Infection Prevention and Control Surveillance Nurse
| Posting date: | 20 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £31,049.00 to £37,796.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £31049.00 - £37796.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 December 2025 |
| Location: | Gillingham, ME7 5NY |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9275-25-0501 |
Summary
Working as part of the Infection Prevention and Control Team (IPCT), the post holder will work to provide expert advice, education, and visible leadership across clinical and non-clinical areas promoting best practice in the prevention of hospital acquired infection including surgical site surveillance. This role will involve conducting clinical review, surveillance, clinical audit, and staff education. This role will be responsible for collecting, analysing, and presenting SSI data, conducting patient follow-ups, and producing regular reports to inform service improvement and enhance patient safety and surgical outcomes. Acting as a key link between the IPCT, surgical teams, and other stakeholders, the post holder will ensure timely escalation of concerns, contribute to post-infection reviews, and support the implementation of action plans to reduce infection risks. They will actively participate in Trust-wide IPC audits and initiatives, helping to embed a culture of continuous improvement and high standards of infection prevention across the organisation. Develop skills in relation to coaching and teaching patients, carers and other staff, and assist in the delivery of educational programmes, including simulation sessions and adhoc staff training.