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.
Job responsibilities
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. Develop team, set objectives and or quality improvement projects / co-ordinate activities to achieve objectives. 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 practice. 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. Operationally manage the team and service resources effectively.
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
Research experience
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
Employer details
Employer name
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Western Hospital
Marlborough Road
Swindon
SN3 6BB
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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.
Job responsibilities
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. Develop team, set objectives and or quality improvement projects / co-ordinate activities to achieve objectives. 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 practice. 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. Operationally manage the team and service resources effectively.
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
Research experience
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
Employer details
Employer name
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Western Hospital
Marlborough Road
Swindon
SN3 6BB
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
