Clinical Matron (Infection Prevention and Control)

Rdehospital; Exeter; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Clinical Matron in Infection Prevention and Control. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a dedicated team, ensuring high standards of patient care across various settings in Devon. You'll be at the forefront of developing innovative training programs and managing outbreak responses, playing a crucial part in enhancing healthcare quality. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive environment, this is an exciting chance to make a significant impact in the field of infection prevention.

Benefits

27 days paid annual leave

Access to occupational health services

Staff discounts on shopping and fitness

Cycle to work scheme

NHS Pension scheme

Flexible working schemes

Funding for qualifications and CPD

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in infection prevention and control.
• Strong understanding of national IPC standards and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for IPC services across Devon.
• Manage IPC team and support quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Infection Prevention

Clinical Leadership

Communication Skills

Quality Improvement

Multidisciplinary Team Influence

Education

Nursing Degree

Specialist IPC Qualification

Job description

Vacancies: Clinical Matron (Infection Prevention and Control)

Role Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and dynamic Infection Prevention Nurse/Practitioner to join our Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Team as a Band 8a Clinical Matron. Based at the RDUH Eastern site in Exeter, the IPC team delivers services across acute, community, and mental health settings, supporting high standards of patient care across Devon.

You will provide strategic and operational leadership for IPC services delivered to Devon Partnership Trust (DPT) through a Service Level Agreement, reporting to the Consultant Nurse / Joint Director for IPC. The role involves visible clinical leadership, management of the IPC team, outbreak support, quality improvement, and the development of innovative education and training programmes. You will deputise for the DPT Director of IPC when required.

Join a supportive and forward-thinking team where innovation, quality improvement, and professional development are valued.

About the Role

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities, please click the link below.

More detail about the role

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent clinical leadership, advanced specialist knowledge, strong communication skills, and the ability to influence multidisciplinary teams. A comprehensive understanding of national IPC standards, including the Health and Social Care Act 2008 Code of Practice, is essential.

You must be flexible, resilient, and committed to your own professional development. A full UK driving licence and access to transport are required, with the need to travel across the DPT footprint, including rural and county-wide services.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours a week across a 7-day service

Interview Date: Thursday 22nd May 2025

For further information, please contact: Mel Burden, Consultant Nurse and Joint Director, Infection Prevention and Control. 01392402355

Please note, this is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees; therefore, Bank workers are currently not eligible to apply.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognize the advantages of a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status, including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern, and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, with some specialist services extending to Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist, and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across various settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and people’s homes. We also offer primary care services, specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies, and strong links to local universities position us at the forefront of research and innovation, enabling us to provide world-class care to our communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do. Click here to find out more.

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help shape our services during our ongoing integration journey.

Looking after you is important to us.

We support our staff in creating a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and family-friendly policies.

If you are starting your NHS career, you will begin with 27 days of paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

Benefits include access to occupational health services, counselling, wellbeing activities, and groups.

We will support your development through funding for qualifications, CPD, or rotational placements.

Salary is not the only financial benefit:

• Staff discounts on shopping, fitness, and leisure
• Technology and home appliance purchase schemes
• National discount services like the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts
• Salary sacrifice options, including nursery schemes
• NHS Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

If you're interested, we would love to hear from you.

Clinical Matron (Infection Prevention and Control)

• Salary: Band 8a: £53,755 - £60,504 per annum pro rata
• Frequency: Annual
• Vacancy Reference: 185-2706-10515
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Closing Date: 13 May 2025
• Job Category: Nursing
• Staff Group: Nursing & Midwifery Registered