Job summary
The Deputy DIPC will work with the Chief Nurse/Director for Infection Prevention and Control (DIPC) to lead, manage and provide a proactive, strategic infection prevention and control service.
As a professional role model and strong clinical leader you will demonstrate an excellent understanding of infection prevention and control issues, analytical thinking and ensuring that the patients are placed at the centre of care delivery.
It is recommended that candidates interested in the role speak with the Chief Nurse - Dawn Parkes
Main duties of the job
You will need to be able to work autonomously, applying your expert knowledge in infection prevention and control, healthcare associated infection, communicable disease management, immunisation and vaccination and health emergency planning across a range of community settings including inpatient hospitals and people's homes. You will need to have strong education and audit skills working with Care Group management teams, clinical leads, estates and facilities, pharmacists and matrons to ensure the application of all policies, procedures and guidelines and monitoring of standards.
You will require energy, motivation, and an ability to communicate with patients, their families and staff at all levels. The ability to develop effective working relationships and influence all members of the multidisciplinary teams is paramount to this rewarding role.
You will have a recognised qualification in infection prevention and/or public health and have significant clinical practice in this field, with experience of leading an IPC team. You will need excellent interpersonal, organisational and leadership skills to take the IPC agenda forwards, and the ability to act as a role model in promoting the IPC principles across the Trust, influencing and improving the quality of care delivered to our patients.
About us
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifcations and Training
Essential
- Relevant degree
- Masters degree or equivalent level of skill acquired through experience
- Formal teaching and assessing award
- Evidence of ongoing relevant professional development.
- Formal management qualification or equivalent level of skill acquired through experience
Desirable
- Quality Improvement award
- Registered Health Care Professional
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Relevant experience in clinical leadership / management at Band 8c or above in a related field
- Experience of working within an acute Trust setting
- Understanding of topical patient safety, governance and clinical issues
- Proven record of successfully leading and implementing change
- Demonstrable understanding and experience of management, and handling of data and information and accurate and effective reporting
- Budgetary management and workforce development experience
- Excellent understanding of healthcare regulation and ability to assure that a provider is meeting its responsibilities
- In depth understanding and experience of quality governance and quality improvement
- Proven experience of leading and delivering the patient safety agenda
- Well-developed negotiating/ influencing skills based on a thorough understanding of business principles and NHS clinical systems
- Ability and willingness to travel to all sites within the organisation
Desirable
- Awareness of political and professional agenda in clinical and NHS management
- Demonstrable system working and negotiating experience
Person Specification
Education, Qualifcations and Training
Essential
- Relevant degree
- Masters degree or equivalent level of skill acquired through experience
- Formal teaching and assessing award
- Evidence of ongoing relevant professional development.
- Formal management qualification or equivalent level of skill acquired through experience
Desirable
- Quality Improvement award
- Registered Health Care Professional
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Relevant experience in clinical leadership / management at Band 8c or above in a related field
- Experience of working within an acute Trust setting
- Understanding of topical patient safety, governance and clinical issues
- Proven record of successfully leading and implementing change
- Demonstrable understanding and experience of management, and handling of data and information and accurate and effective reporting
- Budgetary management and workforce development experience
- Excellent understanding of healthcare regulation and ability to assure that a provider is meeting its responsibilities
- In depth understanding and experience of quality governance and quality improvement
- Proven experience of leading and delivering the patient safety agenda
- Well-developed negotiating/ influencing skills based on a thorough understanding of business principles and NHS clinical systems
- Ability and willingness to travel to all sites within the organisation
Desirable
- Awareness of political and professional agenda in clinical and NHS management
- Demonstrable system working and negotiating experience
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.
