Job summary
Full Time, Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00
Location: On-site

Are you a dynamic, experienced Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) leader with a passion for delivering excellence in patient safety, quality improvement and workforce development?

We are seeking an exceptional Band 8b Infection Prevention & Control Lead Nurse to join our Infection Prevention & Control Team. This is a pivotal clinical leadership role that will provide expert advice, strategic direction and operational oversight to ensure the highest standards of infection prevention and control are embedded across the organisation.

As a visible and influential leader, you will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to drive continuous improvement, support compliance with national standards, and promote a culture of safety for patients, staff and visitors.

Due to the seniority and scope of this role, an in-person informal visit is highly recommended. This provides an excellent opportunity to meet the team, gain further insight into the service and discuss the opportunities and challenges of leading IPC within the organisation. We strongly encourage prospective applicants to arrange a visit prior to applying.

Main duties of the job
In conjunction with the Director of Infection Prevention and Control (DIPC), Deputy Director of Infection Prevent and Control (DDIPC), Head of IPC Nursing, and wider Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) team the post holder will be responsible for the coordination and development of a high-quality IPC service across their allocated site and division.

• Providing leadership, support and guidance to all Trust staff and ensuring a patient focused service.
• The post includes providing clinical and managerial leadership to the IPC nursing team based on the site, as well as wider members of the team.
• The post holder will practice at an advanced level of autonomy and clinical decision making.
• They will work as a highly specialised member of the IPC team, to assist in containing and reducing the incidence of infection across the Trust, through risk assessment, surveillance, audit, intervention and education.
• The role is a collaborative one, working with individuals and groups across professional and organisational boundaries.

About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.

Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse on NMC register.
• Significant IPC experience at a senior level.
• Specialist qualification in IPC, minimum BSc level.
• Qualification/training in teaching and/or professional development
• Qualification in leadership development and/or evidence of ongoing continuing professional development.

Desirable

• Professional publications
• Personal acknowledgement at national level (publication/ representation)

Experience
Essential

• Significant post registration experience IPC within an acute Trust
• Clinical experience within acute healthcare, and ability to relate that experience to support staff in practice.
• Experience of professional leadership.
• Experience of leading/managing people
• Experience of research and development in practice

Desirable

• Complaints management
• Knowledge of formal research skills.

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential

• Proven leadership and management skills.
• Significant clinical skills with the competency to use evidenced based practice in terms of managing safe clinical services.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship: 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.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.