Infection Prevention and Control Nurse
AfC Band 6 (pro rata) plus a High Secure Environmental Allowance of £1,818.72 per annum (pro rata) and a High Secure Clinical Responsibility Allowance of £4,365.11 per annum (pro rata)
Hours – 21.6
Contract Duration – Permanent
Role Overview
You will support safe, effective and person‑centered care by promoting high standards of infection prevention and control within a high secure mental health setting. Working in partnership with multidisciplinary teams, you will provide expert advice, education, support and assurance, helping to protect patients, staff and visitors while upholding NHS Scotland values of care, dignity, respect, openness and teamwork. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a unique environment, committed to supporting professional development and creating a respectful, inclusive workplace where staff feel valued and empowered to make a difference.
Requirements
A knowledge and understanding of IPC is essential for undertaking the role.
Equal Opportunity
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society. It should be noted that the State Hospital is a high secure hospital and the current organisational position based on a risk assessment is that we welcome applications from people under the age of 18 for non‑clinical roles however to be eligible for a clinical role applicants should be 18 years and older.
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