Matron for Infection Prevention and Control
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Job Summary
The Matron for Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) is to be a visible leader with clinical expertise in the field of IPC and decontamination. The post holder will be an expert IPC specialist nurse, manager, and budget holder for the infection control service, providing clinical and managerial leadership.
The Matron for IPC will provide operational leadership of IPC and service delivery, implementing and delivering the IPC annual plan. The Matron for IPC will promote, influence and develop knowledge in respect of infection control practice through networks of education and training, to minimize the risk of healthcare-associated infections.
An experienced Infection Control Nurse specialist who will operate across all directorates within Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Trust and independent contractor services, predominantly working with clinical services across the Trust while retaining essential links with other support functions such as Estates and Facilities.
Main Duties of the Job
1. Lead the IPC Team including provision of clinical leadership, mentorship, and supervision and use of the appraisal process to set priorities for the Team members' work streams.
2. Develop team, set objectives and/or quality improvement projects, and coordinate activities to achieve objectives.
3. Manage the IPC Team to ensure an effective and efficient service to patients and staff through leadership and supervision, robust governance processes, support, and development to provide quality care to patients based on best practice.
4. Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with infection control teams across the local Integrated Care System and beyond, as well as with teams at the UK Health Security Agency.
5. Operationally manage the team and service resources effectively.
About Us
We have in excess of 5000 staff working over 50 sites, providing a diverse range of services. We strive to support an organisational culture that is welcoming, builds and celebrates inclusivity and diversity, and provides a sense of belonging and trust.
The Annual NHS Staff Survey Gives Our People The Opportunity To Tell Us About Their Experience Working At The Trust. For The 2023 Survey Just Over 2800 Colleagues Gave Us Their Views (58.5%). It Was Great To See From The Results That Colleagues Are Saying That:
* 89.7% believe they are making a positive difference to patients/service users;
* 73.3% would recommend the organisation as a place to work;
* 82.4% agree that care of patients and service users is the organisation's priority;
* 76.7% would be happy with the standard of care for a friend or relative.
Our results put us as 5th nationally as a Community, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities NHS Employer of Choice and 1st equal amongst all NHS Provider Trusts in the South West. However, we know we have more to do and will continue to drive forward our commitment to making GHC a Great Place to Work.
Job Responsibilities
Professional Management and Clinical Leadership
1. Manage and provide leadership for the IPC service to facilitate the implementation of the infection control agenda across the Trust, communicating progress against key performance indicators.
2. To ensure that business is conducted according to the terms of reference, and that agendas and minutes are distributed through the approved reporting route.
3. Ensure appraisals and performance reviews of the team including clinical and non-clinical staff.
4. Act as a role model and change agent to influence the adoption of evidence-based best practice.
5. Be responsible for IPC policy implementation, audit, and quality improvement service development.
6. To be aware of, and contribute to, clinical governance issues relating to infection control. These issues cross organisational, professional, and speciality boundaries.
Person Specification
Professional
Essential
* Specialist qualification in IPC
* Registered Nurse
Desirable
* Decontamination qualification
Experience
Essential
* Extensive experience in Infection prevention & Control
* Experience in Clinical Governance and Risk
Desirable
* Experience in performance management
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer Details
Employer name: Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Edward Jenner Court, 1010 Pioneer Avenue, Gloucester, GL3 4AW
Employer's website: https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/
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