Infection Prevention Lead Nurse - IPC Team Lead

NHS Scotland; Kilmarnock; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire and Arran are inviting applications for an Infection Prevention Control Nurse Team Lead based at University Hospital Crosshouse. This permanent post requires leadership to deliver Infection Prevention and Control services across multiple settings within NHS Ayrshire and Arran.

The successful candidate will lead, educate and audit to minimise healthcare-associated infections, working with an integrated IPC team and reporting to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in Infection Prevention and Control.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional leadership and operational management to promote the delivery of a sustainable Infection Prevention and Control Service across Surveillance, Built Environment, Care Homes, Community Partnerships and Acute Services.
• Contribute to development and implementation of the annual Infection Prevention and Control programme including education, audit, research and policy development.
• Support production of the Infection Control Annual Report and Work Plan.

Job description

NHS Ayrshire and Arran are inviting applications for an Infection Prevention Control Nurse Team Lead based at University Hospital Crosshouse. This permanent post requires leadership to deliver Infection Prevention and Control services across multiple settings within NHS Ayrshire and Arran.

The successful candidate will lead, educate and audit to minimise healthcare-associated infections, working with an integrated IPC team and reporting to senior leadership.