Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join and lead the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Team at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust (OUH).
As the Lead and Manager of Infection Prevention and Control you will report to and work closely with, and deputise as appropriate for the Director of Infection Prevention and Control. You will provide the highest profile leadership to ensure compliance with the Health and Social Care Act. The post holder will be visible and accessible, working across all Trust sites. The post holder will lead and manage a large multi-disciplinary team to ensure a high-quality Infection Prevention and Control -day service across OUH.
The IPC team benefits strong Executive level support at OUH, and the post holder will be an integral member of the Chief Medical Officer’s Team. The IPC team has unique access to the combined expertise of the ID/Microbiology Consultant team together with the to investigate healthcare associated infection and manage outbreaks in collaboration with Oxford University. Activation as airborne HCID regional facility as part of the national HCID network is anticipated in April .
Main duties of the job
The post holder will practice at an advanced level demonstrating a high level of autonomy and clinical decision-making in Infection Prevention and Control matters. The post is available to clinicians educated to Masters (or equivalent) level who have evidence of infection prevention and control qualification and significant clinical practice in this specialist field of work within an acute hospital.
The post holder will ensure there is an innovative, collaborative multi-disciplinary service which effectively maintains a strong commitment to evidence-based practice, world leading research, and effective management and leadership, as enablers to deliver high quality infection prevention and control for patients and staff.
Provide expert leadership in all aspects of infection prevention and control across all Trust sites and work collaboratively with Berkshire, Oxfordshire, and Buckinghamshire (BOB) integrated care system (ICS).
Closing date – Sunday March
Interview date – Monday April
Working for our organisation
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
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