Senior Health Protection Nurse

TN United Kingdom; Greater Lincolnshire; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public health division in Lincolnshire is seeking passionate Senior Health Protection Nurses to enhance community health. The role involves managing health protection initiatives, collaborating with teams, and leading areas like Infection Control and Sexual Health. Ideal candidates will have NMC registration and relevant experience, with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development support

Travel expenses reimbursed

Professional registration fees reimbursed

Qualifications

• Experience in Health Protection, Infection Prevention & Control, and Public Health.
• Ability to handle challenging issues and build trusted stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of Health Protection across Lincolnshire.
• Manage incidents and outbreaks of infectious and environmental hazards.
• Lead specific areas such as Infection Prevention & Control, Screening & Immunisation, and Sexual Health.

Skills

Problem-solving

Influencing skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Active NMC registration

Background in nursing education or related field

Job description

Job Description:

The team plays a vital role in protecting our communities from infectious diseases and other public health hazards. We are looking for passionate Senior Health Protection Nurses to join our team and become part of a progressive Lincolnshire Public Health division.

The Senior Health Protection Nurses will have a key role within the Lincolnshire Public Health Team, supporting the delivery of Health Protection across Lincolnshire. They will work collaboratively with Health Protection Managers and wider Public Health staff to manage incidents and outbreaks of infectious and environmental hazards.

The post holders will work both collaboratively and autonomously, using transferable knowledge and skills to develop and deliver the Health Protection service. They will act as catalysts for change and service development, challenging boundaries to find innovative solutions that meet the needs of the service, stakeholders, and staff.

The post holders will engage in broader Health Protection activities and lead specific areas such as Infection Prevention & Control, Screening & Immunisation, and Sexual Health.

If you have the following qualifications, we would like to hear from you:

• Active NMC registration
• Background in nursing education or related field

You will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check. The ideal candidate will have experience in Health Protection, Infection Prevention & Control, and Public Health, with problem-solving skills and the ability to handle challenging issues.

You should be comfortable building trusted stakeholder relationships in sensitive environments, with effective influencing and negotiation skills. Travel is expected, and access to a car is required; travel expenses and professional registration fees are reimbursed. We support ongoing professional development.

Applications close on 15/09/2024 at midnight, with interviews scheduled for the week commencing 30/09/2023.

Additional Information:

We embrace new ways of working, including hybrid working arrangements discussed during the recruitment process. Good connectivity is required for remote work, and support can be discussed if needed. This position may require a criminal record check. Candidates should read the attached job information pack before applying.

We operate a talent pool scheme for up to 3 months for unsuccessful candidates and are committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults.