Lead Infection Prevention and Control Nurse
£45,000-£50,000 plus Private Medical Insurance, Pension Scheme, Generous Annual Leave Allowance & More
Full-Time or Part-Time Hours, Permanent
Hybrid Working Available
Reading
Are you an experienced Infection Prevention & Control Nurse who is looking for a new challenge?
Do you want to work for an employer who value their employees?
Are you looking for a new role which offers excellent flexibility, great work-life balance, and the opportunity for hybrid working?
Step into a pivotal role where your clinical expertise directly impacts patient safety and service excellence. We are currently in search for a forward-thinking Lead Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Nurse to join a leading private hospital located in Reading. This is more than a job — it’s a career-defining opportunity to influence infection control strategy, lead best practices, and drive continuous improvement in a modern, patient-focused environment.
The Role
As the Lead IPC Nurse, you will be the go-to expert on infection prevention across the hospital. You’ll lead on surveillance, audits, compliance, staff education, and policy development to ensure a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
You’ll work closely with the Heads of Departments, Consultants and Clinical Governance Committee
to shape and maintain robust IPC standards in line with national and international best practices. Your key responsibilities will include:
Our client is able to offer this role on a full-time or part-time basis dependent on your preference, offering between 22.5-37.5 hours per week. This will be worked days only, with shifts falling between Monday to Friday. We are also able to offer hybrid working for the right candidate!
Requirements
If you are an experienced IPC Lead, or you are a specialist IPC Nurse who is looking for their next step up, we would love to hear from you.
Salary & Benefits
This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated IPC Nurse who is passionate about advancing their career. In return, you will receive:
Contact Details
If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, please contact Rachel Smith direct on 02392 002 799. Alternatively email an updated CV to [email protected]
Recommendations
Compass Associates Ltd is acting as the sole recruitment consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer £200 John Lewis vouchers for each successful recommendation/referral.
