IPC Lead for Redevelopment

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; North Hillingdon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in North Hillingdon seeks an IPC Lead for Redevelopment to ensure infection prevention principles are incorporated into the hospital's redevelopment project. This role requires strategic leadership in developing and implementing IPC strategies, stakeholder engagement, and risk assessment. Candidates should have relevant healthcare qualifications and experience in IPC. The position presents an opportunity to play a pivotal role in creating a safe and resilient healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and implementing IPC strategies.
• Expertise in risk assessment and mitigation for healthcare projects.
• Strong communication skills for stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of IPC strategy integrated into hospital redevelopment.
• Provide expert IPC input into governance and decision-making.
• Facilitate communication between IPC, clinical, and operational teams.

Skills

Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Education

Relevant healthcare qualification

Job description

Role Overview

The IPC Lead for Redevelopment will play a pivotal role in embedding infection prevention and control principles throughout the hospital redevelopment project. This role ensures that IPC is integrated into all aspects of design, planning, and operational readiness, in line with NHS guidance, Hospital 2.0 principles, and lessons learned from recent national and local experience. The postholder will provide expert input into the Target Operating Model (TOM) and Outline Business Case (OBC), lead the creation of a Redevelopment IPC Strategy and support the delivery of a safe, modern, and resilient healthcare environment.

About the Trust

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust is focused on ensuring high quality, safe and compassionate care while driving forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital. The Trust is committed to a workforce that is representative of the population and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Lead the development and implementation of a standalone IPC strategy specific to the redevelopment, ensuring alignment with national guidance and Hospital 2.0 principles.
• Provide expert IPC input into the TOM and OBC, embedding IPC considerations across design, operations, and clinical pathways.
• Ensure the IPC strategy reflects lessons learned from COVID‑19, national inquiries, and updated NHS IPC guidance.

Governance and Accountability

• Define and contribute to governance structures for IPC decision‑making within the redevelopment programme.
• Act as the named IPC lead for the project, with clear responsibilities for risk assessment, mitigation, and assurance.
• Attend all Clinical and Operational Working Group meetings during RIBA stages 2 and 3, as well as relevant user groups and planning sessions.

Risk‑Based Approach

• Shift the focus from compliance‑based to risk‑based IPC, beginning risk identification at project inception and embedding it throughout design and planning.
• Conduct gap analyses to ensure sufficient IPC expertise and capacity are available for the project.

Design and Estates Integration

• Inform spatial design, ventilation, materials selection, and cleaning protocols.
• Advise on zoning, flow, cleaning regimes, and digital monitoring, ensuring IPC is referenced in the Estates and Facilities Management (EFM) section of the TOM.

Workforce and Operational Readiness

• Embed IPC in workforce training and professional development.
• Support IPC input into commissioning, soft landings, and readiness testing.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead and document stakeholder engagement activities related to IPC.
• Ensure evidence of engagement and risk mitigation is included in TOM/OBC submissions.

Reporting and Communication

• Facilitate two‑way communication between IPC, clinical, and operational teams.
• Provide regular updates to the Clinical Cabinet and Redevelopment Programme Board.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.