Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an award winning Infection Prevention and Control Team. The post holder will work in a multi-disciplinary team comprising of Infection Prevention and Control Nurses,/Practitioners, microbiologists, BMS staff and administration staff to provide professional advice to all disciplines of staff relating to Infection Prevention and Control Practice and Policies. The post holder will be responsible for promoting and developing the field of infection prevention and control through creating and maintaining a culture of effective health care among Trust staff. Daily tasks include surveillance; training, audit and assisting in the management of outbreaks of infection. Ensuring that these are implemented, delivered and evaluated in line with governmental directives. Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received Please note, for Secondment roles before an application is submitted, please ensure you have received the appropriate approval and completed documentation required beforehand, as this may delay the process if an offer was to be made. Main duties of the job The post holder will work in a multi-disciplinary team comprising of Infection Prevention and Control Nurses,/Practitioners, microbiologists, BMS staff and administration staff to provide professional advice to all disciplines of staff relating to Infection Prevention and Control Practice and Policies. The post holder will be responsible for promoting and developing the field of infection prevention and control through creating and maintaining a culture of effective health care among Trust staff. Daily tasks include surveillance; training, audit and assisting in the management of outbreaks of infection. About us We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, covering one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country. Leading in innovation and quality - opening a state of the art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. Do you want to work in one of the best performing NHS organisations in England? Work in an organisation that supports its staff and focuses on staff experience as much as it does the experience of its patients? You can live and breathe in an area that has the cleanest air, cost effective living, great nightlife, some of the best schools with a wealth of history available on your doorstep. Sound too good to be true? Well it isn't, this is what you get when you work for Northumbria Healthcare, this is the Northumbria Way! Please read 'applicant guidance notes' before submitting your application. Details Date posted 21 May 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 319-7172775GH-HAS-A Job locations Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital Northumbria Way Cramlington NE23 6NZ Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will work in a multi-disciplinary team comprising of Infection Prevention and Control Nurses,/Practitioners, microbiologists, BMS staff and administration staff to provide professional advice to all disciplines of staff relating to Infection Prevention and Control Practice and Policies. The post holder will be responsible for promoting and developing the field of infection prevention and control through creating and maintaining a culture of effective health care among Trust staff. Daily tasks include surveillance; training, audit and assisting in the management of outbreaks of infection. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will work in a multi-disciplinary team comprising of Infection Prevention and Control Nurses,/Practitioners, microbiologists, BMS staff and administration staff to provide professional advice to all disciplines of staff relating to Infection Prevention and Control Practice and Policies. The post holder will be responsible for promoting and developing the field of infection prevention and control through creating and maintaining a culture of effective health care among Trust staff. Daily tasks include surveillance; training, audit and assisting in the management of outbreaks of infection. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse, Midwife or Allied Healthcare Professional Teaching certificate ENB 998/PP126/127/C&G730 or active Mentorship qualification Evidence of qualification to undertake the supervision, teaching and assessing of students (essential requirement for post, expectation this will be completed within an 18 month period) Desirable Post graduate Diploma in a relevant field of practice ENB 329 or equivalent infection control nursing qualification desirable Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse, Midwife or Allied Healthcare Professional Teaching certificate ENB 998/PP126/127/C&G730 or active Mentorship qualification Evidence of qualification to undertake the supervision, teaching and assessing of students (essential requirement for post, expectation this will be completed within an 18 month period) Desirable Post graduate Diploma in a relevant field of practice ENB 329 or equivalent infection control nursing qualification desirable Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital Northumbria Way Cramlington NE23 6NZ Employer's website https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital Northumbria Way Cramlington NE23 6NZ Employer's website https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, Northumbria Way, NE23 6NZ Cramlington, United Kingdom