Band 6 Infection Prevention and Control Nurse (IPC RN) in Barking

Band 6 Infection Prevention and Control Nurse (IPC RN)
Main area: Infection Control. Grade: Band 6. Contract: Permanent. Hours: Full time – 37.5 hours per week. Job ref: 162-7535-CCS.

Site: Across site. Town: Romford. Salary: £44,485 – £52,521 Per Annum Inclusive. Salary period: Yearly. Closing: 25/01/2026 23:59.

BHR are seeking to recruit a highly motivated Registered Nurse who has a keen interest in the field of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC). This is an exciting opportunity to work with the IPC Team and the Director of Infection Prevention and Control (DIPC) at Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals Trust as part of a dynamic IPC team. You will support the Trust to meet the requirements of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 Code of practice on the prevention and control of infection and related guidance.

The role includes all aspects of IPC and you will be developed to be able to provide specialist advice, deliver training, perform audit and undertake and interpret surveillance of healthcare associated infection. Support will be given to undertake a specialist qualification in Infection Prevention and Control.

You will be required to support the delivery of a high‐quality IPC service across all areas. Therefore, you must have a flexible approach to work, demonstrating organisational skills and be able to work to deadlines. You will be required to have good communication skills at all times.

Main duties of the job

Identify, investigate and monitor infections and hazardous practices/procedures. Work with the IPCD in the investigation and control of outbreaks of hospital infection.

Act as liaison between the laboratory, medical and nursing staff to ensure appropriate management of patients in the control of infection whilst monitoring and preventing hospital‐acquired infection.

Develop and deliver educational programmes to multi‐disciplinary staff.

Rotate throughout BHRUHT to gain maximum educational benefit from all specialties within the Trust and to ensure maximum specialist cover for leave.

Person specification
Education / Qualifications

RGN ENB 998 or equivalent.

Experience working in an acute healthcare setting.

Principles & Practices of Infection Control.

Experience / Knowledge

Substantial proven clinical experience at Band 5/6 in an acute ward setting.

Skills / Abilities

Advanced PC skills.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online. Queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the application form, and any adjustments required for applicants with a disability, should be directed to Pubudu Chandrasekera, Recruitment Advisor – 01708 435000 ext. 5110.

We are an equal‐opportunity employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community and from people wishing to job‐share, either with or without a partner. Applicants who consider themselves to have a disability (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) will be shortlisted for interview if they meet the essential criteria. Applicants must also agree to the Trust\’s safeguarding responsibilities for children and adults.

In line with UKVI guidelines BHRUT is unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship for Band 2 or Band 3 positions.

Applications will be processed in a timely manner; the Trust may close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of suitable applications have been received to support a streamlined recruitment process.

To create an inclusive and diverse workplace, the Trust will work with applicants to meet flexibility requirements where possible. The Trust may consider part‐time hours and flexible working arrangements on a case‐by‐case basis.

All new employees will be required to have their original documents verified through TrustID identification technology.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

There\’s never been a better time to join the team. Apply online now.

We have a wide range of flexible, temporary and part‐time opportunities.

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