Regional Infection Prevention & Control Lead

NHS Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Lothian invites applications for Geographical Lead - Infection Prevention & Control Nurse, based at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. The role provides clinical expertise and line management within the IPC team, supporting acute and community hospitals and care homes in the region.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, require a first-level registered nurse with a postgraduate IPC qualification and a strong portfolio of IPC experience; a commitment to equality and patient safety is

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with post graduate qualification in Infection Prevention & Control.
• Significant IPC experience with a portfolio of evidence.

Responsibilities

• Provide line management within the IPC team and deputise for Lead Nurse when required.
• Deliver an IPC service to support patient safety and reduce healthcare-associated infections.
• Provide clinical expertise and work within a multidisciplinary team to support NHS Lothian acute and community settings.

Skills

Infection prevention & control

Nurse leadership

Line management

Portfolio evidence

Education

Registered Nurse (1st level)

Postgraduate IPC qualification

Job description

NHS Lothian invites applications for Geographical Lead - Infection Prevention & Control Nurse, based at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. The role provides clinical expertise and line management within the IPC team, supporting acute and community hospitals and care homes in the region.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, require a first-level registered nurse with a postgraduate IPC qualification and a strong portfolio of IPC experience; a commitment to equality and patient safety is