Infection Prevention & Control Practitioner

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Infection Prevention & Control Practitioner The closing date is 12 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary The Infection Prevention and Control team provides specialist infection prevention and control advice and support to all clinical and non-clinical services across King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The Infection Prevention and Control practitioner is a key member of the team. The post holder will contribute to the seamless infection prevention and control service working as part of the multidisciplinary team providing specialist support and advice across the organisation to staff, patients and visitors. Main duties of the job Provision of infection prevention and control (IPC) training and education. Participate and lead on IPC-related audits. Assess patients, plan, implement care and maintain associated records. Assist in the development of policies and guidelines, relevant research, audits and projects to develop and maintain an effective infection prevention and control service. The post holder will actively undertake and be supported by more experienced nurses to enable them to achieve competence in infection prevention and control, as per the IPS IPC Competencies. Whilst undertaking the role, the post holder will achieve skills and competence in agreed areas of specialist IPC practice, through exposure, training and education to agreed levels to enable autonomous practice. To be an effective role model that inspires and motivates others, empowering them to ensure all Trust infection control policies and procedures are implemented. To have the authority through specialist knowledge to advise patients, their carers and the hospital staff on standard infection control precautions (SIPC's) and Transmission based precautions (TBP's), supporting, facilitating and implanting the philosophy of the Infection Control Programme. About us The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. In June 2026, we launched our new strategy for 2026-31. Our vision is to transform healthcare, and we have agreed six strategic ambitions to help us improve care for patients, and the working lives of our staff. Our six strategic ambitions are delivering high-quality patient care ; creating a great place to work ; leading pioneering research, innovation and education ; building strong and successful partnerships ; providing timely and efficient care ; and ensuring long-term financial sustainability . We have also agreed four new organisational values - Caring, Collaborative, Inclusive, Innovative - and these underpin everything we do, and how our teams interact with the patients under our care. We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people. King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.