# Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) Practitioner > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for London Ambulance Service NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/infection-prevention-and-control-ipc-practitioner/482b55f2-71a8-4fd1-92b2-580331e3ccfa - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/infection-prevention-and-control-ipc-practitioner/482b55f2-71a8-4fd1-92b2-580331e3ccfa.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** London Ambulance Service NHS Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Nurse practitioner - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £47,951 - £56,863 per annum inclusive of HCAS - **Contract type:** Secondment: 9 months - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-08-02T08:00:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-17T14:01:13.135Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/London_Ambulance_Service_NHS_Trust/Infection_Sciences/Infection_Sciences-v8118829 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8118829?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.londonambulance.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Are you passionate about infection control?  Do you want to gain experience in the pre-hospital setting through being part of the largest ambulance service in the UK, supporting to provide high standards of care across London? The London Ambulance Service is currently recruiting an Infection Prevention and Control Practitioner to join their pro-active Infection Control Team. The IPC Practitioner supports implementation of the Trust’s commitment to provide safe, effective and efficient care to patients and ensure the well-being of its staff by delivering a comprehensive Infection Prevention and Control service. ### Main duties of the job The candidate for this post will have experience within an Infection Prevention & Control setting and a desire to progress their training within this field. This role aids to ensure the annual work programme is delivered through a robust auditing, escalation and assurance process. They will inspire and motivate others and, act as a role model and a professional source of advice for staff and external colleagues when required. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Key responsibilities include; - Assist with sustaining the IPC audit plan; verifying and analysing outcomes for escalation and/or improvement. - Be a role model for infection prevention and control practice, ensuring that both Trust policy and CQC compliance standards are upheld. - Provide reports regarding specific areas of responsibility and contribute to the annual report. - Identify, report and escalate IPC risks as well as updating and reviewing incidents on Datix. - Contribute to developing training packages and communications, to be pitched to a variety of audiences both internal and external. Applicants are advised to read all the information enclosed in the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form. Priorities are given to candidates at risk. We reserve the right to close this advert early should there be a high number of applicants. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of working in health care in any setting relevant to the role - Experience in policy development and procedures - Experience of developing, conducting, analysing and reporting trends from IPC audits; taking action as appropriate - Experience of producing training materials and information leaflets - Strategic thinking **Desirable** - Experience of working with an IPC team ### Knowledge and Skills **Essential** - Current understanding of research, and application of evidence based practice - Proficient in using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) - Able to undertake audits, report writing and sharing results at relevant groups or committees - Effective time management; able to manage own workload - Timely completion of task and accurate record keeping - Familiar with using Datix, or similar risk management system A/I - Effective written and verbal communication skills at all levels within the Trust and with external partners - Effective use of change management skills and risk management - Car driver with full driving licence; alternative means of transport across sites - Ability to challenge practice using evidence based practice **Desirable** - Have an understanding of the NHS and IPC strategies and their impact on the Trust - Database development and management ### Qualifications, Accreditations, Education **Essential** - Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) degree module or equivalent experience - Minimum of 2 years working as a registered nurse, paramedic, or allied healthcare professional - Teaching qualification and experience of teaching **Desirable** - Other healthcare qualifications such as an advanced specialist healthcare qualification and healthcare experience ## Documents - [using artificial intelligence (ai) (pdf, 378.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2945) - [job description infection prevention & control (ipc) practitioner (pdf, 590.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10414786) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.