Clinical Nurse Specialist (Infection Prevention and Control) inExeter inExeter PUBLISHED TUE 10 DEC 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic and innovative registered nurse or practitioner to join our IPC Team. This post is based at the RDUH Eastern site (Exeter) but provides a service across acute, community and mental health services.

The post holder will report to the Clinical Matron with an overall purpose of supporting the IPC service across the RDUH. The prevention of healthcare-associated infection (HCAI) is a corporate and national priority, and a core element of safe high-quality care that promotes patient dignity and positive experiences for patients and their families. You will need to demonstrate knowledge of national guidance and the Health and Social Care Act: Code of Practice for health and adult social care on the prevention and control of infections and related guidance (2008, reviewed 2.

You must have your own means of transport (car) and hold a UK driving licence as the ability to travel throughout Devon may be required.

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

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More detail about the role

Do you have excellent communication, clinical and leadership skills? Do you have Infection Prevention Control (IPC) expertise and / or significant experience of applying IPC best practice in your clinical work? Are you interested in working alongside enthusiastic colleagues at the Royal Devon University Healthcare (RDUH) NHS Foundation Trust?

The post holder will be a role model for IPC, must be able to work independently across the setting, be an effective member of the wider team and demonstrate excellent communication skills. Working in this team will also support you to work autonomously to create quality improvement projects in IPC, using your creative and leadership skills whilst having support from the team to allow you to achieve these goals. Personal development is important to the RDUH IPC team and you will be supported and encouraged to undertake a programme of study in IPC at post graduate level.

You will need to be able to influence others, prioritise work and have a flexible approach. The role will be varied and includes: promoting best practice in respect to IPC, providing specialist advice and guidance for staff and patients, administering the audit programme, analysing and interpreting data and preparing and delivering reports.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours/week, Monday to Friday but includes weekend working.

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information please contact: For informal enquiries or to arrange a visit please contact Lizzie Perry, Clinical Matron or Katherine Hopper, Advanced Nurse Specialist on or email or

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.