Employer University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site University Hospitals Dorset - All Sites Town Dorset Salary £38,682 - £46,580 pa/pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 04/01/2026 23:59 Interview date 15/01/2026
Infection Prevention & Control Nurse Specialist
Band 6
As University Hospitals Dorset we are a three site acute trust with ‘university hospital’ status through our partnership with Bournemouth University, working with an annual budget of £730m.
We offer highly regarded health services, employing some 10,000 staff. Our ambitious £500m transformation programme is well on the way to delivering state-of-the-art facilities over the next two years to meet the current and future healthcare needs of the populations we serve.
In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with over seven miles of sandy beaches you’ll find inspirational opportunities to achieve your perfect work/life balance. With the New Forest and the Purbecks on our doorstep, we’re also less than three hours from London by road or train. The thriving towns of Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch give way to idyllic villages and unspoilt landscapes just minutes from our hospitals.
We believe that having a diverse workforce, and allowing people to be themselves, is essential in ensuring we offer an inclusive, welcoming and productive place to work.
We especially welcome applications from minority groups in the community who may be underrepresented in our workforce.
At UHD our active staff network groups are the Womens Network, Black Asian Minority Ethnic Group (BAME), Pride Network, European (EU), Pro Ability Staff Network, and the Armed Forces Support Group.
As a Trust we are proudly signed up to the Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview schemes.
We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support the preparation of their application. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of your own experience and suitability. Personal integrity is an important part of the recruitment process.
Job overview
Are you a dedicated nurse searching for your next opportunity?
#TeamUHD are looking for an infection prevention and control nurse specialist to work alongside the wider IPC team.
This is an exciting time to join us with the upcoming transformations happening across the organisation which will enhance the care we deliver to the local community.
Youll be passionate about infection prevention and control, dedicated to keeping patients, visitors and staff safe across the trust. Youll support the trust agenda in meeting national and local targets in relation to infection prevention and control, driving compliance and adherence to the Health and Social Care Act, code of practice on the prevention and control of infections.
Were looking for someone who will act as an advocate of high-quality care, promoting excellence in infection prevention and control with dignity and respect.
Additional contact information:
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch Hospital.
Interview Date: 15th January 2026
Main duties of the job
• To provide specialist advice and support to clinical teams working in the Trust to ensure adherence to good practice in infection prevention and control.
• To act as an advisor within the Trust and its Clinical Care Groups disseminating specialist skills and knowledge to all staff groups, patients and visitors.
• To be visible and accessible to staff, patients and visitors, always acting as a role model.
• To work in collaboration with the infection prevention and control team and senior clinical staff
• To participate and deliver mandatory and other training to Trust staff.
• To participate in local and national audits.
• To participate in the Trust Infection Prevention and Control Strategy, including policy and procedure development
• To participate in the daily organization and responsiveness of the service.
• Promote professional practice and ensure all staff comply with relevant legislation and Trust policies.
Working for our organisation
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
Person specification
Qualifications
* Registration on Part 1 or 12 of NMC Register (RGN or RN Adult) or similar ranked qualification for Allied Health Professionals
Experience
* 5 years post registration experience
* Experience of delivering presentations
* Membership of special interest and professional group
Knowledge
* Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of healthcare theory and best practice, particularly within Infection Control and the application of this in practice
* Develop and implement policies and procedures for Infection Control
* Awareness of IPC
Other
* Thorough understanding of Management of COSHH and Health and Safety of Patients Staff and Visitors
* Ability to cope and manage under pressure
Please note:
Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all our Trust locations to meet service demands.
This advert may be closed early if sufficient applications are received.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself and our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst this vaccination is not a condition of employment we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.
Internal Candidates: staff employed prior to merger who voluntarily change jobs will be appointed to UHD terms and conditions.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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.
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