Job summary
- Main area
- Paediatrics
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week (Monday to Friday service)
- Job ref
- 425-25-7560790
- Employer
- Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- Sheffield
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 09/11/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Infection Prevention and Control Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
Permanent| Part Time
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dedicated Infection Prevention and Control Team (IPCT) at Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust as an Infection Control Nurse.
We’re looking for a compassionate and accountable professional who shares our Trust values and is committed to delivering excellence, respect, and inclusive care to colleagues, patients, and service users.
About You
- RNC/RN8 degree or diploma level
- Current NMC registration
- Relevant post registration qualification as required for speciality
- Experience of providing clinical advice in relation to the specialist area.
Main duties of the job
Reporting to the IPC Nurse Specialist, some of your responsibilities will include:
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Provide expert advice on infection prevention and control across the organisation
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Review patients with alert organisms and support clinical teams with containment strategies
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Work closely with microbiology consultants to interpret lab results and guide treatment decisions
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Deliver education and training to staff across all departments
Working for our organisation
At Sheffield Children’s, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children’s Health.
We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.
We’re proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children’s as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England — and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire — in the latest NHS Staff Survey.
Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values — Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence — to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we’re excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.
We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts — helping you thrive at work and beyond.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
** This role has been assigned the occupation code 2237 using the CASCOT coding tool. To check the eligibility of this code for sponsorship and right to work please visit - UKVI web address https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes
Please note: We do not offer visa sponsorship for part-time roles and Band 2 roles.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [email protected]. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- RNC/RN8 degree or diploma level
- Current NMC registration
- Relevant post registration qualification as required for speciality
- 998 or mentorship / supervisor training
Desirable criteria
- Specialist Infection Prevention and Control qualification (or willingness to undertake)
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of providing clinical advice in relation to the specialist area
- Experience of determining appropriate solution to problems pulling on different information available
- Mentoring experience with nursing students and training/development teaching of junior colleagues
- Experience of writing policies and procedures for different audiences
- Experience of planning provision of care for patients
Desirable criteria
- Previous IPC champion or work within an IPC Team
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of clinical governance activities, including audit, benchmarking and quality improvement
- Ability to dynamically risk assess clinical situations and respond appropriately
- Ability to monitor and respond to changes in patient conditions effectively
- Ability to develop education and training programmes
- Ability to build relationships for collaboration with the multidisciplinary team and external agencies
- Skills in collecting and analysing data and using evidence based practice to improve patient outcomes
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Ability to respect the cultural, social, and religious diversity within society
- Ability to manage complex and challenging situations with empathy
- Ability to adapt to different settings and patient needs
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
- Veronica Parker
- Job title
- Infection Prevention & Control Nurse Specialist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0114 3053158
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