Infection Prevention and Control Nurse

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Registered Nurse to join the Infection Prevention and Control Team at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust.

This is a varied and specialist role supporting the delivery of the Trusts infection prevention and control agenda, with a focus on reducing healthcare-associated infections and promoting safe and effective practice. You will work both autonomously and collaboratively as part of the wider Infection Prevention and Control Team, providing specialist advice, education and support to staff across the Trust.

We are looking for someone with excellent communication and organisational skills who can work independently while contributing effectively to a multidisciplinary team. You will need to be adaptable, able to prioritise competing demands and confident in engaging and influencing others.

The post requires working across Trust locations and participating in weekend working or the Infection Prevention and Control weekend on-call arrangements as required by the service.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.

Main duties of the job

The role includes assessing and managing infection risks, interpreting microbiological information, supporting surveillance and audit, and advising clinical teams on appropriate infection prevention and control measures. You will work across professional and organisational boundaries and contribute to the development and review of policies, procedures and standards.

Education is an important part of the role. You will support the development and delivery of learning opportunities for staff, using a range of teaching approaches to help translate infection prevention and control principles into clinical practice. You will also contribute to surveillance, audit and the interpretation and dissemination of findings to support improvements in patient safety and clinical practice.

You will:

• Provide infection prevention and control advice and guidance to staff, patients, relatives and others, incorporating relevant national and local guidance.
• Assess and manage infection risks associated with patients, staff, equipment and the healthcare environment, recommending appropriate control measures.
• Interpret microbiological information and assess its clinical relevance to support the prevention and control of infection.

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Details

• Date posted: 13 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 6
• Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference number: 001620
• Job locations: Pinderfields Hospital, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4DG, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Essential person specification requirements

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse with post registration experience
• Recognised Teaching Qualification
• Evidence of an interest in Infection Prevention and Control

Experience:

• Experience in an acute setting
• Audit experience
• Formal and informal teaching
• Multi-Disciplinary meetings
• Evidence of continued professional development

Personal Attributes:

• Personal and professional maturity
• Recognition of own limitations
• Demonstrates enthusiasm
• Flexibility
• Able to travel between sites