Band 8A Lead Infection Prevention and Control Nurse

Real; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Real is seeking a senior IPC leader to provide operational direction across the Trust-wide IPC service. The role includes outbreak management, staff supervision, and coordinating duty nurses, with a focus on maintaining high standards of infection prevention and control.

The candidate will lead clinical audits, perform ward visits, and provide management cover during absences, drawing on substantial NHS IPC experience and strong leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• Senior operational leadership of the IPC service with NHS IPC experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior operational leadership and day-to-day management of the Trust-wide IPC service.
• Oversee outbreak management, staff supervision, and duty-nurse coordination.
• Conduct clinical audits, ward visits, and provide management cover during periods of absence.

Skills

NHS IPC experience

Job description

The role involves providing senior operational leadership and day-to-day management of the Trust-wide IPC service, including outbreak management, staff supervision, duty-nurse coordination, clinical audits, ward visits and management cover during periods of absence. Candidates must have substantial NHS IPC experience, strong leadership and management skills, and the ability to work independently.

The role involves providing senior operational leadership and day-to-day management of the Trust-wide IPC service, including outbreak management, staff supervision, duty-nurse coordination, clinical audits, ward visits and management cover during periods of absence. Candidates must have substantial NHS IPC experience, strong leadership and management skills, and the ability to work independently.

Desired Skills and Experience

The role involves providing senior operational leadership and day-to-day management of the Trust-wide IPC service, including outbreak management, staff supervision, duty-nurse coordination, clinical audits, ward visits and management cover during periods of absence. Candidates must have substantial NHS IPC experience, strong leadership and management skills, and the ability to work independently.