NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Lead Nurse Infection Prevention & Control North Sector B8A
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Job Opportunity: Lead Infection Control Nurse
Do you have an interest in improving the health and wellbeing of patients in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) Services? Why not consider an opportunity to work as a Lead Infection Control Nurse within NHSCCG Infection Prevention and Control Team (IPC)?
About the Role
Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) is a high priority for the NHS in Scotland. The IPC Team aims to ensure the provision of a safe environment, which minimizes the risk of infection to patients, staff, and visitors.
The successful candidate will become a senior member of the IPC Team and will work alongside the Corporate Nursing Team to lead on the prevention and control of infection within a designated geographical sector. They will provide professional and clinical expertise to the delivery of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) requirements as part of the corporate professional nursing care governance and assurance model. Work with a broad range of colleagues to ensure that continuous quality improvement is achieved across all services, and to support the Deputy Board Nurse Director for Corporate and Community services.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to policy development, implementation of standards for the prevention and control of infection, monitoring, surveillance, and investigation, management, and control of infections within NHSGGC.
- Responsible for contributing to the development and delivery of a comprehensive Infection Prevention and Control education programme for all health and social care staff.
Requirements
We are looking for a registered general nurse with a Diploma in Infection Prevention and Control and a degree at Masters Level is desirable. Experience of working across organisational and professional boundaries in a flexible, creative way, pertinent to HAI. We are looking for an individual who has:
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- Extensive experience of HAI.
- Evidence of continuing professional and clinical development within the sphere of HAI.
- Excellent presentation skills.
- Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- Skilled leadership, including negotiating and influencing skills.
- Extremely competent in all aspects of Information Technology.
- Teaching experience including within a higher academic institution.
- The ability to work autonomously and make independent clinical judgements and decisions prioritising concurrent and competing issues.
Benefits
Our benefits package includes:
- Pension scheme
- Comprehensive range of work-life balance policies
- Occupational health services
- Learning resource centres
- Discounted leisure, financial, and shopping benefits
About NHSGGC
NHSGGC is an equal opportunities employer and a committed participant in the disability confident scheme, guaranteeing to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies.
How to Apply
For an informal discussion, please contact Gillian Bowskill, Associate Nurse Director, Infection, Prevention and Control on:
- Telephone: 07811 761469
- Email: gillian.bowskill@nhs.scot
Recruitment Process
- Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates.
- This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.
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Additional Information
NHSGGC is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. We encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements.
NHSGGC encourages applications from all sections of the community and is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience, and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.
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