We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, Infection Prevention and Control Matron to join the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Team. You will lead a team driving improvements in infection prevention and control practice to reduce Healthcare Associated Infections in both adults and pediatric services. You will support the Associate Director of IPC in delivering the infection control agenda and directly manage the IPC team. You must have a passion for patient safety and the infection prevention and control agenda.
The Matron for IPC is to be a visible leader with clinical expertise in the field of IPC and decontamination. The post holder will be an expert specialist nurse, manager and budget holder for the infection control service, providing clinical and managerial leadership.
They will, in conjunction with the Associate Director of IPC, provide operational leadership of IPC and service delivery, implementing and delivering the IPC annual plan.
The Matron for IPC will also promote, influence and develop knowledge in respect of infection control practice through networks of education and training, to minimise the risk of healthcare associated infections.
“Our STAR values – Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect – are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.”
1. Lead the IPC Team including provision of clinical leadership / mentorship and supervision and use of the appraisal process to set priorities for the Team members work streams.
2. Develop team, set objectives and or quality improvement projects / co-ordinate activities to achieve objectives.
3. Manage the IPC Team to ensure an effective and efficient service to patients and staff through leadership and supervision, robust governance processes, support and development to provide quality care to patients based on best practice
4. Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with infection control teams across the local Integrated Care System and beyond, as well as with teams at the UK Health Security Agency.
5. Operationally manage the team and service resources effectively.
Please see attached job description.
This advert closes on Friday 17 Jan 2025
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