Manage and provide leadership for the IPC service to facilitate the implementation of the infection control agenda across the Trust, communicates progress against key performance indicators.
Support the Matron on the decontamination work stream with a view to leading on this.
To ensure that business is conducted according to the terms of reference, and that agendas and minutes are distributed through the approved reporting route.
Ensure appraisals and performance reviews of the team including clinical and non-clinical staff.
Act as a role model and change agent to influence the adoption of evidence based best practice.
Support in IPC policy implementation, audit and quality improvement service development. Provide specialist advice and expertise to support the prevention, surveillance, and control of infection.
To be aware of, and contribute to, clinical governance issues relating to infection control across the organisation.
The role is Monday to Friday in core hours. In areas of high pressure there maybe working hours in the evening or over the weekend in the IPC service for support and advice e.g. winter pressures.
Experience in appraisals, performance management and deputising to a team.
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
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