Job summary
As Associate Director for the trust's Infection Prevention and Control Team (IPCT) the post holder is responsible with the Director of Infection Prevention and Control (DIPC) and Infection Control Doctor (ICD) for the prevention, monitoring, investigation and control of infection within Bedford Hospital NHS Trust
Main duties of the job
This is a senior role with key strategic importance, working closely with the Director of Infection Prevention & Control (DIPC) and the Infection Control Doctors (ICD). The post holder will deputise for the Trust's Director of Infection Prevention and Control (DIPC) as required.
The post-holder will take a significant role in working towards alignment of policies and procedures with the development of high quality evidence based IP&C policies and practices throughout the Trust. The post holder will provide support and guidance to Trust staff ensuring a patient focussed service.
The post-holder will oversee the line management of the IP&C nursing and administrative teams (IP&CT). Acting as the expert nurse they will be accountable with the DIPC for ensuring the IP&CT maintain an effective and efficient system throughout the Trust for the prevention, investigation and control of infections and any subsequent root cause analysis (RCA) and post infection review (PIR) processes in order to minimise the risks to patients, staff and the public.
The post holder will be required to establish and maintain effective and efficient communication networks with internal and external colleagues and corresponding organisations.
All staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate Trust values and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.
Using highly specialised knowledge, make a major contribution in defining the Trusts IP&C strategy by analysing and evaluating data and activities to improve the IP&C service.
Responsible for interpreting and using national legislative and advisory documents as Trust wide frameworks for managing IPC&T relating to service delivery and policy development.
To work with the IP&CT leads in writing of IP&C policies and guidelines for the whole organisation in accordance with up-to-date research findings and evidenced-based practice. Using a robust approach, ensuring suitable multi-disciplinary involvement in development, wide organisational consultation on draft versions, and correct governance processes for approval and sign-off.
Lead on the planning and implementation of an ongoing Trust-wide programme of IP&C policy review, to ensure that all policies are in date and remain based upon analysis of the best available published evidence, national guidance, legislative changes and new and emerging infections and diseases.
Prioritise own work load and manage time effectively often adjusting schedules at short notice in response to often unpredictable work patterns e.g. outbreak of infection and to lead on the planning and allocation of work for the nursing and administrative members of the IP&CTs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.
Using highly specialised knowledge, make a major contribution in defining the Trusts IP&C strategy by analysing and evaluating data and activities to improve the IP&C service.
Responsible for interpreting and using national legislative and advisory documents as Trust wide frameworks for managing IPC&T relating to service delivery and policy development.
To work with the IP&CT leads in writing of IP&C policies and guidelines for the whole organisation in accordance with up-to-date research findings and evidenced-based practice. Using a robust approach, ensuring suitable multi-disciplinary involvement in development, wide organisational consultation on draft versions, and correct governance processes for approval and sign-off.
Lead on the planning and implementation of an ongoing Trust-wide programme of IP&C policy review, to ensure that all policies are in date and remain based upon analysis of the best available published evidence, national guidance, legislative changes and new and emerging infections and diseases.
Prioritise own work load and manage time effectively often adjusting schedules at short notice in response to often unpredictable work patterns e.g. outbreak of infection and to lead on the planning and allocation of work for the nursing and administrative members of the IP&CTs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC /HCPC Registration
- Masters degree in IPC or role specific professional knowledge
- Management or leadership qualification or experience
- DIPC training or experience
- Post registration qualification in IP&C
- Mentor Preparation Programme/ ENB 998/C&G 7307 or teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate experience of leading and managing a team/department
- Leading on quality improvement, clinical governance and safety initiatives
- Experience of undertaking research, audit and surveillance and data analysis
- Evidence of working collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary environment and across differing organisations
- Strategic planning experience
- Extensive post-registration experience in relevant clinical speciality
- Significant time working in IP&C with a highly specialised knowledge in a wide variety of clinical specialities
- Proven record of planning, leading and implementing successful change projects
- Significant experience in presenting and teaching to a broad audience
- Service improvement
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to manage complex clinical and operational situations that involve staff from all levels within an organisation
- Ability to perform effectively under pressure while delivering high quality outcomes within agreed timescales
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including writing reports, policies and guidelines
- Skilled in managing and influencing others to deliver IP&C initiatives in the context of organisational goals and strategic objectives
- Ability to plan and organise own workload and that of others and work to deadlines
- Good insight into current local, national and global IP&C policy developments and initiatives
- Adaptable and responsive to service changes whilst maintaining a proactive "can do" attitude
- Problem solving and negotiation skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC /HCPC Registration
- Masters degree in IPC or role specific professional knowledge
- Management or leadership qualification or experience
- DIPC training or experience
- Post registration qualification in IP&C
- Mentor Preparation Programme/ ENB 998/C&G 7307 or teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate experience of leading and managing a team/department
- Leading on quality improvement, clinical governance and safety initiatives
- Experience of undertaking research, audit and surveillance and data analysis
- Evidence of working collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary environment and across differing organisations
- Strategic planning experience
- Extensive post-registration experience in relevant clinical speciality
- Significant time working in IP&C with a highly specialised knowledge in a wide variety of clinical specialities
- Proven record of planning, leading and implementing successful change projects
- Significant experience in presenting and teaching to a broad audience
- Service improvement
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to manage complex clinical and operational situations that involve staff from all levels within an organisation
- Ability to perform effectively under pressure while delivering high quality outcomes within agreed timescales
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including writing reports, policies and guidelines
- Skilled in managing and influencing others to deliver IP&C initiatives in the context of organisational goals and strategic objectives
- Ability to plan and organise own workload and that of others and work to deadlines
- Good insight into current local, national and global IP&C policy developments and initiatives
- Adaptable and responsive to service changes whilst maintaining a proactive "can do" attitude
- Problem solving and negotiation 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).
