Decontamination Lead: Clinical Safety & Audit

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Wideopen; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 35 days

NHS pension

Incremental salary progression

Sick leave

Job summary

NHS Lanarkshire is seeking an autonomous expert practitioner to lead decontamination and patient equipment processes. The role involves auditing standards, developing policies, and providing education to staff and carers to ensure safe, effective practices.

The post holder will represent NHSL on national groups and contribute to audit and research activities. The position requires Masters level qualification or equivalent and experience in decontamination within a health board.

Qualifications

• Experience with decontamination in a health board setting.
• Education at Masters level or working towards.
• Postgraduate expertise in safety leadership.
• Knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, priority setting and decision making to meet patient needs and organisational goals.
• Provide a focal point of decontamination expertise for NHS Lanarkshire staff, patients and their carers.
• Be wholly accountable for your own practice and take every opportunity to sustain and improve knowledge, skills and values.
• Identify and promote the need for health improvement and prevention of ill health.

Skills

Decontamination processes

Auditing & QA

Policy development

Education & training

Education

Masters level

Job description

NHS Lanarkshire is seeking an autonomous expert practitioner to lead decontamination and patient equipment processes. The role involves auditing standards, developing policies, and providing education to staff and carers to ensure safe, effective practices.

The post holder will represent NHSL on national groups and contribute to audit and research activities. The position requires Masters level qualification or equivalent and experience in decontamination within a health board.