# Infection Prevention and Control Nurse Commissioned > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/infection-prevention-and-control-nurse-commissioned/40c1c2e5-5895-4751-9df0-ed754b3d1e0b - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/infection-prevention-and-control-nurse-commissioned/40c1c2e5-5895-4751-9df0-ed754b3d1e0b.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Redesmere (Trust Headquarters) - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children) - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 22.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-11-03T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-20T10:20:42.016Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cheshire/Chester/Cheshire_Wirral_Partnership_NHS_FoundationTrust/Infection_Prevention_Control_Nurse_Commissioned/Infection_Prevention_Control_Nurse_Commissioned-v8355928 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8355928?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.cwp.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The Band 6 Infection Prevention and Control Nurse (Commissioned Services) will work within the Infection Prevention and Control Team to support the delivery of commissioned Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) and Tuberculosis (TB) services across Cheshire West and Chester. The post holder will work closely with the Infection Prevention and Control Nurse Specialist and Tuberculosis Specialist Nurse to deliver the IPC and TB work programme in line with agreed service specifications and key performance indicators. Responsibilities include outbreak prevention and management, infection surveillance, patient safety reviews, audit, education and training, quality improvement and the provision of specialist infection prevention advice to health and social care providers. The post holder will work collaboratively with NHS organisations, local authorities, commissioners, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), care providers and other stakeholders to reduce the risk of healthcare associated infections, improve patient safety and promote best practice across the health and social care economy. The role requires autonomous practice, strong leadership skills and the ability to build effective partnerships across organisational boundaries while ensuring contractual, regulatory and governance requirements are met. This post is part time 22.5 hours per week. ### Main duties of the job The Band 6 Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Nurse will support the delivery of commissioned IPC and Tuberculosis services across Cheshire West and Chester. Working alongside the Infection Prevention and Control Nurse Specialist and Tuberculosis Specialist Nurse, the post holder will provide specialist infection prevention advice, support outbreak prevention and management, undertake surveillance and patient safety reviews, and contribute to the reduction of healthcare associated infections. The role includes delivering education and training, undertaking audits, supporting quality improvement initiatives, analysing infection prevention data, and providing assurance to commissioners and healthcare providers. The post holder will work collaboratively with care homes, primary care services, community providers, local authorities, commissioners and the UK Health Security Agency to promote best practice and ensure compliance with national standards and contractual requirements. The successful candidate will work autonomously, manage a varied workload, support service development, contribute to governance and reporting requirements, and act as a clinical role model, helping to improve patient safety and infection prevention standards across the health and social care system. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please download a copy of the job description (see ‘documents to download’ section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role. At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values. CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it. Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust’s Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100. If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the ‘essential’ criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer ‘YES’ to the question: ‘Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?’ Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes. The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £15 per year applies. New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above. Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon! ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Service development and implementation/management of change. - Be able to present written information in a logical, accurate manner - Good presentation skills, both written and verbal - Ability to work autonomously - Ability to deliver training to a wide range of staff groups **Desirable** - Experience of working in community/primary care services - Experience of nursing in different specialities. ### Trust Values **Essential** - Demonstrate alignment with Trust Values (6 C’s: Commitment, Communication, Care, Courage, Compassion, Competency) ### Qualifications **Essential** - NMC Registered Nurse - RNA/RNMH/RNLD - Relevant IPC Qualification or willing to undertake within 6 months of commencing employment. - Relevant degree or evidence of working towards with a completion date within 2 years of commencing employment. - Working knowledge and understanding of Tuberculosis or willing to undertake additional training within 6 months of commencing employment. **Desirable** - Relevant teaching qualification or equivalent experience - Non-Medical Prescribing (NMP) qualification ### Knowledge and Expertise **Essential** - Knowledge and experience of IPC - Experience of audit tools and audit experience - Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams - Ability to balance clinical caseload. - Ability to communicate with a wide range of health care professionals, on a variety of complex and sensitive issues which require persuasive and empathetic skills. - Ability to work autonomously, manage / prioritise own workload. - Willingness to achieve competence in a range of skills as required for the role. - Ability to work under pressure across competing priorities. **Desirable** - Experience in service development ## Documents - [oh (pdf, 416.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10699271) - [trust profile (pdf, 521.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2737) - [privacy notice (pdf, 177.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1515) - [application guide (pdf, 28.3mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2738) - [dbs update service applicant guide (pdf, 228.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=623) - [recruitment of ex-offenders policy (pdf, 167.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=618) - [infection prevention and control nurse commissioned (pdf, 176.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10681865) ## 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.