Senior Infection Prevention and Control Nurse/Practitioner
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Derby, DE22 3NE
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
2 September 2026
2 days left
Job description
The Infection Prevention and Control Team are looking for a forward thinking, enthusiastic person to join the team to support the delivery of excellen...
We are looking for a compassionate individual that can demonstrate excellent communication skills and is committed to driving change forward.
Applicants will need to be a visible, reliable, and flexible leader ensuring high standards of care are given at all times.
The successful candidate may be required to deputise for the Senior Sister in their absence. They will be able to build professional working relationships and provide support to other team members.
Closing date of applications: 02 September 2026
Interview date: 16 September 2026
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer
- Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
- On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
- We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
- UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Knowledge
Essential
- Current professional registration
- Demonstrates understanding of clinical governance and identifying and managing risk
- Evidence of understanding of the speciality applied for
Desirable
- Experience of audit
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable clinical experience
- Leadership experience
Desirable
- Infection Prevention and Control link practitioner
Skills
Essential
- Experience of identifying problems and analysing information
- Travel to all trust sites
Desirable
- Experience of quality improvement and audit
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
19 August 2026
Last checked
21 August 2026
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