NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Infection Control Nurse
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Infection Control Nurse
NHS Scotland
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. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Who We Are
NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home
Position
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Infection Control Nurse based at Lister Street, University Hospital Crosshouse. This post is offered on a permanent basis.
Hours
36 hours per week.
From 1 April 2026, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change staff in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will reduce from 37 to 36 hours (pro rata for part-time staff) without loss of earnings.
UK Driving Licence
A UK driving licence is essential for this role.
What You Will Do
The post holder will be a core member of the IPCT reporting directly to the Infection Control Nurse Team Lead. The successful candidate requires:
- First level registered nurse with relevant clinical experience
- Evidence of post registration education and training
- Commitment to undertake an appropriate Infection Control Qualification (diploma, degree or master’s level)
- Practical experience of undertaking and reporting on audits as well as preparing and delivering education and training, including presentations as required
- A keen interest in infection prevention and control
- Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written are key components of the role
- Car driver with own transport is essential
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description.
Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required For This Post
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The post holder requires to be a 1st level Registered Nurse with relevant current clinical experience. They should also have evidence of formal post registration education, training and development.
They will hold or give a commitment to undertake an appropriate Infection Control Qualification to diploma, degree or master’s level.
Practical experience of undertaking audit, including report writing and action planning is essential.
Previous experience in delivering education and training to staff is a requirement for the post.
The post holder must have a comprehensive knowledge of the NHS Scotland HAI agenda, including national infection control guidelines and policies. In addition, the post holder must be able to demonstrate practical translation of infection control theory into practice.
Excellent communication skills verbal and written are required.
The post holder must have relevant IT skills including the ability to use Microsoft Office, Internet, e-mail and digital photography software. There is a requirement to establish and maintain databases for the recording and analysis of surveillance and audit data.
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification.
If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Denise Steele, Infection Control Nurse Team Lead - Infection Prevention and Control on 01563 826238 or denise.steele@aapct.scot.nhs.uk.
Right to Work / Certificates of Sponsorship
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.
It is essential that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application form.
NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.
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Additional Information For Candidates
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