Job summary This is an exciting opportunity to join the Walton Centre as a Lead Infection prevention and control nurse. Whilst offering leadership support to the tissue viability team. To provide high profile leadership and support to all staff groups? To represent the Infection Prevention and Control Service at strategic and operational meetings both internally and externally, deputising for the DIPC or deputy DIPC where appropriate.? To be responsible for ensuring the submission and verification of mandatory data on HCAIs, and the circulation of this data both internally and to external agencies Main duties of the job ? To ensure all regular reports are prepared and submitted within agreed timescales? To be responsible for ensuring the submission and verification of mandatory data on HCAIs, and the circulation of this data both internally and to external agencies? To represent the Trust in respect of infection prevention and control for any Care Quality Commission inspections.? To provide strategic leadership in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of all aspects on infection prevention and control within the Trust.Dep DIPCIPCTAss DIPC? To lead and develop the Infection Control Team, ensuring that the appropriate policies and standards are developed and implemented in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2012 and Care Quality Commission registration requirements.? To provide leadership and management support to the Infection Prevention and Control Team and assist in their on-going development individually and as a team.? To ensure effective liaison with staff across the Trust through input to Divisional and Corporate meetings, to ensure compliance with Infection Control policies and legislation.? To lead the provision of evidence from Infection Control to provide assurance to Trust Board that the Trust is compliant with the Health and Social Care Act and associated Code of Practice for the prevention and control of infection and meet Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards About us The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009. With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions. Date posted 28 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8b Salary £62,215 to £72,293 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 160-7032580 Job locations Walton centre lower lane liverpool L9 7LJ Job description Job responsibilities Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse ENB 998 certificate or equivalent Educated to Masters Degree level or equivalent in infection prevention and control Infection Control qualification. Desirable Management qualification. Masters level or equivalent. Knowledge & Experience Essential Extensive post registration experience with ward/departmental management experience Clear evidence of management experience Skills & Attributes Essential Operational / organisation skills and ability to prioritise and work under pressure. Good team member with a proven ability to lead, motivate, inspire and support a multi-professional team. Analytical skills and ability to understand multi faceted complex issues, problem solve and propose solutions. IT skills and ability to review services and propose recommendations for improvements Ability to produce complex reports. Effective change management skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to understand, disseminate and communicate information effectively. Proven ability to assess and deal with situations using sensitivity and diplomacy at all levels Commitment to partnership working and development of cross organisational services. Ability to enthuse and motivate staff through effective training delivery. Commitment to excellence in service delivery through personal example and leadership, and assisting staff in the development of personalised care for vulnerable adults. Commitment to the health, safety and wellbeing of patients; carers and staff within the scope of the role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse ENB 998 certificate or equivalent Educated to Masters Degree level or equivalent in infection prevention and control Infection Control qualification. Desirable Management qualification. Masters level or equivalent. Knowledge & Experience Essential Extensive post registration experience with ward/departmental management experience Clear evidence of management experience Skills & Attributes Essential Operational / organisation skills and ability to prioritise and work under pressure. Good team member with a proven ability to lead, motivate, inspire and support a multi-professional team. Analytical skills and ability to understand multi faceted complex issues, problem solve and propose solutions. IT skills and ability to review services and propose recommendations for improvements Ability to produce complex reports. Effective change management skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to understand, disseminate and communicate information effectively. Proven ability to assess and deal with situations using sensitivity and diplomacy at all levels Commitment to partnership working and development of cross organisational services. Ability to enthuse and motivate staff through effective training delivery. Commitment to excellence in service delivery through personal example and leadership, and assisting staff in the development of personalised care for vulnerable adults. Commitment to the health, safety and wellbeing of patients; carers and staff within the scope of the role. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust Address Walton centre lower lane liverpool L9 7LJ Employer's website https://www.thewaltoncentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)