Associate Infection Control Nurse CW
Closing date: 04 June 2026
The Associate Nurse Specialist will contribute to the care and safety of patients, visitors and staff by leading on defined aspects of infection prevention and control. The role requires a first‑degree level education in a health‑related subject and ongoing post‑registration education and development within infection and prevention control.
Main duties of the job
- Providing assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of infection control issues within defined guidelines and protocols
- Receiving referrals and advice from clinical and non‑clinical areas staff
- Referring to and advising other disciplines and agencies
- Ordering and interpreting relevant tests and investigations
- Providing advice and guidance to nursing, midwifery and other disciplines
- Participating in the provision of training and education to own and other professions
- Monitoring standards of infection prevention and control
- Participating in audit, surveillance and research activity
- Disseminating good nursing practice at all times
- Ensuring effective communication between all teams
Key working relationships
- Director of Infection Prevention and Control
- Infection Prevention and Control Team
- Consultant Microbiologist
- Specialist consultant teams
- Outpatient managers and staff
- Divisional/Directorate nurses, midwives, matrons, ward sisters/charge nurses
- Members of the multidisciplinary team (e.g. allied health professionals, medical staff)
- External organisations and healthcare groups
- Relevant internal healthcare groups
- External contractors
Person Specification
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Relevant degree or equivalent experience in nursing in a health‑related field
- Minimum of 2 years post‑registration experience in general nursing or other specialist nursing roles
- Recognised teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one
- Experience working in inpatient and outpatient settings relevant to the specialism
- Experience of formal and/or informal teaching
- Experience working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Recent experience of data collection and audit
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Sound knowledge of the principles of Infection Prevention and Control
- Ability to recognise the contribution of members of the MDT
- Ability to manage change, both personally and as a facilitator
- Computer literate: able to use Word, email, Excel and manage databases
- Awareness of current NHS issues and appreciation of governance and quality initiatives
- Ability to critically analyse and apply research to the clinical setting
- Management, organisational and prioritisation skills
- Ability to work autonomously and independently
- Kind and respectful to patients, families and staff
- Self‑motivated and able to influence and empower others to deliver safe, patient‑focused care in specialist practice
- Act as a role model to others
- Putting patients first
- Responsive and supportive of patients and staff
- Open, welcoming and honest
- Unfailingly kind, treating everyone with respect, compassion and dignity
- Determined to develop skills and continuously improve the quality of care
Desirable
- Undertaking appropriate post‑registration education and development within infection prevention and control
- Clinical supervision experience
- Project management knowledge and skills
- Innovative and flexible working practices
Equal Opportunities
Chelsea and Westminster Healthcare NHS Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and will keep under review our policies and procedures to ensure that the job related needs of all staff working in Chelsea and Westminster Healthcare NHS Trust are recognised.
The Trust will ensure that all job applicants, employees or clients are treated fairly and valued equally regardless of sex, marital status, domestic circumstances, age, race, colour, disability, ethnic or national origin, social background or employment status, sexual preferences, religion, beliefs, HIV status, gender reassignment, political affiliation or trade union membership. Selection for training, development and promotion will be based on the individual’s ability to meet the requirements of the job.
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