Band 6 Practice Educator Infection Prevention and Control

b Overview /b p In this Band 6 role, you will contribute to the Infection Prevention and Control Team, delivering expert IPC guidance across Royal Free Hospital and partner sites. You will conduct ward rounds, provide proactive advice, lead audits and surveillance, manage outbreaks, and deliver training. You will travel between trust premises and model best IPC practice to strengthen patient safety and reduce infections. This is a chance to advance as a clinical leader in a world-class IPC setting. /p b Pay / Benefits /b ul li flexible hours /li li generous benefits /li li opportunities for next-level training /li li supportive work culture /li li career development pathways /li li HCAS included in salary /li /ul b Responsibilities /b ul li Contribute to the annual IPC programme and work plan, including CPD and training for staff /li li Prepare for inspections by Care Quality Commission and external bodies /li li Act as IPC advisor for clinical practice inquiries and outbreak management /li li Perform ward visits to advise on IPC and train bedside staff /li li Advise outpatient staff and patients on IPC practice /li li Model best practice across clinical divisions and MDT /li li Develop and deliver training to meet identified IPC training needs /li li Champion hand hygiene and overall IPC practices across the trust /li li Develop a culture of patient safety and reduction of healthcare-associated infections /li li Assess and develop training needs related to core IPC practices /li li Deliver clinical competence assessments and auditing within clinical settings /li li Support multidisciplinary team development and staff mentorship /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li Registered General Nurse (RGN) /li li Teaching/mentorship qualification and willingness to pursue IPC modules/degree level /li li Experience at Band 5/6 caring for acutely ill patients /li li Experience in teaching/mentorship/preceptorship /li li Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and challenging practice /li li Advanced communication skills and commitment to CPD /li li Evidence of audit participation and promotion of evidence-based practice /li li Understanding of clinical risk, governance, and national benchmarks /li li Understanding of national IPC frameworks and staff development /li /ul ul li Advanced communication skills /li li Flexibility and approachability /li li Professionalism and positive role modelling /li li Infection prevention and control practices /li li Audit and surveillance /li li Outbreak management /li /ul