Infection Prevention and Control Paramedic​/Nurse

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 08 July 2026

An exciting opportunity has become available within the infection prevention and control team. We are currently looking for a Band 6 Paramedic/Nurse with experience or interest in infection prevention within the Emergency Ambulance Service.

As a key member of the Infection Prevention and Control team, duties will include undertaking audit, surveillance, education and supporting campaigns. You will guide and support clinical staff on Infection Prevention and Control guidelines and policies, promoting safe, quality, patient‑centred care. You will be committed to quality improvement, engaging with staff and translating guidance and strategy into changes of care.

• Registered clinician (Paramedic or Nurse)
• Educated to degree level.
• Basic Infection Control Course.
• Teaching course or equivalent (or able to demonstrate mentorship / teaching experience)
• Recognised post graduate qualification in IPC, or equivalent experience.

• Proven leadership experience
• Broad clinical experience in an acute or community healthcare setting.
• Experience in infection prevention and control audit, surveillance and using evidence‑based care.
• Experience in implementing local infection prevention and control policies.
• Experience relating to IPC.
• Experience in planning, delivering and evaluating teaching programmes.

• Standard working week of 37.5 hours
• Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working
• Career and salary progression
• Car leasing scheme
• Free parking across Trust sites
• Staff networks
• Wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK

£39,959 to £48,117 a year, pro rata.

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.