Senior Infection Prevention and Control Nurse B7

NHS Scotland; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 84,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Discounts and employee support

Job summary

NHSGGC is seeking an enthusiastic Senior Infection Prevention & Control Nurse (Band 7) to join the IPC Team based at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. The role provides support across NHSGGC hospitals, with opportunities to work alongside other IPC teams across NHSGGC.

You will supervise IPC nurses, provide specialist advice on infection prevention and control matters, and contribute to patient safety and quality improvement.

Qualifications

• NMC registration or eligibility.
• Degree-level education or equivalent.
• Relevant IPC training and experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel between NHSGGC sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Support the management and delivery of the IPC service.
• Provide specialist IPC advice across NHSGGC.
• Supervise and support IPC Nurses within the team.
• Contribute to service improvement and quality initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and other IPC teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Travel between NHSGGC sites

UK driving licence

Education

NMC registration

Degree-level education or equivalent

IPC training/experience

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic Senior Infection Prevention & Control Nurse (Band 7) to join the Infection Prevention & Control Team based at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. The team provides support across Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre and Glasgow Royal Infirmary, with opportunities to work alongside other IPC teams across NHSGGC.

Working closely with the Lead Infection Prevention & Control Nurse, you will support the delivery of the IPC service, provide specialist advice on infection prevention and control matters, and supervise members of the IPC nursing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced nurse with a passion for patient safety and quality improvement.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case-by-case basis following interview and during the pre-employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

• Permanent, full-time 36 hours per week
• Shift pattern: Tuesday and Wednesday 8 am to 5.45 pm
• Base location: Queen Elizabeth University Hospital

Key Responsibilities

• Support the management and delivery of the IPC service.
• Provide specialist infection prevention and control advice across NHSGGC.
• Supervise and support IPC Nurses within the team.
• Contribute to service improvement and quality initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and other IPC teams.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job

Essential

• NMC registration.
• Degree-level education or equivalent experience.
• Relevant IPC training, education and experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a challenging healthcare environment.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to travel between NHSGGC sites as required.

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in IPC or working towards this.
• Leadership and supervision experience within an IPC setting.

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various” we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

This post may require a satisfactory PVG Scheme record check.