Join us and lead the fight for patient safety!
Are you passionate about protecting patients, driving high standards of care and influencing real change? We’re looking for an enthusiastic and experienced IPC Nurse to take the lead in delivering our hospital’s Infection Prevention & Control programme.
In this pivotal role, you’ll use your expertise to identify infection risks, shape policy, drive improvement, and ensure our hospital remains safe for patients, staff and visitors.
The position reports into the The Clinical Governance lead.
About us
At Benenden Hospital we put patients at the heart of everything we do. We attract kind, compassionate, and talented people to our ultra-modern private hospital, which opened in 1907 and has been rated as Outstanding by the CQC. We hold JAG accreditation for Endoscopy and have a beautiful setting in the middle of the Kent countryside.
Benenden Hospital offers excellent working conditions and facilities. We promote flexible working and a healthy work/life balance. We are committed to professional development and have excellent training and education facilities. We work hard to make sure that everyone at Benenden Hospital feels involved and shares our values and vision for the future.
About the role
- Lead the development and delivery of the hospital’s IPC programme
- Provide expert clinical advice, guiding teams and influencing best practice
- Work closely with the Clinical Governance Lead and DIPC to deliver the annual IPC work plan
- Ensure robust departmental IPC risk assessments are completed and reviewed
- Keep IPC policies current and aligned with national guidance
- Manage and investigate IPC-related incidents, sharing learning and driving improvements
- Support and coordinate IPC link nurses to strengthen surveillance, audit and training activities
- Champion a culture of safety and high-quality patient care
Skills and experience required
- Registered Nurse with relevant post-registration IPC experience/qualification
- Educated to degree level, with teaching/mentoring experience
- Strong influencing, negotiation and communication skills
- Confidence in managing complex situations and interpreting microbiology results
- Excellent IT skills (Datix, Microsoft Office)
- Highly organised, methodical and able to manage competing priorities
- A patient-centred approach and the ability to present information clearly across different formats
Benefits include
- Competitive salaries
- 27 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
- Defined contribution pension scheme with employer contribution up to 10%
- Membership to Benenden Health which offers a wide range of benefits, discounts and activities
- Excellent Life Assurance benefit
- Free parking
- Subsidised eye tests
- Free Flu vaccinations
- Subsidised on site Restaurant
“I love working at Benenden Hospital, it’s a beautiful location in the countryside”, “the whole organisation is supportive”, “it’s the team, the team are amazing”, “Benenden is a bit like a family”, “the whole atmosphere is brilliant”
These are just some of the reasons why more than 400 people work at Benenden Hospital which has a long history of caring since it was founded in 1907.
How to apply
If you wish to apply for this position, please complete our application form.
Then please send this application form, and your most up to date CV to kentcareers@benenden.org.uk
Closing Date: 27 February 2026
Please note this vacancy may close prior to the closing date without notice, If a sufficient number of applications are received
A member of HR will be in contact once the vacancy closes.
Together, we work hard to maintain a safe, comfortable, patient-focused environment for the people in our care.
All our vacancies are therefore subject to either a Standard or an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service as well as satisfactory reference checks. These procedures need to be completed before all new member of staff can join the hospital.
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