Job summary
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.
Main duties of the job
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.
About us
"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."
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 practice4. 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 practice4. 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.
Person Specification
Education, qualifications and training
Essential
- Registered Nurse Part 1
- Specialist qualification in IP&C, minimum degree level
- Teaching Qualifications ENB 998, Cert.Ed. or equivalent
- Risk Management training and experience
- Microsoft Office skill or equivalent
- Decontamination knowledge
Desirable
- Research knowledge
- Masters level IP&C specialist qualification
- Management qualification
- Clinical Audit experience
- Health and Safety/COSHH experience
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in Infection prevention & control
- Teaching in Clinical Practice
- Audit and Quality Improvement
- Extensive clinical experience
- Experience in management and Leadership
- Experience in performance management
- Experience in Clinical Governance and Risk
- Implementation of assurance frameworks
- Interpreting National Strategy and Policy
Desirable
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- A portfolio of career-long learning, experience and education
- Proven clinical and academic achievement
- Able to facilitate and manage change
Desirable
- Business planning and service development skills
Person Specification
Education, qualifications and training
Essential
- Registered Nurse Part 1
- Specialist qualification in IP&C, minimum degree level
- Teaching Qualifications ENB 998, Cert.Ed. or equivalent
- Risk Management training and experience
- Microsoft Office skill or equivalent
- Decontamination knowledge
Desirable
- Research knowledge
- Masters level IP&C specialist qualification
- Management qualification
- Clinical Audit experience
- Health and Safety/COSHH experience
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in Infection prevention & control
- Teaching in Clinical Practice
- Audit and Quality Improvement
- Extensive clinical experience
- Experience in management and Leadership
- Experience in performance management
- Experience in Clinical Governance and Risk
- Implementation of assurance frameworks
- Interpreting National Strategy and Policy
Desirable
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- A portfolio of career-long learning, experience and education
- Proven clinical and academic achievement
- Able to facilitate and manage change
Desirable
- Business planning and service development skills
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
