213778 - Geographical Lead Infection Prevention and Control Nurse (AJM)

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Geographical Lead Infection Prevention & Control Nurse to join their team. This full-time, permanent role offers a unique opportunity to support both acute and community healthcare settings. The successful candidate will provide essential clinical expertise, ensuring patient safety by minimizing healthcare-associated infections. With responsibilities including line management of Infection Control Nurses and collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team, this position is perfect for a proactive nurse eager to make a significant impact in infection prevention. Join a diverse and inclusive organization that values equal opportunities for all.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with significant infection control experience.
• Postgraduate qualification in Infection Prevention & Control required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver infection prevention & control services for patient safety.
• Line management for Infection Control Nurses and deputising for Lead Nurse.

Skills

Infection Control Expertise

Clinical Skills

Team Leadership

Education

First-level Registered Nurse

Postgraduate Qualification in Infection Prevention & Control

Job description

Job Description

NHS LOTHIAN

GEOGRAPHICAL LEAD INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL NURSE

An opportunity has arisen for a full-time, permanent Geographical Lead Infection Prevention & Control Nurse within NHS Lothian. This role will support NHS Lothian’s acute and community hospitals and care homes within the region.

Providing clinical expertise and working within a multi-disciplinary team, the post holder will play a key role in delivering an infection prevention & control service aimed at supporting patient safety by reducing healthcare-associated infections.

The post holder will provide line management for Infection Control Nurses within the RHCYP team, in accordance with relevant employment policies, and may need to deputise for the Lead Nurse.

Applicants should be first-level Registered Nurses with a postgraduate qualification in Infection Prevention & Control. Significant infection control experience and evidence of knowledge in this field are required.

This position requires PVG Scheme membership/record. If not currently a PVG member for the relevant regulatory group, an application must be made to Disclosure Scotland and approved before starting.

For detailed duties, please refer to the job description and person specification.

For further information or to discuss the role, please contact Lindsay Guthrie, Associate Director, Infection Prevention & Control at 07814301671.

NHS Scotland values diversity and is committed to equal opportunities. We welcome applications from all sections of society, including disabled candidates, and will make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.