NHS

Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist - Infection Prevention and Control

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Upper Edmonton, North LondonView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£55,524 to £62,652

Contract

Not specified

Hours

Full time

Closing date

Not specified

In plain English

What this job actually involves

You will lead infection prevention and control work across several hospitals, advising staff and improving patient safety. The role suits a registered nurse with solid experience in infection control and a knack for teaching and developing policies.

What you'll need

  • Registered with the NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
  • Several years of nursing experience, preferably in infection control
  • Ability to lead and train multidisciplinary teams
  • Good written and spoken communication skills
  • Knowledge of NHS infection prevention guidelines

How to boost your chances

  • Highlight any infection‑control projects on your CV
  • Include examples of teaching or mentoring staff
  • Refresh your knowledge of current NHS IPC policies
  • Prepare to discuss how you improve safety in practice
  • Tailor your cover letter to show why you fit a Band 7 role

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Job description

Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients. Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underp…

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

Adzuna

First seen

22 September 2026

Last checked

22 September 2026

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About the employer

RFL
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

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