Job summary
We are seeking an inspiring and forward-thinking IPC Lead to drive excellence in infection prevention and control, and champion safe, high quality-care across our organisation.
To Provide strategic leadership of the Trust's approach to Infection Prevention and Control Team and managing the IPC team to support the delivery of high quality and safe care, underpinned by evidenced based IPC practice, in accordance with the Care Quality Commission, Health & Social Care Act and the Code of Practice.
Offer expert advice and guidance to staff, patients, relatives and members of the public when required, supporting the nominated Director for Infection, Prevention and Control.
Deliver upon improvement targets and initiatives identified as part of the Board Assurance Framework, supporting continuous improvement of safe care.
Main duties of the job
Provide strategic leadership and expert advice in relation to all matters relating to infection prevention and control.
- Work collaboratively with the corporate team/service leads and partner agencies to develop the strategic agenda for infection prevention and control.
- To translate the health strategy for infection prevention and control providing leadership in its implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
- To be accountable for the provision of expert infection prevention and control advice based on the interpretation of national statutory and mandatory frameworks and guidelines.
- Working collaboratively in providing high quality evidence-based services to ensure the development and co-ordination of inter-disciplinary and inter-agency relationships in order to minimise the risks to patients, staff and the public.
- The post holder will be the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Responsible Person (Water) providing advice and support in the management of staff and or patients in the location affected in line with this policy and the Trust Water Safety Plan.
- Work with others to minimise the risk of healthcare acquired infections.
- Report to the Board on how the Trust is meeting statutory IPC requirements through an annual review report.
- The post-holder will provide line management of the infection prevention and control team.
About us
We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our website
We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.
We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need to get you started.
We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.
We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.
From city to countryside, market towns to moors you'll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and personal specification for full details of the job description and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and personal specification for full details of the job description and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Education and Training
Essential
- Educated to Masters Level or be able to demonstrate equivalent expert infection prevention and control knowledge, policy and practice
- Full understanding of relevant policy, legislation, drivers and their application to clinical and service area, e.g. Health & Social Care Act 2008 Code of Practice on the prevention & control of infections and related guidance (2014), Department of Health and Public Health guidance
- Detailed understanding of all current infection prevention & control legislation relevant to the clinical area
- Evidence of project work that has impacted on practice and demonstrates a higher level of communication/planning/change that impacts out of own area of work/responsibility
Desirable
- Advanced/expert understanding/application of relevant clinical practice/standards/audit within identified clinical area
- Advanced management/leadership training/qualification or equivalent experience
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in a senior professional leadership role, which has had positive impact/created change within service delivery/practice
- Evidence of advanced practice skills and able to demonstrate the impact of this on practice change/development
- Be able to effectively Chair meetings
- Ability to work across team/organisational boundaries developing and maintaining multi-professional and multi-agency partnerships
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the clinical areas to advanced/expert level of post-graduate diploma/Masters or equivalent knowledge /experiential learning
Desirable
- A breadth of clinical practice including clinically specialising in the field where the post is held
- Proven leadership/management experience, able to demonstrate examples of positive impact/change within service delivery/practice at an advanced level
- Experience of developing others through education, mentorship, coaching, teaching, assessing, presentations, publishing
Skills, Competencies and Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to demonstrate effective communication skills locally and strategically
- Ability to lead and motivate staff to embrace change
- Good time management skills
- Ability to demonstrate ethical values and attitudes within a culture of equality and diversity
Desirable
- Be able to demonstrate leadership/management skills at an advanced level
Person Specification
Qualifications, Education and Training
Essential
- Educated to Masters Level or be able to demonstrate equivalent expert infection prevention and control knowledge, policy and practice
- Full understanding of relevant policy, legislation, drivers and their application to clinical and service area, e.g. Health & Social Care Act 2008 Code of Practice on the prevention & control of infections and related guidance (2014), Department of Health and Public Health guidance
- Detailed understanding of all current infection prevention & control legislation relevant to the clinical area
- Evidence of project work that has impacted on practice and demonstrates a higher level of communication/planning/change that impacts out of own area of work/responsibility
Desirable
- Advanced/expert understanding/application of relevant clinical practice/standards/audit within identified clinical area
- Advanced management/leadership training/qualification or equivalent experience
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in a senior professional leadership role, which has had positive impact/created change within service delivery/practice
- Evidence of advanced practice skills and able to demonstrate the impact of this on practice change/development
- Be able to effectively Chair meetings
- Ability to work across team/organisational boundaries developing and maintaining multi-professional and multi-agency partnerships
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the clinical areas to advanced/expert level of post-graduate diploma/Masters or equivalent knowledge /experiential learning
Desirable
- A breadth of clinical practice including clinically specialising in the field where the post is held
- Proven leadership/management experience, able to demonstrate examples of positive impact/change within service delivery/practice at an advanced level
- Experience of developing others through education, mentorship, coaching, teaching, assessing, presentations, publishing
Skills, Competencies and Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to demonstrate effective communication skills locally and strategically
- Ability to lead and motivate staff to embrace change
- Good time management skills
- Ability to demonstrate ethical values and attitudes within a culture of equality and diversity
Desirable
- Be able to demonstrate leadership/management skills at an advanced level
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust Head Quarters
Building A, Willerby Business Park, Willerby Court
Hull
HU10 6FE
Employer's website
https://www.humber.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
