Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic and innovative Band 6 Nurse to join our Infection Prevention and Control Team. The team is based at the Royal Albert and Edward Infirmary but provides a Trust wide service across 3 main sites and Community Settings. Ideally, we are looking for a self-motivated, experienced Nurse who possesses good written and verbal communication skills, works well within a team whilst being able to work autonomously. They need to able to influence others, prioritise work and have a flexible approach. A first level degree in a health-related subject is essential and a post registration qualification in Infection Control is desirable. Applicants should also have had comprehensive general nursing background, experience at band 6 and evidence of teaching. The successful candidate should be computer literate, familiar with Microsoft Office and its applications, as well as having a willingness to learn new systems when necessary. The role will be varied and includes promoting best practice in Infection prevention and control, providing specialist advice and guidance for staff and patients, partaking in an audit programme, analysing and interpreting data and preparing and delivering reports and implementing national surveillance programmes,the successful candidate will also be required to take part in the on-call rota. Informal visits are encouraged and welcomed. Please contact the team to arrange. Main duties of the job Work with the IPC team in managing healthcare associated infections, support staff in the clinical areas to minimise the transmission of infections. Engage in change and improvement initiatives. This post involves being able to work across all Trust sites and possible community clinical areas. Be able to problem-solve, assist in decision making and support more senior members of the team in the management of the IPC service. Can effectively communicate in varying forms with the multi-disciplinary and senior teams. Manage one's own workload, whilst prioritising time effectively. Be able to audit, interpret and analyse results and feedback these in an understandable way to others. Assist with the education and development of others. Practice with evidence-based values and up to date knowledge base. About us Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement and living our values. WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs. At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society. Date posted 03 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working Reference number 302-25-7072200CPR Job locations Royal Albert Edward Infirmary Wigan lane Wigan WN12NN Job description Job responsibilities Integrate and work effectively within the onsite IPC team maintaining high standards of Infection Prevention and Control across acute and community areas, providing support to clinical areas to minimise the risk of transmitting infections to our patients. Job description Job responsibilities Integrate and work effectively within the onsite IPC team maintaining high standards of Infection Prevention and Control across acute and community areas, providing support to clinical areas to minimise the risk of transmitting infections to our patients. Person Specification Skills Essential Team player with ability to work without supervision on own initiative. Able to develop alliances and partnerships. Innovative Motivational Ability to influence decisions Ability to challenge poor Infection Control practice Effective time management. Able to work on various sites/ community and clinical areas. Good written and verbal communication skills Used audit tools to collect and analyse data Desirable Managerial skills Able to understand the organisational structure Research awareness Able to prepare and present reports Experience Essential Evidence of comprehensive general nursing experience Two years' experience at Band 6. Desirable Evidence of experience in practice improvement or change management related to Infection Control. A noted interest in IPC/ experience as a link nurse or IPC ambassador Qualifications Essential First level Registered Nurse - Registered with Nursing and Midwifery Council. Evidence of continuing professional development. Recognised teaching and assessing qualification. Or evidence of delivering teaching packages. 1 st Level Degree in a healthrelated subject. Willing to undertake a post Registration qualification in Infection Control. Desirable In possession of a postregistration qualification in Infection Control. Additional Essential Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation. To undertake this post, you must be able to drive and have access to a vehicle. Should you not meet this requirement due to a disability, you are of course able to apply and a discussion regarding whether reasonable adjustments could be made to the role would take place before any offer is confirmed. Good record of attendance. Able to take part in on call rota on completion of training. Knowledge Essential Current knowledge of Infection, Prevention and Control, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP'S), policies and guidance. Understanding of patient safety and governance processes including escalation of concerns, incident reporting and review. Person Specification Skills Essential Team player with ability to work without supervision on own initiative. Able to develop alliances and partnerships. Innovative Motivational Ability to influence decisions Ability to challenge poor Infection Control practice Effective time management. Able to work on various sites/ community and clinical areas. Good written and verbal communication skills Used audit tools to collect and analyse data Desirable Managerial skills Able to understand the organisational structure Research awareness Able to prepare and present reports Experience Essential Evidence of comprehensive general nursing experience Two years' experience at Band 6. Desirable Evidence of experience in practice improvement or change management related to Infection Control. A noted interest in IPC/ experience as a link nurse or IPC ambassador Qualifications Essential First level Registered Nurse - Registered with Nursing and Midwifery Council. Evidence of continuing professional development. Recognised teaching and assessing qualification. Or evidence of delivering teaching packages. 1 st Level Degree in a healthrelated subject. Willing to undertake a post Registration qualification in Infection Control. Desirable In possession of a postregistration qualification in Infection Control. Additional Essential Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation. To undertake this post, you must be able to drive and have access to a vehicle. Should you not meet this requirement due to a disability, you are of course able to apply and a discussion regarding whether reasonable adjustments could be made to the role would take place before any offer is confirmed. Good record of attendance. Able to take part in on call rota on completion of training. Knowledge Essential Current knowledge of Infection, Prevention and Control, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP'S), policies and guidance. Understanding of patient safety and governance processes including escalation of concerns, incident reporting and review. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Albert Edward Infirmary Wigan lane Wigan WN12NN Employer's website http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)