Cornwall nurse elected Vice President of the Infection Prevention Society
Congratulations to Joanne Taylor who has been elected as the next Vice President of the Infection Prevention Society (IPS), one of the UK’s leading organisations for infection prevention and control.
Joanne who is the Director of Infection Prevention and Control, and an Infection Prevention and Control Consultant Nurse at both Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, was chosen through a vote of IPS members.
Joanne said: “I am particularly proud to have been elected by my infection prevention and control peers, mainly from across the UK but also from around the world. To be trusted with this role by fellow professionals whose work I respect so highly is a real honour.
“The IPS plays a vital role in improving care and preventing harm through education, collaboration and sharing best practice. I am looking forward to supporting our president and members, helping shape national guidance, championing evidence-based practice and representing the infection prevention and control community over the coming years.”
Joanne has more than 21 years’ experience as an Infection Prevention and Control Nurse and has worked across a wide range of settings, including acute hospitals, community services, care homes, prisons, the private sector, and social care.
She has been an active member of the Infection Prevention Society for many years, holding a variety of roles within the organisation and contributing to its work across the profession.
Joanne will formally take up the position during the IPS Annual Conference on 28 September 2026. The Vice President role lasts for two years and, subject to approval from the IPS Board, is expected to be followed by a two-year term as President.
As Vice President, Joanne will work alongside IPS President Kerry Holden, Chief Executive Fiona Tordoff and the Clinical Leadership and Engagement Committee to support the Society’s strategic objectives and champion the interests of members and the wider infection prevention and control community.
The appointment recognises Joanne’s significant contribution to infection prevention and control and highlights the expertise helping to improve patient care from Cornwall on a national and international stage.
The IPS has around 2,000 members and plays a leading role in shaping best practice through education, guidance, publications, and contributions to national policy.
