Job Description

Are you passionate about creating a safer healthcare environment? Do you have a knack for coaching and staff development? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.
About Us: we are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of infection prevention and control across all clinical settings. Our team is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our patients and staff through comprehensive training and awareness programs.
Role Overview: As an IPC Specialist, you will play a crucial role in our mission to create a safer healthcare environment. You will work as an active part of the IPC team and provide cover to site teams as necessary, ensuring seamless integration and support across all clinical settings. Your strategic leadership will be instrumental in implementing the national IPC education framework for England.
How to Apply: If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge and contribute to our mission, we would love to hear from you.Join us in our commitment to excellence in infection prevention and control. Together, we can create a safer healthcare environment for all.
What We Offer:

• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• The chance to make a real difference in the healthcare sector

Main duties of the job

• Maintain an effective educational environment through coaching and staff development related to IPC.
• Work as an active part of the IPC team and provide cover to site teams as necessary.
• Provide strategic leadership for the implementation of the national IPC education framework.
• Ensure seamless integration and support across all clinical settings.

About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Details
Date posted
17 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
64,156 to 71,148 a year pa inclusive
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
290-CR-936
Job locations
Trustwide
London
W2 1NY
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the attachment with the job advert. Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential

• Requires NMC registration on any part of the NMC register.
• Minimum of first degree and Post registration qualification in IPC or equivalent experience.
• Mentorship in Practice or equivalent [Standards for Student supervision and Assessments (SSSA) Training.

Desirable

• Has obtained a master's qualification or working towards.
• CPD courses at master's level relevant to the post in education or equivalent.

Experience
Essential

• Clinical nursing skills and experience gained in an acute environment at band 7, (minimum of 2 years at B7 within an IPC role).
• Experience of leading improvement.
• Experience of presenting in different forums.
• Experience of presenting in different forums.

Desirable

• Project management course or equivalent experience.
• Experience of publishing or presenting academic or improvement work.
• Experience of chairing and agenda setting clinical or non-clinical forums.
• Experience of writing policy or guidelines.

Skill's/knowledge/ abilities
Essential

• Evidence of having previously managed and delivered a project.
• Excellent organisation and managerial skills.
• Awareness of different management, leadership, cultures and personalities and recognises the need to adapt communication as appropriate.
• Understanding of Microsoft Office applications.
• Articulate with advanced written and verbal and electronic communication skills.

Desirable

• Experience in writing for publication.
• Experience in project management.
• Digital skills.
• Competent in using Microsoft office and EPR

Values and behaviours
Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet Trust values: Collaborative, Aspirational, Kind, Expert.

Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential

• Requires NMC registration on any part of the NMC register.
• Minimum of first degree and Post registration qualification in IPC or equivalent experience.
• Mentorship in Practice or equivalent [Standards for Student supervision and Assessments (SSSA) Training.

Desirable

• Has obtained a master's qualification or working towards.
• CPD courses at master's level relevant to the post in education or equivalent.

Experience
Essential

• Clinical nursing skills and experience gained in an acute environment at band 7, (minimum of 2 years at B7 within an IPC role).
• Experience of leading improvement.
• Experience of presenting in different forums.
• Experience of presenting in different forums.

Desirable

• Project management course or equivalent experience.
• Experience of publishing or presenting academic or improvement work.
• Experience of chairing and agenda setting clinical or non-clinical forums.
• Experience of writing policy or guidelines.

Skill's/knowledge/ abilities
Essential

• Evidence of having previously managed and delivered a project.
• Excellent organisation and managerial skills.
• Awareness of different management, leadership, cultures and personalities and recognises the need to adapt communication as appropriate.
• Understanding of Microsoft Office applications.
• Articulate with advanced written and verbal and electronic communication skills.

Desirable

• Experience in writing for publication.
• Experience in project management.
• Digital skills.
• Competent in using Microsoft office and EPR

Values and behaviours
Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet Trust values: Collaborative, Aspirational, Kind, Expert.

Skills Required