An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and motivated individual to gain 10 months experience as Matron for the Infection Prevention & Control Team at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust.
The Matron for Infection Prevention & Control will provide a highly visible, accessible and authoritative presence in clinical areas. The Matron will be available to patients, their families and staff to provide expert infection prevention and control advice, support and to address problems and concerns as required.
Responsibilities
* Support the Associate Nurse Director for infection prevention & control to deliver the Trusts IPC strategy.
* Provide and support IPC leadership across the Trust, set and audit evidence‑based standards of IPC.
* Manage the IPC team effectively and deliver IPC services across all sites.
* Lead the regional and national IPC agenda and oversee daily operational delivery of a complex infection prevention programme across Stockport NHS Foundation Trust.
* Work autonomously and as part of a team, demonstrating quick thinking, problem‑solving and proven leadership skills.
* Provide expert advice to clinical and non‑clinical colleagues both within and outside the trust, continually reducing risk and improving patient safety and experience.
* Promote principles of good IPC practice, even under severe operational and clinical pressures.
Benefits We Offer To You
* Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
* NHS pension scheme membership
* Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
* NHS Staff discounts
* Cycle to work scheme
* Salary finance – for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
* Stockport Credit Union – for local financial advice
* Flexible working options
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
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