Infection Prevention Control Lead

Integrated Care 24 Ltd; South Willesborough; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare social enterprise is seeking an experienced Infection Prevention and Control Lead to guide IPC practices across the organization. This pivotal role requires leadership in implementing policies, overseeing infection surveillance, and engaging with clinical teams to enhance patient safety. You will contribute significantly to strategic improvements and compliance with national guidelines, all while working in a supportive environment that prioritizes quality care and community health.

Benefits

Supportive and inclusive culture

Opportunity to influence patient safety

Collaborative leadership team

Qualifications

• Experience in leading Infection Prevention and Control initiatives.
• Expertise in developing and implementing IPC policies.
• Ability to work collaboratively with clinical teams and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for Infection Prevention and Control across IC24.
• Oversee the implementation of IPC policies and audits.
• Develop reports for the Annual Infection Control Programme.

Skills

Leadership in Infection Prevention and Control

Strategic development of IPC policies

Root cause analysis

Collaboration with healthcare providers

Evidence-based practice influence

Job description

We're looking for an experienced and passionate Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Lead to join our Quality, Safety and Governance team based in either Ashford, Norwich or Ipswich. This is a pivotal leadership role at IC24, where you will take the lead on Infection Prevention and Control across the organisation, helping to protect patients, colleagues and communities by ensuring the highest standards of IPC practice are embedded across all services. Working closely with clinical leaders, operational teams and system partners, you will provide expert advice, strategic leadership and assurance on all aspects of infection prevention and control. You will play a key role in reducing healthcare-associated infections, strengthening outbreak preparedness and ensuring IC24 remains compliant with national guidance and best practice. Reporting to the Director of Clinical Governance, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a values-driven social enterprise committed to patient safety, quality and continuous improvement.

What Youll Be Doing

• Providing strategic and professional leadership for Infection Prevention and Control across IC24
• Leading the development, review and implementation of IPC policies in line with the National Infection Prevention and Control Manual (NIPCM)
• Overseeing surveillance of alert organisms and healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs)
• Supporting and contributing to the investigation and management of infection incidents and outbreaks, including participation in Outbreak Control Teams where required
• Leading and supporting root cause analysis and learning from infection-related incidents
• Developing and delivering IPC audit programmes and reporting findings to drive service improvement
• Educating, advising and influencing clinical and non‑clinical colleagues to ensure evidence‑based IPC practice
• Producing regular reports, including contributions to the Annual Infection Control Programme and Annual Infection Control Report
• Working collaboratively with internal teams and external partners including ICBs, Public Health and local authorities
• Ensuring a risk-based approach to IPC that places patient safety at the centre of decision‑making

Why IC24?

We're a major not‑for‑profit NHS primary care social enterprise, delivering innovative services that improve access to care and reduce pressure on secondary care. Every surplus we generate is reinvested into our people, services and communities. At IC24, you’ll find:

• A supportive and inclusive culture focused on learning and improvement
• The opportunity to influence patient safety and quality across a complex health system
• A leadership team committed to collaboration, innovation and values‑led care
• Work that genuinely makes a difference to patients and communities