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Are you passionate about infection prevention? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Infection Prevention and Control Nurse to join the NHS Fife Infection Prevention and Control Team, contributing to the delivery of high-quality care across NHS Fife and Care Homes in the region.
About the Role
In this rewarding position, you will play a vital role in promoting best practices in infection prevention and control across Fife Care Homes. You will provide specialist knowledge, guidance, outbreak management, surveillance, quality improvement, education and training, empowering colleagues to create a safe environment for Care Home residents, staff, and visitors.
What We’re Looking For
We welcome applications from candidates with diverse experiences and backgrounds. To thrive in this role, you should:
- Be a Registered Nurse with a current 1St Level NMC registration.
- Hold or be working towards an Infection Prevention and Control Qualification (or be willing to undertake further study in this field).
- Show commitment to continuous professional development, with evidence of post-registration study.
- Have a broad range of clinical experience.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with an inclusive approach that respects diverse perspectives, fostering collaboration and teamwork.
- Ability to work independently, demonstrating initiative and resilience.
- Be able to travel between NHS Fife sites and Care Homes.
Why Join Us?
- Make a Difference: Play a vital role in protecting residents and staff.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with multidisciplinary care teams to foster a proactive approach to infection control.
- Supportive Team Environment: We value diversity and inclusivity.
- Continuous Learning: Stay ahead with the latest IPC practices, innovations and evidence-based practice.
- Work-Life Balance: This is a full-time, permanent position, working Monday to Friday, with weekend/public holiday on-call responsibilities (as part of a roster).
- Work Locations: The main base for this role is Cameron Hospital, with access to all the IPC Team offices (Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy and Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline) and ability to book hot desks across NHS Fife, ensuring flexibility and collaboration across our healthcare network.
- Rewarding Work: Experience the fulfilment of ensuring safe, quality care for all.
If you’re passionate about infection prevention and eager to contribute to a safer healthcare environment, apply today and be a part of a team that makes a real impact!
Informal Enquiries to Julia Cook, Infection Control Manager, Julia.Cook@nhs.scot, 01592 643355 ext 21441
A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.
NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.
We offer flexible working and family-friendly policies and fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
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.