**Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.**
This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e., child and/or adult), then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
We are seeking to recruit a Lead Nurse in Infection Prevention & Control to work across NHS Lothian Services. We are looking for transformational leaders who are passionate about promoting high standards of clinical care and best practice and are motivated to join our highly skilled Infection Prevention and Control Team.
The function of the service is to deliver a comprehensive infection control service throughout NHS Lothian to minimise healthcare-associated infections among patients, staff, visitors, and others. The successful candidate will have responsibility for promoting and developing best practices in infection prevention and control. You will provide line management for Geographical Leads and deputise for the Associate Director. You will oversee NHS Lothian's Infection Prevention and Control services across acute and community health services, including the adult care home sector. Working in partnership with multidisciplinary teams and national agencies such as Scottish Government, Public Health Scotland, ARHAI Scotland, and NHS ASSURE, you will play a key role in shaping strategy, policy, and practice to support patient safety by reducing healthcare-associated infections.
Our Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan outlines our vision, ambitions, and values to enable excellent patient and service user care. It also details what you can expect from our organization and opportunities for your career development. We emphasize a collaborative, person-focused approach central to delivering high-quality, compassionate, safe, and effective care. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture, supporting the development of a workforce with varied skills and experiences. We are interested in your passion for leadership development and alignment with our Strategic Plan's values and ambitions. We offer strong clinical education foundations through our Clinical Education and Training team, education coordinators, robust induction programs, and preceptorships, working with you to enhance your leadership skills.
Applications are invited from registered nurses/midwives (current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council) educated to degree level, with a postgraduate diploma in Infection Prevention & Control and progressing toward a Master's degree. You should have significant infection control experience, with evidence demonstrating expertise in the field, along with project management and team leadership experience.
Recruitment process – We employ a values and competency-based recruitment process aligned with our Strategic Plan. Our interviews are designed to reflect our Nursing & Midwifery Strategic Plan, and we aim to provide an equitable experience by sharing interview questions in advance.
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