Senior Infection Prevention and Control Nurse B7

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Study bursaries

Learning & development opportunities

NHS Pension Scheme

Salary sacrifice car benefit

NHS discounts

Counselling and psychological services

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is recruiting for a Senior Infection Prevention & Control Nurse to provide expert leadership and guidance across multiple sites including Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and Glasgow Royal Infirmary.

The role supports the Lead IPC Nurse, leads IPC activities, and drives continuous improvement in infection prevention and control practices across NHSGGC. A broad IPC background and strong leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Educated to Degree level or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Postgraduate qualification in Infection Prevention and Control, or actively pursuing it.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist infection prevention and control advice across clinical and non-clinical settings.
• Support Lead IPC Nurse in delivery and development of the sector IPC service.
• Provide leadership, supervision and clinical support to IPC nurses within the team.
• Contribute to development, implementation and evaluation of IPC strategies, policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to promote IPC standards compliance.
• Lead and participate in audits, surveillance, investigations and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support IPC activity across NHSGGC sites as required.

Skills

NMC registration

Leadership

Communication

Infection prevention & control

Driving licence

Education

Degree level or equivalent knowledge/experience

Postgraduate qualification in Infection Prevention and Control

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The role:

Are you a passionate and experienced nurse with a commitment to delivering safe, high-quality patient care? We are looking for a motivated Senior Infection Prevention & Control Nurse to join our Infection Prevention & Control Team, supporting services across the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Beatson Cancer Centre and Glasgow Royal Infirmary. This is an exciting opportunity to provide expert leadership, guidance and strategic advice that helps protect patients, staff and visitors across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. Working alongside experienced multidisciplinary colleagues, you will play a key role in driving continuous improvement and promoting best practice in infection prevention and control. In return, you'll benefit from being part of one of the UK's largest NHS organisations, where staff development, innovation and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case-by-case basis following interview and during the pre-employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

Please see below for more details:

Skilled Worker visa and Health and Care Worker visa

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Permanent role, Full-time, 36 hours per week
• Shift Pattern: 36 hours to be worked over 5 days Monday-Friday
• Location: Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, G51 4TF

Key responsibilities:

• Provide specialist infection prevention and control advice and guidance across a range of clinical and non-clinical settings
• Support the Lead Infection Prevention and Control Nurse in the delivery and development of the sector IPC service
• Provide leadership, supervision and clinical support to Infection Prevention and Control Nurses within the team
• Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of infection prevention and control strategies, policies and procedures
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to promote compliance with infection prevention and control standards
• Lead and participate in audits, surveillance programmes, investigations and quality improvement initiatives
• Support infection prevention and control activity across NHSGGC sites as required

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Educated to Degree level or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and experience
• Postgraduate qualification in Infection Prevention and Control, or currently working towards completion
• Significant experience within infection prevention and control and/or a relevant clinical specialty
• Proven ability to provide leadership, supervision and support within a professional healthcare environment
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills with the ability to build effective working relationships
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across NHSGGC locations as required

What we offer:

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

This post may require a satisfactory PVG Scheme record check.

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as "various", we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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