CNM3 Infection Prevention and Control

Servisource Healthcare Perm; Mullingar; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary aligned with HSE

Permanent full-time contract

Recruitment support throughout hiring

No recruitment fees

Zusammenfassung

Servisource is recruiting an experienced Infection Prevention & Control Lead (CNM3) to lead the IPC programme within a leading Irish healthcare provider. The post combines strategic development with operational governance and requires active registration with NMBI.

The role emphasises surveillance, policy development, staff training and audit activity across an acute hospital environment, with a strong focus on HIQA and HSE standards and accreditation. This is a senior, permanent position.

Qualifikationen

• Postgraduate qualification in Infection Prevention & Control (Level 9 or equivalent) is required.
• NMBI registration is essential.
• Management qualification (Level 8 or above) or equivalent leadership experience.
• Minimum 5 years' post-registration nursing experience with substantial IPC exposure.

Aufgaben

• Lead and oversee the hospital's Infection Prevention & Control programme.
• Act as the IPC specialist and provide expert guidance to clinical teams and management.
• Chair and support Infection Control Committee activities and governance structures.

Kenntnisse

IPC leadership

Nurse leadership

Quality improvement

Regulatory compliance

Ausbildung

Postgraduate IPC qualification (Level 9)

Nursing qualification (RN)

Management qualification (Level 8+)

Jobbeschreibung

Servisource is recruiting an experienced Infection Prevention & Control Lead (CNM3) on behalf of a leading healthcare provider in Ireland. This senior leadership role is responsible for the strategic development, implementation, and oversight of the organisation's Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) programme, ensuring compliance with HIQA, HSE, CHKS and national best practice standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the hospital's Infection Prevention & Control programme.
• Act as the designated IPC specialist, providing expert guidance to clinical teams and management.
• Chair and support Infection Control Committee activities and governance structures.
• Monitor and report on IPC performance, risks and quality improvement initiatives.
• Lead surveillance, investigation and management of healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs).
• Support outbreak management, isolation precautions and communicable disease control measures.
• Develop, review and implement IPC policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Deliver IPC education and training to multidisciplinary teams.
• Conduct audits and lead root cause analysis of infection-related incidents.
• Ensure compliance with HIQA standards, HSE guidance and accreditation requirements.
• Active NMBI registration.
• Postgraduate qualification in Infection Prevention & Control (Level 9 or equivalent), or a recognised IPC specialist qualification with substantial IPC experience.
• Management qualification (Level 8 or above), or equivalent leadership experience.
• Minimum 5 years' post-registration nursing experience, including significant IPC experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading IPC programmes within an acute hospital setting.
• Experience in HCAI surveillance, audit, quality improvement and policy development.
• Experience working with regulatory and accreditation bodies such as HIQA and CHKS.
• Experience delivering education and training to multidisciplinary teams.
• Unrestricted right to work in Ireland.
• Previous experience in a private acute hospital setting.
• Familiarity with CHKS and JAG accreditation standards.
• Experience in antimicrobial stewardship programmes.
• Knowledge of healthcare risk management frameworks.
• Membership of a relevant professional body, such as the Infection Prevention Society.
• Experience supporting healthcare construction, renovation or expansion projects.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary aligned with experience and HSE pay scales.
• Permanent full-time contract.
• Dedicated recruitment support throughout the hiring process.
• No recruitment or placement fees.

If you're an experienced Infection Prevention & Control professional looking to take the next step in your leadership career, we'd love to hear from you.