Registered Nurse - Infection Prevention and Control

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Infection Prevention and Control Team (IPCT) for an enthusiastic, proactive registered nurse who would like to take the next step in their career and join our dynamic team of finalists of the Nursing Times Awards, Winners of the Infection Prevention Society Award for Nurturing IPC Talent. This would be an ideal opportunity for a dynamic, confident, and highly motivated nurse wishing to further their career in this specialist and pivotal field within healthcare.

The role is interesting and tasks include daily patient ward rounds, providing proactive advice to patients/staff/visitors, problem solving, undertaking audits, infection surveillance, outbreak management and teaching.

Note:

This position will not be supported for visa sponsorship. All applicants are expected to have a valid right to work document to work in the UK when applying for this position. This post may close earlier than the given closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere.

We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisational model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.

As an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID‑19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients.

• Date posted: 02 February 2026
• Pay scheme:
  Agenda for change
• Band:
  Band 5
• Salary: £32,602 to £39,686 a year per annum inclusive of allowances
• Contract:
  
  Permanent
• Working pattern:
  Full‑time
• Reference number: 252‑7753114
• Job locations:
  Darent Valley Hospital, Darenth Wood Road, Dartford, DA2 8DA

• Act as an advocate for patients, protecting their rights and dignity.
• Provide basic, intermediate and advanced patient care of the highest standard, taking into account own training and competence.
• Ensure that all nursing records and documents are completed accurately and legibly.
• Follow local and national guidelines, protocols and policies in regards to Infection Prevention & Control, and challenge peers and colleagues who do not follow these.
• Take part in maintaining agreed standards for ward cleanliness; assist with Infection Control checks and audits.
• Develop the assessment, development, implementation and delivery of agreed standard of nursing care.
• Discharge patients following the Nurse‑Led Discharge Protocol.
• Assist in developing innovative practices using a research‑based approach.
• Manage the clinical area in the absence of more senior staff to ensure effective communication between all MDT members to ensure safe and effective patient care.
• Use computers and various software programs to complete assessments, reports and statements relating to patient care and the ward environment.
• Give competent, safe, effective and compassionate patient care with regards to infection prevention, and when required infection control practices.

Please see attached job description for further information.

• Registered Nurse educated to diploma/degree level
• IPC qualification at minimum undergraduate level modules in infection control, or willing to complete
• Evidence of CPD