Infection Prevention & Control Nurse

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

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dynamic Infection Prevention & Control Nurse to lead logistics and supply chain initiatives. This pivotal role involves managing a team, optimizing processes, and ensuring efficient service delivery across multiple NHS Trusts. You will work strategically with stakeholders to enhance operations, reduce costs, and implement best practices. Join a vibrant and inclusive healthcare community that values continuous professional development and innovation, and make a meaningful impact in the healthcare sector.

Benefits

Continuous Professional Development

Cutting-edge Facilities

Diverse and Inclusive Environment

Qualifications

• Degree or Masters in Logistics or equivalent experience required.
• Extensive experience in Logistics and Supply Chain management.

Responsibilities

• Manage logistics staff and improve operational processes.
• Support the delivery of efficient logistics services across multiple sites.

Skills

Logistics Management

Supply Chain Optimization

Lean Principles

Inventory Management

Team Leadership

Analytical Skills

Stakeholder Management

Education

Logistics Professional Qualification

Degree in Logistics or Supply Chain

Tools

Inventory Management Systems

IT Systems

Job description

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Client:

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Location:

Blackburn, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job overview

The post holder is directly responsible to the Head of Service (Logistics and Supply Chain) and will be responsible for managing Logistics and Supply Business Improvement Initiatives and Projects in conjunction with the Head of Service.

The post holder will lead a team of logistics staff across One Lancashire & South Cumbria. Key responsibilities include validating business processes, providing operational procedures for training and development, developing efficiency opportunities from current processes, measuring/monitoring implemented savings and costs of deployment, sharing system enhancements and knowledge as well as good or new business practices whilst removing poor practice across the Trust.

The post holder will be expected to work at a strategic level with stakeholders across multiple NHS Trusts within One LSC.

Main duties of the job

This is a pivotal role within the Logistics and Supply Chain structure, with responsibility for the rollout of Scan 4 Safety across three main hospital sites, commencing at Westmorland General Hospital.

The role will:

• Support the Head of Service in the development and delivery of the Logistics and Supply Chain business services.
• Ensure all resources are primarily focused on delivering efficient processes and systems including the forecast and delivery of savings targets, process improvements, service re-design, improved outcomes and operational productivity.
• Support the delivery of a logistics and supply chain service which meets the needs of customers and progressively achieves efficiency savings for the One LSC. To be achieved by working closely with partner Trusts to improve existing systems and providing demonstrable value for money improvements to Trusts.
• Map and analyze processes and identify ways to reduce waste, improve workflow, and otherwise increase efficiency/productivity.
• Responsible for the identification and articulation of an agreed baseline position, set quantifiable measures of improvement, particularly with reference to reducing cost and improving efficiency, and demonstrate that these have been delivered.
• Responsible for documentation of processes, instructions, recommendations, and key metrics.

Working for our organisation

Why Choose OneLSC and University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust:

• A vibrant, diverse, and inclusive healthcare community
• Cutting-edge facilities and technology
• Opportunities for continuous professional development
• A culture that values and recognizes your contributions

We operate from three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information regarding the opportunity, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Person specification

Education & Qualification

• Logistics professional qualification (Degree / Masters or equivalent) or substantial experience of working within a logistics and supply chain environment at a senior level.
• Continued professional development to improve and update specialist knowledge.
• Qualification or relevant experience in supply chain engineering or TQM experience

Experience

• Relevant management experience in a Logistics and Supply Chain environment
• Extensive lean principle knowledge and a proven track record of using these to implement change improvements.
• Experience of Inventory Management systems, deployment, maintenance, management
• Proven track record of managing, developing and leading staff within a fast moving environment.
• Significant experience of working in a senior role responsible for Business Improvement in a Supply Chain and Logistics environment
• Experience of working in other public and private sector organisations

Skills, Ability & Knowledge

• IT literate with well-developed system skills.
• Manage relationships to enable effective partnering with senior stakeholder internal customers and suppliers
• Evidence of leading a large team across multiple sites.
• Strong decision making and analytical skills with a focus on delivering and exceeding results.
• Strong decision making and analytical skills with a focus on delivering and exceeding results.
• Experience of leading or being involved in the implementation of change

Personal Qualities

• Commitment to continuous improvement of self; team, and wider One LCS Procurement & Supply Chain performance
• Ability and drive to use their initiative and work as part of a wider team