Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced Infection Prevention and Control professional to join our team as Deputy Director of Infection Prevention and Control (DIPC) Lead Nurse.
In this influential role, you will support the DIPC in delivering strategic leadership for infection prevention and control across the Trust. You will lead a skilled multidisciplinary team, provide expert advice and assurance, and work collaboratively with clinical and operational leaders to embed best practice, improve patient outcomes and strengthen a culture of safety throughout the organisation.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and inspire the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) team, championing excellence in patient safety and infection prevention.
- Support the Director of Infection Prevention and Control (DIPC) in delivering the Trust's IPC strategy, policy development and priorities.
- Provide expert advice and leadership on infection prevention, outbreaks and emerging risks.
- Lead infection surveillance, using data and insight to drive quality improvement and safer care.
- Promote a culture of learning through the delivery of IPC education, training and awareness programmes.
- Provide assurance through audit, monitoring and compliance activities, supporting continuous improvement.
- Work collaboratively with clinical and operational teams to embed best practice across the organisation.
- Drive innovation, research and evidence-based practice to improve patient outcomes.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached
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.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of a wide range of approaches to the management of patients, demonstrated by advanced clinical reasoning
- Advanced expert level of knowledge of specialist areas of nursing
- Demonstrable understanding of the role of specialist areas within the current health environment and the impact of current government/regional policy developments
- Robust understanding of all aspects of clinical governance including previous experience of quality issues, audit and risk management
- Knowledge of wider NHS nursing policies and agenda
- Understanding of national guidance and reports in relation to infection control
- Understanding of national mandatory surveillance requirements
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with up to date NMC registration
- Specialist Practitioner qualification in infection control, including skills and competency gained through experience
- Masters degree in infection control or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through any combination of alternative study, employment or voluntary work
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- Management qualification
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Leadership , change management and people management skills
- Project management skills
- Good IT skills including Excel and development of software packages to facilitate management and prevention of infection
- Able to drive and have use of a car
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This advert is for Lead Nurse and Deputy Director IPC (DDIPC) with Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Hampshire Hospitals Cross working. It is listed as a Band 8 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £66,582 - £77,368 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 06 Sep 2026.
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