Infection Prevention & Control Practitioner

Job summary

Acorns Children's Hospice Trust are looking for an Infection Control Practitioner to lead on infection prevention and control across our three hospices. Additionally, you will work as a Practice Educator to support the delivery of the Acorns Education Strategy

Main duties of the job

About us

Acorns is recognised as a great place to work because of our people. Our priority is that our people feel valued, whatever their background and experience, and wherever they work.

Details

• Date posted: 24 August 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £46,920 to £53,040 a year .
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Flexible working
• Reference number: 321955
• Job locations: Acorns in Birmingham Hospice, 103 Oak Tree Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands, B29 6HZ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Acorns Children's Hospice Trust are looking for an Infection Control Practitioner to lead on infection prevention and control across our three hospices in Walsall, Worcester and Birmingham. Additionally, you will also support our Care Education team to with the design and delivery of high-quality learning programmes.

About the Role

At Acorns Children’s Hospice, we provide specialist palliative care for children, and young people with life-limiting and lifethreatening conditions, and we support their families through every step of their journey, and through transition. Our work is defined by compassion, expertise, and an unwavering belief that every child deserves comfort, dignity, and the chance to experience joy.

Each hospice is purpose-built with individually decorated rooms overlooking our gardens. We try to make it as welcoming and friendly as possible – a homely environment for the children, young people and their families.

As Infection Control Practitioner, you will:

• Provide specialist input in the identification, prevention and control of infection
• Monitor staff compliance with infection prevention and control policies
• Identify potential infection hazards and suggest appropriate remedial action to relevant personnel
• As part of the Care Education Team, support the development and delivery of an education plan and deliver learning to meet identified learning needs
• Critically evaluate information and research to formulate advice on the prevention and control of infection
• Collaborate with members of care teams and other agencies in the identification, investigation and management of outbreaks

About You

• Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional
• Previous experience in infection control
• Evidence of continued professional development

What We Offer

• £46,920 to £53,040 per annum
• Full time or part time hours
• Travel between Acorns Hospices in Birmingham, Walsall and Worcester
• Employee discounts from leading retailers – including the Blue Light Card
• Generous contribution to group personal pension plan (7.5%) or continuation of current NHS pension scheme
• NHS pension scheme life assurance or Acorns group life assurance scheme
• Career development through our Acorns Academy offering leadership, coaching, fundraising, clinical training and more.
• Health cash plan
• Gym membership and equipment discount scheme
• Bike2Work scheme - save up to 42% on bikes and equipment
• Wellbeing, legal and financial support
• Annual leave entitlement increases with length of service

Interviews are scheduled to be held on 24 September

You need to be eligible to work in the UK to be considered for this role. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and therefore any successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check for children and will be asked to provide two satisfactory references. In addition, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of immunisation against specific diseases or confirm their willingness to receive the necessary vaccinations.

As a UNICEF Gold Rights Respecting organisation we are committed to ensuring that the United Nations Convention for the Rights of the Child is embedded into both culture and practice within the organisation. As an employee you will be a Duty Bearer for Children’s Rights and support all children to be Rights Holders.

Find out about our culture, career development, benefits and more here: Why work for Acorns?

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).