Infection Control & Prevention Lead Nurse

Job summary

Locala Health and Wellbeing embraces diversity and inclusion and encourages applicants from people from all backgrounds with our ambition to have a workforce that represents the wider communities we live and work within, which you can support us to achieve.

We are an organisation that celebrates and values the individuality of our colleagues lived experiences and can adapt accordingly, recognising the value inclusivity brings when delivering equitable, high quality healthcare to ourlocal communities. Where everyone feels valued, has the ability to develop, has flexible working opportunities, with a sense of belonging, supported by our Inclusivity Groups.

Main duties of the job

An excellent opportunity has arisen for the post of Infection Prevention and Control Lead Nurse to join our progressive team at Locala Health & Wellbeing.

We are seeking a highly motivated, inspirational and dynamic individual who is experienced in Infection Control and Prevention (IPC) and who is passionate about providing high quality, exemplary care to all.

As the lead nurse you will have recognised qualifications as well as an awareness of clinical governance, quality assurance, clinical effectiveness and will be able to perform your duties in accordance with IPC standards and the appropriate frameworks.

You will have extensive experience and knowledge in IPC within a community health care setting and will work closely with the Director of Infection Prevention and Control (DIPC) / Deputy DIPC to provide leadership and expert knowledge with respect to IPC across the organisation and commissioned service.

As an experienced leader and manager, you will demonstrate highly effective interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability of working autonomously, making independent clinical judgements and decisions whilst prioritising competing demands.

If you think you have all these attributes and the ambition to take on this exciting role, please contact:

Zoe Bailey-Wilks, Assistant Director of Nursing, AHP & Professional Practice 07742 545 361

Maria Collins, Assistant Director of Nursing, AHP & Professional Practice (Job Share) 07763547422

About us

Just a few of the benefits you can enjoy:-

Here at Locala we are part of the community and have often cared for generations within the same family and continue to be part of the NHS family also delivering care under the same ethos.