Job summary

Are you an experienced clinical leader with a passion for InfectionPrevention and Control (IPC)?

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is looking for an exceptional practitioner to provide operational IPC leadership across the Trust. This is an exciting opportunity for a registered healthcare professional with IPC experience and a track record in leadership to join the team.

They will have a positive impact on patient safety and experience whilst driving improvement across the organisation. The post holder will support the delivery of an IPC service focused upon the prevention, surveillance and management of Health Care Associated Infection's (HCAI) and other communicable diseases, working closely with the Deputy Director of Infection Prevention and Control, Infection Control Nurses, Consultant Microbiologists, NHS England and the ICB.

The postholder will occupy a high-profile role, be readily accessible, and bear management and consultancy responsibilities for implementing the infection control strategy, while providing effective clinical leadership that supports and inspires colleagues. The postholder will need to be a skilled communicator, capable of engaging with all levels of staff and management of change experience will be vital in driving the Trust's transformation journey within IPC. The role is crucial in establishing andmaintaining the operational IPC assurance processes.

Main duties of the job

You will provide operational day to day management andleadership for the IPC team and programme in line with agreedobjectives, targets, quality standards, resource controls andconstraints, whilst ensuring operational service delivery role involves making a substantial contribution to the initiatives led by the Chief Nurse/Director of IPC and the Deputy Director of IPC (DDIPC), aiming to improve the Trust's adherence to The Health and Social Care Act 2008 and demonstrate awareness of the Care Quality Commission standards.

The role requires working in partnership with Estates and Facilities staff to ensure compliance with legislation and regulatory standards, including but not limited to, Health Technical Memoranda (HTM) and Health Building Notes (HBN), in alignment with Trust Estates and Facilities protocols.

About us

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension fordependants

27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)

Agenerous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k)to support with relocation expensesfor hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/managerat interview stage.

A variety ofdifferent typesof paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave

Confidential advice and support on personal, work,familyand relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Workscheme

An extensive range of learning and development opportunities

Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring,cinemaand financefrom a rangeof providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You areadvised to submityour application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive fromdifferent backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:.

As part ofseekingto become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

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We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promoteSaBRE- Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

Registered Nurse and/or Registered Midwife and/or Registered Allied Health Professional Master's degree or equivalent level of experience Leadership/Management qualification or equivalent experience Teaching qualification or equivalent experience Demonstrable record of continuous professional development

Desirable

Public health experience System working across boundaries with key partners Member of Infection Prevention and Control Society Expert training or courses in Water, Ventilation and Estates issues Communicable disease/Public Health qualification Project management qualification or extensive change management experience Research experience or willingness to support research-based projects

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

Significant experience working in the field of infection prevention control and cleanliness, including communicable diseases Evidence of providing practice development designing, delivering, and evaluating training programmes and teaching experience Experience of complex data analysis, report writing and delivering presentations Experience of undertaking effective investigations using PSIRF principles Experience of leading the management of complex incidents and outbreaks related to IPC Financial and budgetary management experience Experience working with research, policies, audit and surveillance and leading Quality Improvement Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of infection prevention control, health protection and cleanliness legislation, standards and guidance and ability to advise on a range of medical devices. Organisational Structure Chief Nurse (DIPC) Deputy DIPC Head of Infection Prevention and Control Infection Prevention and Control Team Knowledge and experience of service redesign Ability to make judgements and decisions to a diverse range of situations Knowledge of current research and advising others on implementation of relevant research findings, evidenced based practices.