Infection Prevention Control Nurse Team Lead
Job reference: 262535
Salary: Band 7 (£52,845 - £61,466)
Job closing date: 01/11/2026
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 36
Location: University Hospital Crosshouse
Department: Infection Prevention Control

What you will do
The Nurse Team Lead will provide professional leadership and operational management to promote the delivery of a sustainable Infection Prevention and Control Service across Surveillance, the Built Environment, Care Homes, Community Partnerships and Acute Services throughout NHS Ayrshire and Arran. The post holder will be integral to the operational management of the Infection Prevention and Control Service on all matters relating to the prevention and control of infection and will be expected to demonstrate relevant leadership experience within the specialty.

Working in partnership with all members of the Infection Prevention and Control Team, the post holder will support the minimisation of the risk of Healthcare Associated Infection (HAI) to patients, staff, visitors and others, in line with national Infection Prevention and Control guidance and evidence-based practice. The post holder will contribute to the development and implementation of the annual Infection Prevention and Control programme, including education, audit, research and policy development. They will also support the production of the Infection Control Annual Report and Work Plan.

Knowledge, training and/or experience required
The successful candidate will have relevant leadership experience within Infection Prevention and Control and possess the knowledge, skills and experience required to provide professional leadership and operational management across a range of Infection Prevention and Control services.

UK Driving Licence
A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

Contact
Gillian Rankin, Senior Infection Prevention and Control Nurse
Email: gillian.rankin2@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
Tel: 01563 825 767

Right to Work
Applicants must have, or be eligible for, the right to work in the UK. NHS Ayrshire & Arran may offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to criteria and case-by-case assessment. We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.