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INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL NURSE
REF NO: IC/2022/33
BAND 6 - SALARY: £33,072 - £40, 736
37.5 Hours per week
An opportunity has arisen for a full-time permanent Infection Prevention and Control Nurse, delivering a planned programme for infection prevention and control. This position will be based within the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.
The role of the IPCN is to provide specialist knowledge and education in all aspects of Infection Prevention and Control to multidisciplinary teams and services. You must be a Registered Nurse, with current NMC Registration, and willing to undertake additional specialist training e.g. Infection Prevention and Control Specialist Practitioner Qualification. A broad range of clinical experience is desirable, with significant clinical practice. The successful candidate will be supported to gain a specialist qualification as an essential part of the role. The post holder may be required to travel between NHS Lothian sites as part of the team.
One of the main qualities for this post is the ability to work as part of a team in a busy health care setting. Excellent interpersonal skills are essential. Applicants should also be able to demonstrate continuing professional development.
Informal enquiries can be made via our Lead Infection Prevention & Control Nurses, who would welcome the opportunity to answer any of your questions. Contact details:-
Rona Broom: Tel - 07872 418 578 / Carol Calder: Tel - 07872 420 121
This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.