Specialist Practitioner Infection Prevention & Control
The closing date is 18 June 2026.
Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Main duties
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, innovative and motivated specialist practitioner in infection prevention and control to join our Infection Prevention Team.
This role is important for our patients and staff, with a Trust-wide remit supporting the delivery of the infection prevention and control service with UHS, providing expertise in the prevention, management and control of infection and supporting team and trust objectives by developing and leading projects, initiatives and workstreams to support the prevention and control of infection.
You will work as part of the Infection Prevention Team in the provision of an Infection Prevention and Control Service within UHS. This service incorporates the prevention, surveillance, investigation and control of infection within UHS.
The Infection Prevention team covers services at the main Southampton General Hospital and Princess Anne Hospital Sites, its services within the Royal South Hants Hospital, New Forest Birthing Centre, and Lymington Hospital and to the HIOW air ambulance service. The Trust has clear priorities for improving patient safety and delivering a positive patient experience by reducing healthcare associated infections across the Trust.
This post is advertised as full time but consideration will be give to part time options.
Responsibilities
- Act as the lead specialist responsible for advice on operational aspects of infection prevention within a section of the Trust (large number of wards/departments).
- Lead specialist for identified infection prevention workstreams/ improvement priorities – work as part of the Infection Prevention Team in the provision of an Infection Prevention and Control Service within UHS.
- Facilitate and oversee the service on a day-to-day basis through the provision of leadership and support to the band 6 infection prevention practitioners. This will be as part of a rota with our 2 other specialist practitioners.
- Provide weekend Infection Prevention and Control On-Call rota – specialist telephone advice and attend hospital site as required daytimes during weekends/bank holidays.
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
- A registered practitioner (NMC/HCPC), with post registration experience; recent experience must have been at band 6.
- Degree Level Qualification/study (or equivalent).
- Recognised Specialist post registration qualification/pathway of study in Infection Prevention & Control.
- A recognised teaching Certificate.
- Masters or equivalent level of relevant experience.
- Recent experience of working in the specialty of Infection Prevention & Control.
- Evidence of recent experience working at an advanced level, e.g. advising and updating clinicians and others involved in patient care.
- Recent evidence of change management /quality improvement in practice.
- Evidence of post registration professional development.
- Membership of professional body, i.e. Infection Prevention Society.
Benefits & Working Environment
UHS provides a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
We are committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
EEO Statement
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and embrace equality of all lived experience.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year, pro rata (full time).
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