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Essential
56 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
Ensures infection control practice is evidence based.
- Knowledge
Assists in the contribution to local and national infection control research. Assesses the impact of new research and guidance and acting upon this.
- Knowledge
Understands of the impact of service changes beyond their own area of activity.
- Knowledge
Understands the financial implication of infection control advice or recommendation.
- Knowledge
Acts in such a way that safeguards the health and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults at all times. Is familiar with and adheres to the LTHT safeguarding policies.
- Knowledge
Must comply at all times with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Infection Control policies, in particular by practising Universal Infection Control Precautions.
- Knowledge
Must comply with all policies and procedures designed to ensure equality of employment and that services are delivered in ways that meet the individual needs of patients and their families.
- Organisation, Teamwork and Leadership
Demonstrates an ability to plan work in accordance with the needs of the service, whilst recognising the need and implementing multi-disciplinary involvement when appropriate.
- Organisation, Teamwork and Leadership
Be an active member of the Trust Infection Control Team and relevant Infection Control Committees.
- Organisation, Teamwork and Leadership
Works effectively as an autonomous practitioner supported by the Infection Control Team to meet agreed targets and objectives.
- Organisation, Teamwork and Leadership
Participates in the mentoring and supervision of learners where allocated to the IPC service.
- Organisation, Teamwork and Leadership
Works in collaboration with staff to implement infection control best practice.
- Organisation, Teamwork and Leadership
Assists and participates in the planning, organisation and presentation of the education strategy for all disciplines of staff, relating to the prevention and control of healthcare associated infection.
- Organisation, Teamwork and Leadership
Maintains accountability for judgement and action.
- Organisation, Teamwork and Leadership
Raises concerns with regards risk, danger, malpractice or wrong doing by following the LTHT Whistleblowing Policy and supporting processes.
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Demonstrate an awareness of the complex needs of different client groups when imparting or receiving sensitive, complex or contentious information within a hostile or highly emotive atmosphere.
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Able to cope with staff, patients and carers in distressing or emotional circumstances.
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Facilitates the exchange of information on infection prevention and control between the NHS and other agencies.
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Promotes mutual respect among colleagues, acting in a professional manner.
- Physical, Mental and Emotional Requirements
Walking between wards and departments.
- Physical, Mental and Emotional Requirements
Travel between hospital sites on occasions for meetings and outbreak review.
- Physical, Mental and Emotional Requirements
Frequent standing, sitting at computer for substantial proportion of work.
- Physical, Mental and Emotional Requirements
Undertaking patient clinical reviews.
- Physical, Mental and Emotional Requirements
Unpredictable workload - need to re-prioritise workload in response to external demand.
- Physical, Mental and Emotional Requirements
Some periods of concentration required to write up reports/audits respond to email enquiries.
- Physical, Mental and Emotional Requirements
Exposure to difficult situations including death and dying, distressed patients and relatives/carers.
- Physical, Mental and Emotional Requirements
Supporting staff, patients, relatives and members of the public on issues related to infection prevention and control, which can be emotive.
- Physical, Mental and Emotional Requirements
Occasionally required to work within clinical areas supporting clinical teams.
- Physical, Mental and Emotional Requirements
Cross-site working/travel may be required in order to cover for staff sickness/annual leave and attendance at meetings.
- Personal Qualities and Professional Practice
Commitment to work flexibly over a 7-day week.
- Personal Qualities and Professional Practice
Due to the nature of the job, needs to be flexible, coping with frequent unpredictable changes within daily workload.
- Personal Qualities and Professional Practice
Undertakes duties on wards and or departments as and when required by service demands or patient needs.
- Personal Qualities and Professional Practice
Participates in annual appraisal.
- Personal Qualities and Professional Practice
Responsible for specialist professional development within the wide remit of infection prevention and control under the supervision and support of the Infection Control Team.
- Personal Qualities and Professional Practice
The Leeds Way values: Responsible; Open and Honest; One Team; Kind.
- Qualifications and Professional Registration
Fulfils the requirements as directed by the Nursing and Midwifery Council/ Health and Care professionals council (HCPC) to maintain and revalidate registration.
- Qualifications and Professional Registration
Fulfils the statutory obligations to maintain registration in line with the NMC/ HCPC for education and practice.
- Qualifications and Professional Registration
Completes mandatory and priority training within appointed time periods.
- Qualifications and Professional Registration
Undertakes all mandatory training required for the role.
- Qualifications and Professional Registration
Takes responsibility for personal development by ensuring that Continuous Professional Development remains a priority.
- Clinical and Infection Prevention & Control Skills
Has an advisory role and clinical input into the care relevant to the patient by supporting the clinical areas.
- Clinical and Infection Prevention & Control Skills
Assesses, plans and communicates actions required by clinical staff for safe infection control patient care.
- Clinical and Infection Prevention & Control Skills
Provides infection control advice to all disciplines and grades of staff, patients and their carers' maintaining positive professional relationships.
- Clinical and Infection Prevention & Control Skills
Advises on isolation techniques and assists with the participation in their introduction and practice.
- Clinical and Infection Prevention & Control Skills
Ability to interpret and explain laboratory reports relevant to infection control to ward staff. Relates relevant clinical information to the laboratory staff.
- Clinical and Infection Prevention & Control Skills
Assists in the investigation of outbreaks of infection with particular reference to their source and mode of spread.
- Clinical and Infection Prevention & Control Skills
Provides advice on decontamination process that provide safety to patients which does not reduce the equipment integrity.
- Clinical and Infection Prevention & Control Skills
Participates in infection control audit and surveillance programme, under the guidance of the Infection Control Team.
- Clinical and Infection Prevention & Control Skills
Assists in the collection of relevant clinical data for use by the Infection Control Team, including surveillance data.
- Clinical and Infection Prevention & Control Skills
Assists in the collection of relevant statistical information.
- Clinical and Infection Prevention & Control Skills
Contributes to the review, development and implementation of policies for a defined area.
- Clinical and Infection Prevention & Control Skills
Assists in the identification of service deficiencies and resources for their improvement.
- Clinical and Infection Prevention & Control Skills
Developing keyboard and database skills to facilitate documentation and information gathering.
- Clinical and Infection Prevention & Control Skills
Maintains and updates records, documenting infection prevention and control advice relating to patient care in accordance to NMC/ HCPC and LTHT guidelines whether written or computerised.
- Clinical and Infection Prevention & Control Skills
Responsible for the delivery of the formal and informal specialist infection prevention and control education of all disciplines of staff on a range of subjects.
- Clinical and Infection Prevention & Control Skills
Assist in the evaluation and introduction of new methods and practices in relation to the prevention and control of infection.
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job summary
We are seeking a motivated, compassionate and enthusiastic individual to join the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Team. In this role, you will contribute to the prevention and control of communicable infections across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, supporting clinical teams to reduce healthcare-associated infections and promote the safety of patients, staff and visitors. The post is primarily based at St James's University Hospital; however, the successful candidate will provide support and services across all Leeds Teaching Hospitals sites as required. .
Main duties of the job
Significant post-registration clinical experience, with experience working at Band 5 level or above. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage, influence and empower others. A passion for improving patient safety and delivering high-quality care. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively when addressing complex challenges. A commitment to supporting and delivering IPC strategies aimed at reducing healthcare-associated infections. Resilience and emotional intelligence, with the ability to support staff, patients and carers in challenging or distressing situations. Experience of leading or supporting service improvement and change management initiatives. The ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. A proactive and adaptable approach to managing competing priorities in a fast-paced clinical environment. Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
About us
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
Details
- Date posted: 20 September 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 6
- Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 002185
- Job locations: St James’s University Hospital, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 7TF, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
For questions about this job, contact:
Name Louise Lowry and Adele Dyche Position IPC Matrons Email louise.lowry1@nhs.net, adele.dyche@nhs.net Phone number 0113 2066339 Shortlisting Date: 6 October 2026 Interview Date: 16 October 2026
Job Summary
We are seeking a motivated, compassionate and enthusiastic individual to join the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Team. In this role, you will contribute to the prevention and control of communicable infections across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, supporting clinical teams to reduce healthcare-associated infections and promote the safety of patients, staff and visitors.
The post is primarily based at St James's University Hospital; however, the successful candidate will provide support and services across all Leeds Teaching Hospitals sites as required.
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Why you should join our Team
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, highly motivated Nurse, Allied Health Professional or Midwife to join the award-winning Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Team at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The IPC Team is part of the Chief Nurse Clinical Service Unit and works closely with laboratory colleagues, including Microbiology, Virology, Infectious Diseases and Community IPC teams.
We are an inclusive, forward-thinking team committed to supporting high standards of patient safety across the Trust. Working collaboratively with colleagues from a wide range of clinical and non-clinical services, we promote effective infection prevention and control practices through education, positive role modelling, expert advice and risk assessment, enabling informed decision-making and the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care.
Although the service operates primarily Monday to Friday, the postholder will be required to participate in a rotational weekend service during the designated winter period and provide Bank Holiday cover throughout the year.
- Significant post-registration clinical experience, with experience working at Band 5 level or above.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage, influence and empower others.
- A passion for improving patient safety and delivering high-quality care.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively when addressing complex challenges.
- A commitment to supporting and delivering IPC strategies aimed at reducing healthcare-associated infections.
- Resilience and emotional intelligence, with the ability to support staff, patients and carers in challenging or distressing situations.
- Experience of leading or supporting service improvement and change management initiatives.
- The ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- A proactive and adaptable approach to managing competing priorities in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
Our Trust values
The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.
We are….
Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind
Our Trust priorities
Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time
Our priorities:
People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes
To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
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