Job summary
- Main area
- Trust HQ
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (Business Development)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 222-CORP-930
- Employer
- West London NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Trust HQ
- Town
- Southall
- Salary
- £42,939 - £50,697 per annum inclusive
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 03/04/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 10/04/2025
Employer heading

Control Audit Nurse
Band 6
West London NHS Trust provides a full range of mental health, community and physical healthcare services for children, adults and older people living in the London boroughs of Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham and Hounslow.
We also provide some specialist services that are commissioned regionally, such as our medium secure services; and nationally, such as the Cassel Hospital for people with complex and severe personality disorder and our high secure services at Broadmoor Hospital.
Job overview
The infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Nurse is a specialised clinician, who will, with the support of the infection prevention & control team deliver an effective infection prevention and control service for Hounslow and Ealing Community Teams within West London NHS Trust. The main focus of the work is to advise on the prevention and control of infection within the services, and to all community staff through a programme of education, audit and policy development and to respond to outbreaks of infection and incidents as they occur.
Main duties of the job
· To act as a resource to practitioners and managers on infection prevention and control issues and communicable disease management.
· To support clinicians and managers in the identification of infection prevention and control risks through audit and assessment and leading the implementation of subsequent action.
· To keep accurate records of advice given.
· To maintain a high profile and advise staff and departments on practical implementation of infection prevention and control policies and guidelines.
· To carry out infection prevention and control audits with responsibility for the development and implementation of an annual audit programme.
· To provide specialist infection prevention and control advice on healthcare new builds and renovation projects, and clinical waste management, to meet national guidance and local standards.
· To participate in regular clinical supervision in accordance with the organisation’s framework.
· To ensure that infection prevention and control practice is consistent with national and sector policy and evidence-based practice.
Working for our organisation
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.
The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NMC Registration
- In possession of or willing to undertake a recognised qualification related to infection control
- Teaching and assessing qualification
Desirable criteria
- Relevant specialist qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- At least four years’ post-registration nursing
- Experience of working in an IPC role in the community / primary care services.
- Demonstrable interest and up to date knowledge in infection prevention and control practice and policy
- Experience of report writing
- Experience of conducting audits and risk assessments
Knowledge/ Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to explain complex information in a clear and concise manner
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to multi-task and prioritise effectively
- Ability to manage complex clinical information
- Excellent communication skills, written and oral
- Ability to develop and influence good practice in others
- Ability to work independently, use own initiative and as part of a team
- Ability to assess risk and to work effectively with colleagues to address them in a timely manner
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Presentation skills
- Up to date knowledge of infection prevention and control
- Networking skills
- Able to use Word and Excel Inputting data and extract information. Able to use PowerPoint
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Elaine Smith
- Job title
- Deputy Director of Infection Prevention & Control
- Email address
- [email protected]
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