Head of Infection Prevention and Control

Go back York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Head of Infection Prevention and Control The closing date is 29 June 2025

Are you an experienced clinical leader with a passion for Infection Prevention 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 and maintaining 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 isconsistent.The 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 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 for dependants
27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job responsibilities There is a provisional date for face to face interviews being held in York on 17th July 2025.
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 submityourapplication 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 fromeveryone,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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Person Specification Education, Qualifications and Training Registered Nurse and/or Registered Midwife and/or Registered Allied Health Professional
Master's degree or equivalent level of experience
Teaching qualification or equivalent experience
Demonstrable record of continuous professional development
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
Research experience or willingness to support research-based projects
Experience & Knowledge 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.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address York Hospital - TBC but requires Trust wide presence
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