton In Ashfield, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 21 Jun 2026.
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