Infection Prevention Control Nurse Team Lead

University Hospital Crosshouse

NHS Scotland:

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

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Position:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Infection Prevention Control Nurse Team Lead based at University Hospital Crosshouse. This post is offered on a permanent basis.

Please note that we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once enough applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at your earliest opportunity.

Hours:

XXX hours per week.

UK Driving Licence:

A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

What you will do:

The Nurse Team Lead will provide professional leadership and operational management to promote the delivery of a sustainable Infection Prevention and Control Service across Surveillance, the Built Environment, Care Homes, Community Partnerships and Acute Services throughout NHS Ayrshire and Arran. The post holder will be integral to the operational management of the Infection Prevention and Control Service on all matters relating to the prevention and control of infection and will be expected to demonstrate relevant leadership experience within the specialty. Working in partnership with all members of the Infection Prevention and Control Team, the post holder will support the minimisation of the risk of Healthcare Associated Infection (HAI) to patients, staff, visitors and others, in line with national Infection Prevention and Control guidance and evidence-based practice. The post holder will contribute to the development and implementation of the annual Infection Prevention and Control programme, including education, audit, research and policy development. They will also support the production of the Infection Control Annual Report and Work Plan.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description.

Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post:

The successful candidate will have relevant leadership experience within Infection Prevention and Control and possess the knowledge, skills and experience required to provide professional leadership and operational management across a range of Infection Prevention and Control services.

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification.