Head of Infection Prevention and Control

2 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom UK Health Security Agency Full time

The postholder will have an ability to work autonomously and as part of an expert team, acting as an advocate for health protection across the UK. They will be responsible for ensuring a high-quality level of engagement with UKHSA national, regional, and local clinical and quality improvement stakeholders to ensure IPC improvement is at the centre of service provision and work collaboratively with the Integrated Care Boards, wider NHS, and Care sectors to facilitate IPC as part of the health protection function of UKHSA. The post holder will support the Deputy Director Nursing and Allied Health Professional the professional development and leadership for clinicians within UKHSA and development of key strategic relationships. Duties also include: Provide line management and leadership to the Infection prevention and control team, supporting professional development for staff within the service.

Identifying individual needs, set objectives to ensure the delivery of the UKHSA agenda and the delivery of evidence-based care. In conjunction with Health Protection/Public Health, clinical and non-clinical multidisciplinary teams and external agencies such as Health Improvement Scotland, develop and maintain strategies for the prevention, surveillance and control of infection. Collaborate in the development on the provision of IPC education with external agencies, social care and UKHSA. Responsible for ensuring adherence to the directorate budget, ensuring appropriate documentation is available for scrutiny.

Constantly striving for value for money and greater efficiency. Collaborate with other divisions to develop plans in order to ensure the organisation is prepared to deal with future pandemic situations in respect of all the managed services and that this is built into a planned programme of work within the organisation. To monitor, interpret and quality assure progress against deliverables. Quality assurance and progress of deliverables to UKHSA that often require adjustments specifically in relation to the complex corporate business agenda, strategic objectives and the business planning process.



  • London Area, United Kingdom SEHA - Abu Dhabi Health Services Co. Full time

    Job DescriptionTo act as Infection Prevention & Control liaison and to implement, promote and maintain an active infection control program through surveillance and investigative activities, consultation, education, policy development, risk assessment, product evaluation and research under supervision and as delegated. To work collaboratively with clinical...


  • London, United Kingdom London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust Full time

    To provide administrative support to the Infection Prevention and Control team, including data collection, surveillance and clerical duties - Manage the Infection Prevention and Control training programme, to meet the needs of the Brent Service Level Agreement for Dentists and General Practitioners - To provide a comprehensive administrative and technical...


  • London SE QH, United Kingdom Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust Full time

    Join Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust as the Associate Director of Infection Prevention and Control (ADIPC) and lead our commitment to delivering safe, high-quality care for our diverse community.This pivotal role offers the opportunity to shape and influence infection prevention and control (IPC) strategy at organisational, regional, and national levels.As...


  • London, United Kingdom King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 4 administrator to join the Infection Prevention and Control Team. The post holder will provide a responsive, efficient, and comprehensive administrative service to the Infection Prevention & Control Team at the PRUH, ensuring that administrative duties and deadlines are achieved. The individual will be highly...


  • London, United Kingdom Infection Prevention Society Full time

    Job description **About Us**: The Infection Prevention Society (IPS) is a membership organisation dedicated to promoting and enhancing the science and practice of infection prevention and control (IPC) within all health and care settings. With a commitment to working collaboratively to prevent infection, the IPS is a supportive network for IPC...


  • London, United Kingdom Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our busy Infection prevention and control team. The surveillance officer will be based at West Middlesex Hospital and has primary responsibility for the surgical site infection surveillance programme (SSIS). This service helps hospitals in England record and follow up incidents of infection after surgery, and use...


  • City Of London, England, United Kingdom Real Full time

    As an experienced specialist nurse working in infection prevention and control you will ensure systems and processes are in place to reduce the incidence of HCAI. You will support the development, implementation and monitoring of high standards of care ensuring equality of service. You will be responsive to the needs of the community and empower clinical...


  • London N QX, United Kingdom NHS Full time

    The post holder will be expected to liaise appropriately with all key members of the multi-disciplinary team. In addition the post holder will be required to liaise with their peers across the Trust, Matrons, the divisional management teams and appropriate corporate division and teams.The post holder will be expected to liaise with colleagues external to the...


  • London, United Kingdom Consult Full time

    Territory Business Manager – Infection Prevention & Surgical SolutionsLocation: LondonTerritory: North, Central & West London (Field-Based)Travel: ~50%Company Vehicle Included Salary: Competitive base salary + OTE (incentive plan)A leading global healthcare organisation is seeking a Territory Business Manager to drive growth across its Infection Prevention...


  • London, United Kingdom Consult Full time

    Job DescriptionTerritory Business Manager – Infection Prevention & Surgical SolutionsLocation: LondonTerritory: North, Central & West London (Field-Based)Travel: ~50%Company Vehicle IncludedSalary: Competitive base salary + OTE (incentive plan)A leading global healthcare organisation is seeking a Territory Business Manager to drive growth across its...