Head of Infection Prevention and Control Specialist
2 weeks ago
This position fulfils the role of the designated Infection Control Manager required under national guidelines; to deliver corporate accountabilities and lead Executive Director for Healthcare Associated Infections.
The post holder will lead and oversee NHS Scotland's compliance with and contribution to local, regional, and national developments in healthcare-associated infection policy and guidelines. This will be achieved by strategic planning to ensure that there are risk-assessed and effective structures and processes in place across NHS Scotland.
The post holder is responsible for initiating, establishing, and maintaining a whole-systems approach to the management and prevention of healthcare-associated infections, ensuring compliance with all national guidance, standards, and directives. The aim is to minimize the risk of infection to patients, staff, and carers, ensuring NHS Scotland is at the forefront of the development and implementation of best practice.
About NHS ScotlandNHS Scotland is a leading healthcare organization that puts patients at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organization plays a key role in delivering our healthcare services.
We serve a population of millions across various communities in Scotland. NHS Scotland is comprised of Acute Services, Corporate & Property & Support Services, and Health and Social Care Partnerships, which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities.
What We're Looking ForA registered healthcare professional with registration with the relevant regulatory body.
Educated to or working towards a Master's level.
Knowledge of NHS Scotland's Leadership Qualities framework or equivalent framework.
Management knowledge gained through experience and continuous professional development.
Professional, leadership, and managerial experience within the specialty or area of practice that demonstrates the required breadth of knowledge to lead safely, effectively, and efficiently.
Extensive knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards within the healthcare agenda.
Experience of assessing training needs.
Experience of resource management, including financial, human, and capital.
Experience in service planning, project management, and performance monitoring/reporting.
Knowledge and experience of needs assessment and analysis/interpretation of related data.
A proven track record in sound and effective leadership. Ability to think strategically, corporately, and act as a team player.
A proven track record in developing innovative solutions in meeting organizational requirements and motivating staff to affect change.
A proven track record in developing teams/services and integrated solutions to complex and challenging problems.
Working knowledge of basic information technology.
Contract TypePermanent
Full-time
37 hours
Location and Working PatternThis role will be based in the Infection Prevention and Control team.
The working pattern for this role will be Monday to Friday.
Further InformationFor more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you're looking for more information on the recruitment process, organization, or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack or our recruitment webpage.
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