Infection Prevention & Control Specialist Nurse Commissioned Services

CWP Access Services; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Macclesfield is seeking a full-time Specialist Infection Prevention and Control Nurse. The role involves leading evidence-based IPC services to reduce infections, supporting the community TB Nurse, and managing the IPC team. The ideal candidate has specialist IPC experience, strong leadership abilities, and excellent communication skills. This position offers a competitive work environment and the chance to make a significant impact in community health.

Benefits

Up to 3 weeks of training

Fixed start date with induction programme

Access to work across Cheshire East

Qualifications

• Experience as a specialist IPC nurse, particularly in community settings.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Ability to work independently with excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of IPC services to reduce infections.
• Support community TB Nurse as needed.
• Manage and supervise IPC team members.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Computer literacy

Education

Specialist IPC nurse experience

Non-medical prescribing qualification

Job description

Overview

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and experienced specialist infection prevention and control (IPC) nurse on a full-time basis, working over 5 days, Monday to Friday at Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This post will be based in Macclesfield. If you are a specialist IPC Nurse, preferably with experience of working across community settings looking to develop existing leadership skills, this post offers a great opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the development of a quality, proactive and evidence-based IPC service to prevent and reduce the incidence of infections, implementing improvements to enhance IPC safety across the Cheshire East health system.
• Support the community Tuberculosis (TB) Nurse as service need requires.
• Line‑manage and supervise members of the IPC team, providing people‑management skills and inspiring a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Manage your own workload, work independently and without supervision, while maintaining excellent communication skills and the ability to engage and inspire others.
• Implement IPC best practices across a broad range of services and present them to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Specialist IPC nurse experience, preferably within community settings.
• Strong leadership, people‑management and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence and inspire.
• Computer literate and able to work independently.
• Current driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.
• Non‑medical prescribing qualification or willingness to undertake one is desirable.

Benefits and Working Conditions

• Full‑time position, 5 days a week, Monday to Friday.
• Base in Beech House, Macclesfield with access to work across Cheshire East as required.
• All new starters commence on one fixed start date each month with the Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme, offering up to 3 weeks of training.

About CWP

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all‑age disability care, as well as three GP surgeries in Cheshire. We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral, Cheshire, Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences.

Application Open Dates

Shortlisting for this vacancy will commence on 19/01/2026 and the proposed interview date is 12/02/2026.

Contact

For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Helen Pilley
Job title: Head of Service
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone number: 01244 397700

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