Job summary
The prevention and control of infection is a key priority of UCLH NHS Foundation Trust. UCLH has an excellent track record in delivering high quality patient care and outcomes including minimising infection and transmission. We have a well-established and experienced multidisciplinary team with a track record of innovation and research.
We have an opportunity for an experienced Clinician to strategically lead and manage the Trust wide Infection Control service at UCLH and provide strategic support and leadership on the Infection Control agenda to the Trust.
To ensure we recruit the best candidate to this very important post at the Trust we are opening the recruitment process up to applicants with a medical, nursing or pharmacy background. At this time, we are welcoming applications from individuals with excellent Infection Prevention and Control knowledge and leadership experience to the post of DIPC.
CV required with application
Main duties of the job
The Director of Infection Prevention and Control (DIPC) will be responsible for providing strategic leadership on all Infection Prevention and Control matters across UCLH. The DIPC will provide advice on Infection Prevention and Control practices and act as a specialist advisor to all staff, including to the Deputy DIPC's and the Infection Control team. The DIPC is responsible for all Trust level and external reporting and assurance. The post holder will be responsible for championing and driving through all aspects in the prevention and management of Hospital Acquired Infection (HAI).
The post holder will spend 2 PA's (1 working day) equivalent dedicated to the work of the DIPC, which will involve a variety attending strategic and operation al meetings, developing and leading implementation of an IPC strategy and working closely with key partners as listed below.
Key Working Relationships
Liaises with: o Trust Executiveso Infection Prevention and control team and Deputy DIPCso Consultants in Infection prevention and Controlo Consultants in health protectiono Consultant Microbiologistso Consultant Virologistso Clinical and nursing colleagues o NCL ICBo DIPCs Regional and National networkso Director of Performanceo Director of Quality and Safetyo Medical Directorso Camden Councilo Public Health Englando NHSE/Io Department of Health and Social Care
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Management Qualification at Masters level or equivalent experience
- MBBS/Registered Nurse
- Portfolio (CPD) of career long learning
- Masters level education
- Recognised qualification in Infection Control - DIPIC or equivalent
Desirable
Leadership
Essential
- Positive results in leading and managing change
- Experience of leadership role
- Expert practitioner in area of infection control at Consultant/Nurse Consultant Level
- Experience of making complex decisions involving multiple stakeholders
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working as a DIPC or Deputy DIPC or equivalent experience in infection control
- Managerial and supervisory experience of individuals and or teams.
- Evidenced based contribution to practice and service development in line with national legislation.
- Teaching experience
Research
Essential
- Facilitate and promote opportunities to undertake research across all disciplines.
Desirable
- Evidence of leading and or promoting research awareness and involvement across various disciplines.
Quality Improvement
Essential
- Vision of future needs and required changes and able to strategically plan accordingly
Audit
Essential
- Highly Effective Interpersonal and influencing skills
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Management Qualification at Masters level or equivalent experience
- MBBS/Registered Nurse
- Portfolio (CPD) of career long learning
- Masters level education
- Recognised qualification in Infection Control - DIPIC or equivalent
Desirable
Leadership
Essential
- Positive results in leading and managing change
- Experience of leadership role
- Expert practitioner in area of infection control at Consultant/Nurse Consultant Level
- Experience of making complex decisions involving multiple stakeholders
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working as a DIPC or Deputy DIPC or equivalent experience in infection control
- Managerial and supervisory experience of individuals and or teams.
- Evidenced based contribution to practice and service development in line with national legislation.
- Teaching experience
Research
Essential
- Facilitate and promote opportunities to undertake research across all disciplines.
Desirable
- Evidence of leading and or promoting research awareness and involvement across various disciplines.
Quality Improvement
Essential
- Vision of future needs and required changes and able to strategically plan accordingly
Audit
Essential
- Highly Effective Interpersonal and influencing 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).
