Specialist Practitioner, Infection Prevention & Control

Southampton, England, United Kingdom

7/22/2025

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated Specialist Practitioner trained within infection control and to be based within the infection prevention control team who has excellent interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to influence others and a commitment to lead and drive improvements in IP&C practice across the the Trust.

You must have the ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team, undertaking allocated workstreams/programmes , providing specialist IP&C advice and support and services to the Trust and overseeing the delivery of the day to day clinical advisory service.

Working for our organisation

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

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At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

What you’ll do

• Act as the lead specialist responsible for advice on operational aspects of infection prevention within a section of the Trust (large number of wards/departments)
• Act as lead specialist for identified infection prevention workstreams/ improvement priorities
• work as part of the Infection Prevention Team in the provision of an Infection Prevention and Control Service within the UHSFT which incorporates the prevention, surveillance, management of outbreaks and investigation and control of infection within UHSFT
  
  

What we’re looking for

• An experienced Infection Prevention & Control practitioner with Specialist post registration qualification/pathway of study in Infection Prevention & Control.
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
• Ability to influence others & lead and drive improvements in IP&C practice.
  
  

Must be able to participate in the weekend Infection Prevention and Control On-Call rota. This will entail providing specialist telephone advice and attending hospital site as required at daytimes during weekends/bank holidays.

Person specification

Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience

Essential criteria

• A registered practitioner (NMC/HCPC), with post registration experience. Recent experience must have been at band 6.
• Degree Level Qualification/study (or equivalent).
• Recognised Specialist post registration qualification/pathway of study in Infection Prevention & Control.
• A recognised teaching Certificate
• Masters or equivalent level of relevant experience
• Recent experience of working in the specialty of Infection Prevention & Control.
• Evidence of recent experience working at an advanced level, e.g. advising and updating clinicians and others involved in patient care.
• Evidence of post registration professional development.
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Membership of professional body, i.e. Infection Prevention Society