Clinical Matron (Infection Prevention and Control)

TN United Kingdom; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a dynamic Infection Prevention Nurse/Practitioner to join a forward-thinking team in Exeter. This role offers the chance to lead IPC services across various healthcare settings, ensuring high standards of patient care. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent clinical leadership and communication skills while influencing multidisciplinary teams. With a commitment to professional development, this position provides a supportive environment where innovation and quality improvement are highly valued. Join us in shaping the future of healthcare in Devon, where your expertise will make a significant impact.

Benefits

NHS Pension

Staff Discounts

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Flexible Working Schemes

Comprehensive Occupational Health Services

Funding for Qualifications

Study Leave

Paid Annual Leave

Family-Friendly Policies

Qualifications

• Advanced specialist knowledge in infection prevention and control.
• Excellent clinical leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for IPC services.
• Manage the IPC team and support outbreak responses.

Skills

Infection Prevention

Clinical Leadership

Communication Skills

Quality Improvement

Education and Training

Education

Nursing Degree

Specialist Infection Control Training

Job description

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Clinical Matron (Infection Prevention and Control), Exeter

Client: Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Exeter, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: ca2b814c2370

Job Views: 1

Posted: 07.05.2025

Expiry Date: 21.06.2025

Job Description:

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

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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 8 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 hours a week across a 7-day service

Interview Date: Thursday, 5th May

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

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.

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 are received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both 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 [number] staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services cover more than [number] people across over [number] square miles, with some specialist services extending as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We provide 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 hospitals, we deliver integrated health and social care services across various settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and home visits. 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 enable us to be at the forefront of research and innovation, providing world-class care to our communities.

Our values are central to our work; click here to learn more.

It is an exciting time to join the Royal Devon as you will help shape our services during our ongoing integration journey.

Looking after our staff is important. We promote a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and family-friendly policies.

If you are starting your NHS career, you’ll begin with days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing with service length.

We offer access to comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, wellbeing activities, and groups.

We support your professional growth with funding for qualifications, study leave, and CPD opportunities.

Salary is complemented by various benefits, including staff discounts, salary sacrifice schemes, a nursery, NHS Pension, cycle-to-work scheme, and more. If interested, we look forward to hearing from you.