Job summary Stakeholder Event: 12th June 2026 Panel Interview: 15th June 2026 We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced senior IPC nurse leader to work in one of England's largest acute hospital Trusts. Leading IPC strategy, you will provide credible and visible leadership across our multiple sites and deliver professional advice on all aspects of IPC. Reporting to the Deputy Chief Nurse, you will be responsible for ensuring strategies are developed and implemented to prevent avoidable Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAIs) at all levels in the organisation. With a track record of managing IPC teams, you will thrive on maintaining the highest standards of IPC and demonstrate an engaging and inclusive approach. Working closely with the Chief Medical Officer and Chief Nurse, you will be confident in providing assurance at board level and have experience of developing and presenting papers at formal committees. This is a real opportunity to operate at scale and make a significant contribution to patient care. Main duties of the job AsCorporateDirector ofInfection Prevention & Control (IPC)the post holder will lead the Infection Prevention and Control strategy and agenda in collaboration with theDeputyChief Nurse/Chief Nurse. The post holder will also be a senior member of the Corporate Nursing team and provide leadership and support to the wider portfolio within the Chief Nurse's remit asrequired. The post holder is responsible with the Chief Nurse (Director of Infection Prevention and Control) and Infection Control Doctor (ICD) for the prevention, monitoring, investigation and control of infection within the Trust. About us Working for our organisation At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust. Candidate Pack Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will provide senior leadership, strategicsupportand specialist clinical expert advice across the organisation in relation to infection prevention and control, clinicalsustainabilityand clinical quality, including the drive to improve standards of care and patient experience. They will exercisehigh levelsof judgement, discretion and decision making in clinical care. They will ensure the delivery of a robust Infection Prevention and Control service to the Trust (across all sites) thereby reducing the incidence of healthcare associated infections and contributing to the quality of patient care and service delivery. They will work witha high levelof autonomy, working closely with the divisional teams and corporate services such as Estates, creating workable solutions,providinghighly expertadviceand acting as a representative for the Trust on external advisory groups/bodies as required. The post holder will work in collaboration with the Chief Nurse Senior Leadership Team to be the public face of infection prevention and control and will be responsiblefor the production ofthe annual report, providing details on the organisations infection prevention and control programme and publication of Health Care Associated Infection data for the organisation. Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for full role and responsibility. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will provide senior leadership, strategicsupportand specialist clinical expert advice across the organisation in relation to infection prevention and control, clinicalsustainabilityand clinical quality, including the drive to improve standards of care and patient experience. They will exercisehigh levelsof judgement, discretion and decision making in clinical care. They will ensure the delivery of a robust Infection Prevention and Control service to the Trust (across all sites) thereby reducing the incidence of healthcare associated infections and contributing to the quality of patient care and service delivery. They will work witha high levelof autonomy, working closely with the divisional teams and corporate services such as Estates, creating workable solutions,providinghighly expertadviceand acting as a representative for the Trust on external advisory groups/bodies as required. The post holder will work in collaboration with the Chief Nurse Senior Leadership Team to be the public face of infection prevention and control and will be responsiblefor the production ofthe annual report, providing details on the organisations infection prevention and control programme and publication of Health Care Associated Infection data for the organisation. Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for full role and responsibility. Person Specification Qualifications/ Knowledge and skills Essential Degree level or equivalent education Registered Nurse Master's degree or equivalent knowledge/ experience; MBA or Doctorate Experience Essential Senior Nurse Leadership experience in an acute healthcare organisation and a credible clinician in their field of IPC Experience as a Deputy DIPC - credibility of knowledge of IPC Experience of clinical governance and of the measures to ensure patient safety Can demonstrate a track record of successful delivery and innovation Experience of strategy development Establishing and sustaining effective strategic direction Experience of outbreak management Experience of teaching to undergraduates and postgraduates Detailed knowledge and understanding of current nursing policies such as safe staffing revalidation and safeguarding Extensive and detailed knowledge of: Surveillance/epidemiology, Screening, Outbreak management in acute healthcare setting, Surgical site infection, IPC in the built environment, Decontamination/Sterilisation, Disinfection, Water safety, Soft FM/cleaning, Endoscopy, Effective monitoring arrangements, Training and education An understanding of the value of epidemiological analysis within the IPC function Able to take full independent responsibility for clinical advice and management of HCAIs A good understanding of the current context of health and social care, and of clinical learning and research Experience of incident management Communication Skills Essential Highly developed communication, negotiation, and influencing skills Ability to convey highly complex and contentious messages Proven ability to work effectively with a wide range of clinical professionals Ability to present complex information to a range of audiences Skilled in conflict resolution and partnership working Confidence and ability to challenge colleagues Develop good working relationships with colleagues across Trust and with External stakeholders Desirable Experience of media engagement People Management and Development Essential Highly developed and credible leadership skills Able to lead, motivate and influence individuals both within and external to the organisation Ability to hold others to account Experience of managing performance, change and complex people issues Ability to work under pressure and lead through ambiguity Desirable Coaching or mentoring qualification Analytical & Judgment skills Essential Highly developed analytical and judgement skills Ability to interpret complex data and make sound decisions Experience of critical decision making in relation to operational and clinical risk Planning & Organisational Skills Essential Strong problem-solving abilities High level objective setting Demonstrate efficient use of resources Excellent time management and prioritisation Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Essential Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). Person Specification Qualifications/ Knowledge and skills Essential Degree level or equivalent education Registered Nurse Master's degree or equivalent knowledge/ experience; MBA or Doctorate Experience Essential Senior Nurse Leadership experience in an acute healthcare organisation and a credible clinician in their field of IPC Experience as a Deputy DIPC - credibility of knowledge of IPC Experience of clinical governance and of the measures to ensure patient safety Can demonstrate a track record of successful delivery and innovation Experience of strategy development Establishing and sustaining effective strategic direction Experience of outbreak management Experience of teaching to undergraduates and postgraduates Detailed knowledge and understanding of current nursing policies such as safe staffing revalidation and safeguarding Extensive and detailed knowledge of: Surveillance/epidemiology, Screening, Outbreak management in acute healthcare setting, Surgical site infection, IPC in the built environment, Decontamination/Sterilisation, Disinfection, Water safety, Soft FM/cleaning, Endoscopy, Effective monitoring arrangements, Training and education An understanding of the value of epidemiological analysis within the IPC function Able to take full independent responsibility for clinical advice and management of HCAIs A good understanding of the current context of health and social care, and of clinical learning and research Experience of incident management Communication Skills Essential Highly developed communication, negotiation, and influencing skills Ability to convey highly complex and contentious messages Proven ability to work effectively with a wide range of clinical professionals Ability to present complex information to a range of audiences Skilled in conflict resolution and partnership working Confidence and ability to challenge colleagues Develop good working relationships with colleagues across Trust and with External stakeholders Desirable Experience of media engagement People Management and Development Essential Highly developed and credible leadership skills Able to lead, motivate and influence individuals both within and external to the organisation Ability to hold others to account Experience of managing performance, change and complex people issues Ability to work under pressure and lead through ambiguity Desirable Coaching or mentoring qualification Analytical & Judgment skills Essential Highly developed analytical and judgement skills Ability to interpret complex data and make sound decisions Experience of critical decision making in relation to operational and clinical risk Planning & Organisational Skills Essential Strong problem-solving abilities High level objective setting Demonstrate efficient use of resources Excellent time management and prioritisation Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Essential Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. 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.. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. 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.. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 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