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Infection Prevention and Control Lead

Our client, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare in London with a nationwide network of hospitals is currently recruiting for an Infection Prevention and Control Lead

As an Infection Prevention and Control Lead you will join a team of dedicated staff in their Nursing department.

This is a Full-time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

RGN with specialist qualification in IPC only to apply.

Significant post-graduation experience

Teaching and assessing qualification e.g. ENB 998 (or equivalent).

Specialist knowledge to a level defined for that hospital

Able to apply specialist knowledge to risk assessment and support appropriate controls.

Presentation skills.

Duties of this role include:

To ensure Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) is addressed in all areas of the hospital and reflected throughout all activity related to healthcare provision. Taking accountability for infection prevention all new business, new build and refurbishment. Ensuring compliance to the HCAI code (DH 2010) for CQC requirements in England and equivalent for hospitals in Scotland and Wales.

Lead the team to deliver care that helps improve the health of the individual and wider community.

Lead the team in demonstrating compassion through effective relationships based on empathy, respect and dignity.

Develop own competence to deliver effective care and treatments through improving clinical/technical knowledge / skill, and expertise.


Location: London | Salary: 45000 per year | Job type: