Band 8b Head of Infection Prevention and Control
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced clinician with extensive experience in the practice of Infection Prevention and Control to lead the Infection Prevention and Control Team in BCHC.
Interested applicants must be able to demonstrate significant understanding of IPC, Quality and Safety, Compassionate and Inspirational Leadership as well as Team Management.
Main duties of the job
To lead and manage the Infection Prevention and Control Team who have a supportive, educational and advisory role for all staff and patients within the Trust.
To lead on the delivery of a staff vaccination programme for influenza and Covid 19.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* 1st level Registered Nurse
* Qualification in Infection Control or equivalent
* Educated to Masters level qualification or equivalent
Experience
* Significant experience working as a qualified nurse in the field of infection prevention and control
* Experience in providing expert clinical advice and support to staff and patients on infection prevention and control issues
* Experience in contributing to developing an infection prevention and control nursing service
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.
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