Senior Infection Prevention & Control Matron

Portsmouth Hospitals University Nhs Trust; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site nursery

Wellness centre access

Staff networks and wellbeing

Job summary

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is recruiting an experienced IPC Matron to provide senior leadership for infection prevention and control across Portsmouth and Isle of Wight NHS Trusts. The role focuses on patient safety, quality improvement and group-wide IPC standards, with cross-site responsibilities and 30 hours per week as a fixed term maternity cover.

The post requires a current RN with NMC registration, a degree in IP (or equivalent) and evidence of management training.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in infection prevention and control leadership.
• RN with NMC registration and current practice.
• Experience developing policy, guidelines and managing resources.
• Experience leading teams in acute hospital settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible professional leadership across both organisations.
• Responsible for operational management of the IPC team.
• Lead improvements in clinical practice, patient pathways and environmental standards.
• Offer expert advice during outbreaks, incidents and quality reviews.
• Champion best practice, education and engagement with staff and patients.
• Harmonise IPC policies and resources across the group model.

Skills

IPC leadership

Executive communication

Cross-organisational collaboration

Change management

Proactive problem solving

Education

NMC registered nurse

Degree in IP or Masters in IP (in progress)

Teaching qualification/experience

Management qualification

Job description

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is recruiting an experienced IPC Matron to provide senior leadership for infection prevention and control across Portsmouth and Isle of Wight NHS Trusts. The role focuses on patient safety, quality improvement and group-wide IPC standards, with cross-site responsibilities and 30 hours per week as a fixed term maternity cover.

The post requires a current RN with NMC registration, a degree in IP (or equivalent) and evidence of management training.