Senior Infection Prevention and Control Nurse (Care Homes) (LW)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Infection Prevention and Control Nurse to work as a member of the Infection Prevention and Control Team in the delivery of the planned programme for prevention and control of infection across NHS Fife and Care Homes within Fife.

The Infection Prevention and Control programme for Care Homes has continued to grow and strengthen since the team was established in 2021. It now plays a key role in supporting safe, high quality care across the sector. Further development opportunities will be available for the successful candidate, aligned with emerging priorities and strategic drivers.

You will provide specialist knowledge and training in all aspects of Infection Prevention and Control and provide clinical leadership to the Infection Prevention and Control Care Home Team. The post holder will participate in the operational management of the team, providing clinical supervision, support and development as well as retaining a clinical portfolio. As part of the Senior Infection Prevention and Control Team, you will ensure NHS Fifes Infection Prevention and Control Annual Work Plan is delivered and provide assurance at a strategic level with an emphasis on prevention and management of healthcare associated infection.

This is an ideal opportunity to work at a senior level within the team and help direct and embed our team vision. You must be an Adult Registered Nurse, with current NMC Registration, be educated to degree or masters level and possess an Infection Prevention and Control Nursing Qualification or currently working towards a post registration qualification in Infection Prevention and Control.

A broad range of clinical experience, including working with older adults and within a care home environment is essential along with significant clinical practice as an Infection Prevention and Control Nurse. You will be required to travel between NHS Fife sites and Care Homes within Fife. One of the main qualities for this post is the ability to lead and work as part of a team in a challenging health care setting. Excellent interpersonal skills are essential. You should also be able to demonstrate continuing professional development and evidence of post registration qualification / study. This is a permanent full time post worked Monday to Friday with on-call responsibility.

Informal Enquiries: Julia Cook Infection Control Manager 01592 643355 ext. 21441 or Julia.Cook@nhs.scot

As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service.

As part of the pre-employment checks for a preferred candidate, NHS Scotland Boards will check your entitlement to work in the UK. It can be evidenced through a number of routes including specific types of visa as well as EU settled and pre-settled status. To find out more about these routes of permission, please refer to the GOV.UK website here.

It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.

We offer flexible working and family-friendly policies and fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

Please note the salary is pro rata for part time hours.

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