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Job requirements
Essential
6 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
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achieved grade and experience
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Significant senior leadership experience in Infection Prevention and Control within an acute healthcare setting, including responsibility for strategic oversight, governance, assurance and outbreak management.
- application and interview
Demonstrable experience of providing expert advice and assurance to senior leaders, governance committees and multidisciplinary teams on infection prevention, patient safety and quality issues.
- application and interview
Experience of leading service improvement, change management and quality initiatives that have delivered measurable improvements in patient safety or organisational performance.
- application and interview
Knowledge of current Infection Prevention and Control legislation, national guidance, regulatory requirements and healthcare-associated infection prevention strategies.
- application and interview
Ability to lead and influence across organisational boundaries and develop effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
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acheived grade/experience
- application and interview
achieved/experience
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Experience of working across acute and community healthcare settings.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, dynamic and highly motivated nurse leader to join George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group as Head of Nursing for Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) for Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust and our community partners, Surrey Downs Health and Care and Sutton Health and Care.
This senior leadership role has responsibility for the strategic and operational delivery of infection prevention and control services across Epsom and St Helier and community services, providing expert leadership, assurance and advice to support the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality patient care. The post holder will lead a well-established Infection Prevention and Control Team and Vascular Access Service, driving innovation, quality improvement and excellence in infection prevention practice
Main duties of the job
- Contribute to the strategic direction, development and delivery of infection prevention and control services across the Trust and wider health economy.
- Facilitate the effective management of infection risks throughout the organisation through:
- Ø Co-ordination of an effective system of communication relating to infection prevention, surveillance and performance data. Ø Provision of specialist infection prevention and control advice to divisions, departments, teams and individuals, both proactively and in response to identified risks or incidents
- Provide assurance reports to Site Leadership team regarding infection prevention and control performance, risks and compliance with statutory requirements
- Lead and co-ordinate the investigation and management of outbreaks, incidents and healthcare-associated infection risks, working collaboratively with the Lead IPC Doctor and other stakeholders to implement control measures and organisational learning.
- Contribute to the identification, assessment and management of clinical and organisational risks by providing expert analysis, assurance and specialist advice to the organisation.
- Ensure effective systems are in place to provide ongoing assurance of compliance with CQC requirements, the Health and Social Care Act (Hygiene Code), national guidance and other relevant regulatory standards.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Candidates are strongly advised to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for this post to to review the details and main responsibilities for this role before application.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for GESH Lead Nurse for Infection Prevention & Control (ESTH) with St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £72,719 - £83,505 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 05 Oct 2026.
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