Job reference: 243375

Location: Wakefield

Salary: £38,682

Contractual hours: 37.5

Basis: Full time

Job category/type: Full time, Permanent

Job description

The Wakefield and Kirklees Community Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Team are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic and highly motivated Band 6 Registered Nurse/Practitioner with a strong interest in IPC to join our team. We require the candidate to have significant clinical practice with experience of working alongside an Infection Prevention Team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate to take their interest in IPC to the next level and become a community sector IPC professional. At times, this job role can be challenging but extremely rewarding and we will offer training and support to enable you to flourish.

The role is fundamentally based in the community sector working with care homes, general practices, social care services and educational settings.  A principal aim of the IPC Team is to work with all key stakeholders across the health and social care economy to drive local improvement, to reduce infections and improve patient safety.

You will support the development of a co-ordinated approach to the prevention and control of health and social care associated infections within the Wakefield and Kirklees areas. You will be responsible for leading the agenda in an identified locality; undertaking IPC audits; deliver IPC training, undertake surveillance of healthcare associated infections, input on data collection systems and other duties as directed by the Lead IPCN and Senior IPCN/Ps.

You will need to be a team player with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills and have the ability to work under pressure. The successful candidate will need to be self-motivated and have a flexible approach to work, acting as a role model across the Health and Social care economy.

The successful candidate will be employed by Wakefield Council and will work as part of a shared IPC Team between Wakefield and Kirklees Council.

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council feel free to contact Emma Smith.

Tel: 07825385712

E-mail: [email protected]

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Closing date: 30 July 2025.

Package

• A competitive salary
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Access to an occupational pension scheme
• A range of employee benefits including; public transport and gym memberships discount

Safeguarding

Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and vulnerable adults are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and vulnerable adults whilst promoting their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.

DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service)

The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information.

Probation

In line with the Council’s Probation Procedure, certain positions may be subject to a six-month probationary period. This requirement does not apply to internal vacancies.

Diversity

Having a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve helps us to achieve the best outcomes for all. We encourage applications from everyone and actively seek to ensure that everyone feels included in the workplace so that we can make the most of our differences.

Happy to talk Flexible working.

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