A fantastic part-time opportunity is now available for an acute healthcare professional (e.g.

RN Adult, ODP) experienced in implementing and monitoringIPC measures to join one of the UK’s leading elective healthcare providers as an Infection Prevention and Control Lead.

Rated fully “Good” by the CQC, the hospital offers both routine and complex interventions across a diverse range of specialties; with 3 theatres, dedicated oncology and ambulatory care units, and on-site investigative and physiotherapy services, the hospital provides premium medical, surgical and rehabilitative services for orthopaedics, cosmetics, cardiology, and more.

As Infection Prevention and Control Lead, you will be central to IPC efforts across the hospital for all activity related to healthcare provisions, including during site expansion and refurbishment.

Your role will typically involve duties such as:

• ensuring ongoing regulatory compliance across all areas;
• advising on risk and precautionary measures when it comes to clinical waste, equipment and hygiene;
• devising and circulating new IPC policies upon the assessment of previous outcomes and updated guidance on best practice.

In return, you can be assured of a broad range of CPD options, the right work-life balance, an open working environment, and enhanced support for those big life changes.

This is a permanent, part-time position (22.5h per week); there may be some flexibility with working days and hours for the right candidate.

Person specification:

To succeed as an Infection Prevention and Control Lead, you must have:

• Registration with the NMC (Registered Nurse, RN Adult) or the HCPC (allied health professionals).
• Specialist knowledge and experience of hospital-applicable infection prevention and control programmes.
• Confidence in drawing up reports on, presenting, and teaching IPC policies.

Benefits/enhancements include:

• Modern environment with evident and ongoing investment
• Private healthcare scheme, covering pre-existing conditions
• Sector-leading, fully-funded CPD opportunities (incl.
  
  industry-recognised qualifications and leadership development)
• Friends & Family hospital discounts
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with length of service (pro rata for part-time)
• Enhanced benefits for new parents
• Non-contributory life assurance
• Access to substantial retail and leisure discounts, including the Blue Light Card
• Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support
• Employee referral and recognition schemes
• Private pension scheme
• And more!