Job Description

Following progress within the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) team in CPFT, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurse/AHP individual with keen interest in infection prevention and control to join our team. It is an opportunity to make a real difference to patient safety and quality care service delivery through infection prevention and control specialist role.
We are looking to appoint two part-time Band 6 Registered Nurse/Allied Healthcare Professional or 1 full time staff member, to work alongside members of the existing small team at each side of the county (Cambridge and Peterborough). Candidates should indicate preference for site and work contract hours on their application form.
Interested candidates must have a valid UK driving licence and have access to own car to use for work purpose. Informal chat and or visit is encouraged.
Proposed interview date 30th June.
Main duties of the job
The infection control practitioner/ Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) will ensure high standard of evidenced based care are provided in all aspect of infection prevention and control in the trust.
The post holder will be responsible for monitoring and acting upon standards of Infection Prevention and Control practices that fall below the acceptable standards and legislative responsibilities.
This post is central to the delivery of clinically based support, education and training on IPC matters throughout the Trust.
Working alongside senior IPC Nurses the post holder will contribute to development and embedding of evidence based IPC practices in all clinical services within the Trust( inpatient and community). The post holder will contribute to the multidisciplinary clinical assessment of patients in all areas of the Trust in relation to IPC.
Provide IPaC clinical leadership to colleagues within the trust to ensure the safe delivery of patient centred care. Participate in and promote close links with all clinical teams and other agencies to develop effective care plan and delivery of IPC agenda .
About us
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high-quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting andempowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services, not only via inpatient and primary care settings, but also within the community. These services include children's, adult and older people's mental health, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care and liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, research and development.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high-calibre candidates who share our vision and values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including people with long term conditions and members of our ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ communities.
Please be advised we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications.
Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process.
For further information on CPFT, please visit our website at www.cpft.nhs.uk
Details
Date posted
03 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
xc2xa337,338 to xc2xa344,962 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
310-CORP-7071936-A
Job locations
Fulbourn Hospital
Fulbourn road
Cambridge
CB21 5EF
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.
To act as a clinical practitioner, demonstrating knowledge and skill beyond thatassociated with traditional nursing / Allied Health care professional (AHP) roles, including the integration of research evidence into practice through expert clinical reasoning and decision-making.
To act as an acknowledged expert in the provision of patient management advice inrelation to Infection Prevention and Control.
To utilise clinical reasoning skills and evidence-based knowledge in the managementof patients with highly complex presentations and to be clinically competent to utiliseexpert IPC skills in a variety of clinical settings.
To participate in research and clinical audit for monitoring and prevention of healthcare associated infections.
To co-develop, establish and implement guidelines and clinician led initiatives,particularly where precedents do not exist or require adaption to meet different clientgroups. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.
To act as a clinical practitioner, demonstrating knowledge and skill beyond thatassociated with traditional nursing / Allied Health care professional (AHP) roles, including the integration of research evidence into practice through expert clinical reasoning and decision-making.
To act as an acknowledged expert in the provision of patient management advice inrelation to Infection Prevention and Control.
To utilise clinical reasoning skills and evidence-based knowledge in the managementof patients with highly complex presentations and to be clinically competent to utiliseexpert IPC skills in a variety of clinical settings.
To participate in research and clinical audit for monitoring and prevention of healthcare associated infections.
To co-develop, establish and implement guidelines and clinician led initiatives,particularly where precedents do not exist or require adaption to meet different clientgroups.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential

• Registered Nurse/ AHP ( First level )
• Evidence of continuing professional development

• 1st level degree or equivalent
• Teaching qualification, training / equivalent experience

• Substantial period of post registration experience in general nursing or other specialist nursing/ relevant registered roles
• Experience of clinical audit and surveillance leading on standard setting or working as IPC link staff.
• Experience of working with multi-disciplinary groups and outside agencies
• Experience of working with multi-disciplinary groups and outside agencies

• Experience of working at a clinical band 6 role
• Experience of contributing to, interpreting policies and or complex information

• Good communication(verbal& written) and IT skills including use of outlook, PowerPoint and Excel spreadsheet
• Ability to organise ,prioritise and manage own workload
• Ability to develop and deliver training programmes.

• Ability to influence and motivate staff at all levels, innovate and implement change.

• Registered Nurse/ AHP ( First level )
• Evidence of continuing professional development

• 1st level degree or equivalent
• Teaching qualification, training / equivalent experience

• Substantial period of post registration experience in general nursing or other specialist nursing/ relevant registered roles
• Experience of clinical audit and surveillance leading on standard setting or working as IPC link staff.
• Experience of working with multi-disciplinary groups and outside agencies
• Experience of working with multi-disciplinary groups and outside agencies

• Experience of working at a clinical band 6 role
• Experience of contributing to, interpreting policies and or complex information

• Good communication(verbal& written) and IT skills including use of outlook, PowerPoint and Excel spreadsheet
• Ability to organise ,prioritise and manage own workload
• Ability to develop and deliver training programmes.

• Ability to influence and motivate staff at all levels, innovate and implement change.