Job summary Band 8a Job Share - 15 hours per week (Thursdays and Fridays) Due to reduction in hours of the current post-holder, a unique opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Senior Nurse in Infection Prevention and Control (Band 8a) at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust.The post holder will need to be passionate and enthusiastic about IPC with existing leadership to build on the excellent work that is undertaken by the team. The post-holder will support, develop and implement systems to improve the quality of infection prevention and control management, by the delivery of national directives to develop local strategies for quality, patient safety and safe systems of working for staff. In addition to acute hospital services, the trust provides a wide variety of specialist care and a full range of community services to children and adults.The successful candidate will need to be self-motivated and have a flexible approach to work. Demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to engage and motivate others. You must also be computer literate and have good organisational skills and be able to demonstrate autonomy working and also work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. For informal enquiries/visits, please contact Juliana Kotey, Consultant Nurse/Deputy Director of Infection Prevention and Control on 0208 401 3389. Closing date: 2nd March, 2025. Please note, interviews will be held week from beginning 10th March, 2025. Main duties of the job Analyse key performance indicator data from a range of sources, incorporating bench marking to make recommendations internally and externally regarding quality and safety. Analyse information from surveys, audits, reviews and investigations and work with the Deputy DIPC to develop and implement monitoring systems for improving Quality & Safety. Assess the relevance of National policy and guidance; work in collaboration with the Deputy DIPC regarding implementation and evaluation. Ensure Board Assurance Framework is maintained and provided through agreed escalation, communication and reporting channels. In depth understanding and experience of clinical governance and quality management. The post holder will develop a quality, proactive, evidence based IPC service to prevent and reduce the incidence of infections and implement systems to enhance patient and staff safety across the organisation. About us Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust wasformed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide servicesfora population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon.Across the NHS everyone isworkinghard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff.If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challengeyourself and be part of an NHS Trust that's making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you're lookingfor. Date posted 12 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £59,490 to £66,239 a year pa inc HCAS (pro rata) Contract Permanent Working pattern Job share Reference number 199-6875793-MC-A Job locations CUH London Road Croydon CR7 7YE Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached supporting document (Job Description) which contains more information about the role Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached supporting document (Job Description) which contains more information about the role Person Specification Experience and Skills Essential IPC Experience at Band 7 / Band 8a Desirable IPC Qualification Qualifications Essential IPC degree/MSC NMC registered Desirable Acute clinical experience Person Specification Experience and Skills Essential IPC Experience at Band 7 / Band 8a Desirable IPC Qualification Qualifications Essential IPC degree/MSC NMC registered Desirable Acute clinical experience 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. 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. 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 Croydon Health Services NHS Trust Address CUH London Road Croydon CR7 7YE Employer's website https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/ (Opens in a new tab)