Infection Prevention Lead Nurse | Team Leadership & Impact

Nhs Ayrshire & Arran; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire & Arran is seeking an Infection Prevention Control Nurse Team Lead to provide professional leadership and operational management across IPC services. The role covers surveillance, the built environment, care homes, community partnerships and acute services, contributing to the IPC programme and annual report.

The post holder will lead the IPC team, support education, audits and policy development, and drive risk minimisation for Healthcare Associated Infections across the

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will have relevant leadership experience within Infection Prevention and Control.
• Must possess the knowledge, skills and experience to provide professional leadership and operational management across IPC services.
• A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional leadership and operational management to promote a sustainable Infection Prevention and Control Service.
• Support delivery across Surveillance, Built Environment, Care Homes, Community Partnerships and Acute Services.
• Contribute to yearly IPC programme, including education, audit, policy development and annual report.

Skills

Leadership experience

Infection Prevention and Control

Service management

Job description

NHS Ayrshire & Arran is seeking an Infection Prevention Control Nurse Team Lead to provide professional leadership and operational management across IPC services. The role covers surveillance, the built environment, care homes, community partnerships and acute services, contributing to the IPC programme and annual report.

The post holder will lead the IPC team, support education, audits and policy development, and drive risk minimisation for Healthcare Associated Infections across the