Infection Prevention and Control Matron
Core
Senior nurse leader responsible for operational management of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) teams across two NHS trusts, driving evidence-based practice and patient safety.
Role type
Senior IC Infection Prevention and Control Matron
Builds
Safe, effective, evidence-based infection prevention and control practices across a group model of hospitals
Domain
Healthcare / Hospital Infection Control
Required skills
IPC knowledge, operational management, clinical leadership, outbreak management, policy harmonization, data analysis, change management, stakeholder engagement
Preferred skills
Teaching qualification, management qualification, budget management, team leadership, coaching and mentoring, clinical governance knowledge, audit and research experience
Technologies
Intermediate IT skills, presentation tools
Responsibilities
Provide visible professional leadership across both organizations, manage the IPC team operations, lead improvements in clinical practice and environmental standards, offer expert advice during outbreaks and incidents, champion best practice and staff education, contribute to harmonizing IPC policies and resources
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities