Clinical Nurse Specialist - Infection Prevention and Control
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
Dartford, DA2 8DA
Salary
£51,657 to £58,785
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
13 September 2026
13 days left
Job description
Are you an experienced Infection Prevention and Control Nurse ready to take the next step in your career and join our team of finalists of the Nursing...
What we're looking for
A dedicated and experienced IPC nurse with strong clinical insight and a passion for patient safety, ability to work with data and research based findings to shape and influence good infection prevention on the front line.
Someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is confident working across multiple sites and community services with no two days the same, an ability to respond to arising issues and situations that require dynamic decision making.
A professional with the flexibility to travel and the drive to make a difference.
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Education and Training
Essential
- Good general education; Literate GCSE English, Numerate GCSE maths.
- Registered General Nurse or Registered Allied Health Care Professional
- Part way through or completed IPC qualification at minimum undergraduate level modules in infection control, or can demonstrate they possess this
- Relevant Qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience of using computer packages for word processing, databases, presentations, diary and self-organisation
- Qualification in teaching, ENB 998 or equivalent, Student nurse mentorship qualification
- Course completion in Facilitation skills, and presentation skills.
Desirable
- Clinical Audit training
- Outbreak management UKHSA
- SSIS UKHSA module
- Relevant IT Qualification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent IT skills.
- Good communication skills.
- Able to deal with patients and service users sensitively.
- Presenting at meetings, education forums, delivering training to wide audience
- Able to work as part of a small team.
- Able to work to deadlines.
- Able to take meeting notes and actions at draft level.
- Accurate typing and data entry.
- Ability to organize own time and prioritise work whilst also meeting service priorities.
- Skilled in using word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point, MS Teams, Datix to undertake work.
- Good Interpersonal skills.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills, particularly negotiation and persuasion skills to overcome significant barriers and opposing agendas to deliver improvements
- Knowledge and experience in the application of audit
Desirable
- Able to take basic notes on a laptop whilst in the meeting.
- Ability to arrange meetings and other events.
- Participation in policy development and standard setting
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an acute NHS organisation recently
- Experience of infection control roles in health/social care setting.
- Experience of working in clinical health setting caring for patients.
- Experience in managing staff, resources
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Understanding of current healthcare issues i.e. clinical governance, risk management and quality controls assurance
Desirable
- Experience of surgical site surveillance programme
- QI methodology experience
- Representing Trust at external forums
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to travel to Trust sites, work in different locations, bases.
- Understanding of confidentiality
- Willingness to undergo further training / development.
- Professional appearance and manner, able to wear uniform.
- Understanding of and commitment to Equal Opportunities. An awareness of working with a diverse community.
- Flexible and works well under moderate pressure on occasions.
Desirable
- Car driver
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
27 August 2026
Last checked
28 August 2026
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