Job summary
Expected Shortlisting Date
06/03/2026
Planned Interview Date
16/03/2026
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and highly motivated professional (Nurse/AHP/Midwife) to join a successful award-winning Infection Prevention and Control Team at Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust for a 12-month secondment.
Do you have significant clinical experience at band 5 level?
Do you want to improve your investigation skills?
Are you able to problem solve and think outside the box?
Do you have an interest in how infections are spread and how we can control them?
Are you able to engage and empower others
Are you driven and motivated to constantly improve patient safety and care?
If the answer is yes, then dont waste another second, Infection Prevention and Control might be the new role for you in 2026
We are a forward-thinking team who work hard with colleagues across LTHT to ensure patients are kept safe through infection control measures by:
Motivating and leading colleagues to deliver safe and effective care through education and positive role-modelling
Providing risk assessments to staff to support decision making for patient care
Analysing surveillance data to measure success of infection prevention and control policy to identify areas for improvement
Committed to quality improvement and able to translate guidance and strategy into changes of care
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an individual who has excellent communication skills, is self-motivated, a motivator of others and a visible and accessible role model. You should be able to demonstrate resilience and manage change in this ever-evolving service.
You will be expected to contribute to the infection prevention and control of communicable infections within the Leeds Hospitals Trust. The post holder will provide specialist expertise and advice to clinical and non-clinical services and contribute to developing the IPC service. You will be actively involved in the development implementation and action planning associated with Trust assurance processes, updating clinical guidelines and procedures and producing patient information leaflets.
The post holder will be required to develop a close relationship with the Deputy Director for Infection Prevention and Control, Matron for Infection Prevention and Control, Infection Prevention and Control Nurses, Lead doctor for Infection Control Prevention & Control, Consultant Microbiologist, Infection Control Laboratory as well the Nursing, medical and facilities staff throughout the Trust.
About us
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT) is one of the largest teaching hospitals in Europe, a regional and national centre for specialist treatment, a renowned biomedical research facility, and the local hospital for the Leeds community.
The Infection Prevention & Control team have a strong commitment to the Leeds Way values and behaviours, promoting the principles within our everyday interactions both within the team and the wider trust, encouraging a collaborative spirit and global connections.
Our five Trust values are part of what make us different. They have been developed by our staff. They are:
- Patient-centred
- Collaborative
- Fair
- Accountable
- Empowered
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.
Details
Date posted
10 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9298-CFN-0126
Job locations
St. James's University Hospital
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7TF
Job description
Job responsibilities
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Fulfil the requirements as directed by the Nursing and Midwifery Council/ Health and Care professionals council (HCPC) to maintain and revalidate registration.
Clinical Governance/Audit/Research
Participates in infection control audit and surveillance programme, under the guidance of the Infection Control Team
Assists in the collection of relevant statistical information
Contributes to the review, development and implementation of policies for a defined area
Provides advice on decontamination process that provide safety to patients which does not reduce the equipment integrity
Support the implementation of agreed policies
Understands of the impact of service changes beyond their own area of activity
Understands the financial implication of infection control advice or recommendation
Ensures infection control practice is evidence based
Assists in the contribution to local and national infection control research. Assesses the impact of new research and guidance and acting upon this.
Clinical
Commitment to work flexibly over a 7-day week
Has an advisory role and clinical input into the care relevant to the patient by supporting the clinical areas
Assesses, plans and communicates actions required by clinical staff for safe infection control patient care
Provides infection control advice to all disciplines and grades of staff, patients and their carers maintaining positive professional relationships
Advises on isolation techniques and assists with the participation in their introduction and practice
Ability to interpret and explain laboratory reports relevant to infection control to ward staff. Relates relevant clinical information to the laboratory staff
Assists in the investigation of outbreaks of infection with particular reference to their source and mode of spread
Assists in the collection of relevant clinical data for use by the Infection Control Team, including surveillance data
Demonstrate an awareness of the complex needs of different client groups when imparting or receiving sensitive, complex or contentious information within a hostile or highly emotive atmosphere
Able to cope with staff, patients and carers in distressing or emotional circumstances
Due to the nature of the job, needs to be flexible, coping with frequent unpredictable changes within daily workload, for example attending Root Cause Analysis and investigating Health care Associated Investigations
Undertakes duties on wards and or departments as and when required by service demands or patient needs
Acts in such a way that safeguards the health and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults at all times. Is familiar with and adheres to the LTHT safeguarding policies
Administrative
Be an active member of the Trust Infection Control Team and relevant Infection Control Committees
Contributes to a range of reporting mechanisms, including the annual Infection Control Team report and national standards (i.e. Controls Assurance and HCAI)
Developing keyboard and database skills to facilitate documentation and information gathering
Maintains and updates records, documenting infection prevention and control advice relating to patient care in accordance to NMC/ HCPC and LTHT guidelines whether written or computerised
Facilitates the exchange of information on infection prevention and control between the NHS and other agencies
Demonstrates an ability to plan work in accordance with the needs of the service, whilst recognising the need and implementing multi-disciplinary involvement when appropriate
Assists in the identification of service deficiencies and resources for their improvement
Educational
Works in collaboration with staff to implement infection control best practice
Assists and participates in the planning, organisation and presentation of the education strategy for all disciplines of staff, relating to the prevention and control of healthcare associated infection
Responsible for the delivery of the formal and informal specialist infection prevention and control education of all disciplines of staff on a range of subjects
Assist in the evaluation and introduction of new methods and practices in relation to the prevention and control of infection
Contribute to the education and support of the infection control key worker professional network
Participates in the mentoring and supervision of learners where allocated to the IPC service
Professional
Works effectively as an autonomous practitioner supported by the Infection Control Team to meet agreed targets and objectives
Participates in annual appraisal;
Completes mandatory and priority training within appointed time periods
Demonstrate responsibility for professional growth by seeking personal education advancement i.e. fulfils the statutory obligations to maintain registration in line with the NMC/ HCPC for education and practice
Responsible for specialist professional development within the wide remit of infection prevention and control under the supervision and support of the Infection Control Team
Maintains accountability for judgement and action
Promotes mutual respect among colleagues, acting in a professional manner
Raises concerns with regards risk, danger, malpractice or wrong doing by following the LTHT Whistleblowing Policy and supporting processes
Job description
Job responsibilities
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Fulfil the requirements as directed by the Nursing and Midwifery Council/ Health and Care professionals council (HCPC) to maintain and revalidate registration.
Clinical Governance/Audit/Research
Participates in infection control audit and surveillance programme, under the guidance of the Infection Control Team
Assists in the collection of relevant statistical information
Contributes to the review, development and implementation of policies for a defined area
Provides advice on decontamination process that provide safety to patients which does not reduce the equipment integrity
Support the implementation of agreed policies
Understands of the impact of service changes beyond their own area of activity
Understands the financial implication of infection control advice or recommendation
Ensures infection control practice is evidence based
Assists in the contribution to local and national infection control research. Assesses the impact of new research and guidance and acting upon this.
Clinical
Commitment to work flexibly over a 7-day week
Has an advisory role and clinical input into the care relevant to the patient by supporting the clinical areas
Assesses, plans and communicates actions required by clinical staff for safe infection control patient care
Provides infection control advice to all disciplines and grades of staff, patients and their carers maintaining positive professional relationships
Advises on isolation techniques and assists with the participation in their introduction and practice
Ability to interpret and explain laboratory reports relevant to infection control to ward staff. Relates relevant clinical information to the laboratory staff
Assists in the investigation of outbreaks of infection with particular reference to their source and mode of spread
Assists in the collection of relevant clinical data for use by the Infection Control Team, including surveillance data
Demonstrate an awareness of the complex needs of different client groups when imparting or receiving sensitive, complex or contentious information within a hostile or highly emotive atmosphere
Able to cope with staff, patients and carers in distressing or emotional circumstances
Due to the nature of the job, needs to be flexible, coping with frequent unpredictable changes within daily workload, for example attending Root Cause Analysis and investigating Health care Associated Investigations
Undertakes duties on wards and or departments as and when required by service demands or patient needs
Acts in such a way that safeguards the health and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults at all times. Is familiar with and adheres to the LTHT safeguarding policies
Administrative
Be an active member of the Trust Infection Control Team and relevant Infection Control Committees
Contributes to a range of reporting mechanisms, including the annual Infection Control Team report and national standards (i.e. Controls Assurance and HCAI)
Developing keyboard and database skills to facilitate documentation and information gathering
Maintains and updates records, documenting infection prevention and control advice relating to patient care in accordance to NMC/ HCPC and LTHT guidelines whether written or computerised
Facilitates the exchange of information on infection prevention and control between the NHS and other agencies
Demonstrates an ability to plan work in accordance with the needs of the service, whilst recognising the need and implementing multi-disciplinary involvement when appropriate
Assists in the identification of service deficiencies and resources for their improvement
Educational
Works in collaboration with staff to implement infection control best practice
Assists and participates in the planning, organisation and presentation of the education strategy for all disciplines of staff, relating to the prevention and control of healthcare associated infection
Responsible for the delivery of the formal and informal specialist infection prevention and control education of all disciplines of staff on a range of subjects
Assist in the evaluation and introduction of new methods and practices in relation to the prevention and control of infection
Contribute to the education and support of the infection control key worker professional network
Participates in the mentoring and supervision of learners where allocated to the IPC service
Professional
Works effectively as an autonomous practitioner supported by the Infection Control Team to meet agreed targets and objectives
Participates in annual appraisal;
Completes mandatory and priority training within appointed time periods
Demonstrate responsibility for professional growth by seeking personal education advancement i.e. fulfils the statutory obligations to maintain registration in line with the NMC/ HCPC for education and practice
Responsible for specialist professional development within the wide remit of infection prevention and control under the supervision and support of the Infection Control Team
Maintains accountability for judgement and action
Promotes mutual respect among colleagues, acting in a professional manner
Raises concerns with regards risk, danger, malpractice or wrong doing by following the LTHT Whistleblowing Policy and supporting processes
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Nurse/ Allied Healthcare Professional
* Recognised teaching & assessing qualification (Knowledge of Infection Control
* Degree
Desirable
* Post-Registration qualification in related subject
Experience
Essential
* Significant experience at Band 5
* Evidence of effective teamwork
* Knowledge of research epidemiology and surveillance
* Motivational
* Ability to influence decisions
Additional Requirements
Essential
* Works in a logical and/or methodical manner
* Change management skills
* Effective time management
* Able to work in differing environments
Skills & behaviours
Essential
* Team player with ability to work alone
* Able to develop alliances and partnerships
* Innovative
* Excellent verbal and written skills
* Motivational
Desirable
* Managerial skills
* Able to understand the organizational structure
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Nurse/ Allied Healthcare Professional
* Recognised teaching & assessing qualification (Knowledge of Infection Control
* Degree
Desirable
* Post-Registration qualification in related subject
Experience
Essential
* Significant experience at Band 5
* Evidence of effective teamwork
* Knowledge of research epidemiology and surveillance
* Motivational
* Ability to influence decisions
Additional Requirements
Essential
* Works in a logical and/or methodical manner
* Change management skills
* Effective time management
* Able to work in differing environments
Skills & behaviours
Essential
* Team player with ability to work alone
* Able to develop alliances and partnerships
* Innovative
* Excellent verbal and written skills
* Motivational
Desirable
* Managerial skills
* Able to understand the organizational structure
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).
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address
St. James's University Hospital
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7TF
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Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address
St. James's University Hospital
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7TF
Employer's website
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