Senior Infection Prevention and Control Nurse B7

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

Are you a passionate and experienced nurse with a commitment to delivering safe, high-quality patient care? We are looking for a motivated Senior Infection Prevention & Control Nurse to join our Infection Prevention & Control Team, supporting services across the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Beatson Cancer Centre and Glasgow Royal Infirmary. This is an exciting opportunity to provide expert leadership, guidance and strategic advice that helps protect patients, staff and visitors across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

Working alongside experienced multidisciplinary colleagues, you will play a key role in driving continuous improvement and promoting best practice in infection prevention and control. In return, you'll benefit from being part of one of the UK's largest NHS organisations, where staff development, innovation and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case-by-case basis following interview and during the pre-employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

Please see below for more details:

Skilled Worker visa and Health and Care Worker visa

• Permanent role, Full-time, 36 hours per week
• Shift Pattern: 36 hours to be worked over 5 days Monday-Friday
• Location:
  
  Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, G51 4TF

• Provide specialist infection prevention and control advice and guidance across a range of clinical and non-clinical settings
• Support the Lead Infection Prevention and Control Nurse in the delivery and development of the sector IPC service
• Provide leadership, supervision and clinical support to Infection Prevention and Control Nurses within the team
• Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of infection prevention and control strategies, policies and procedures
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to promote compliance with infection prevention and control standards
• Lead and participate in audits, surveillance programmes, investigations and quality improvement initiatives
• Support infection prevention and control activity across NHSGGC sites as required

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Educated to Degree level or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and experience
• Postgraduate qualification in Infection Prevention and Control, or currently working towards completion
• Significant experience within infection prevention and control and/or a relevant clinical specialty
• Proven ability to provide leadership, supervision and support within a professional healthcare environment
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills with the ability to build effective working relationships
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across NHSGGC locations as required

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development…