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Band 8d Associate Director of Infection Prevention & Control (IPC)
| Posting date: | 28 October 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £93,903 - £107,412 Per Annum Inclusive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 November 2024 |
| Location: | Romford, RM7 0AG |
| Company: | Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6756576/162-5976-AV-A |
Summary
A Vacancy at Barking Havering and Redbridge Univ Hospitals NHS Trust.
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Barking Havering and Redbridge Unviversity Trust to appoint an experienced infection prevention and control practitioner into the role of Associate Director of Infection Prevention and Control. The post holder will be a senior member of the pathology leadership team within the cancer and clinical support clinical group and will work with the Director for Infection Prevention and Control (DIPC) to lead, manage and provide a proactive strategic infection prevention and control service ensuring that the Trust continually improves its performance in reducing healthcare-associated infections by developing systems that are evidence-based and grounded in best practice. As a professional role model and strong clinical leader you will demonstrate an excellent understanding of infection prevention and control issues, analytical thinking and ensuring that patients are placed at the centre of care delivery.
We have a well established and dynamic Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) team which supports clinical and corporate services across Queens and King George Hospitals as well as community diagnostic centres. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead and inspire teams whilst promoting high standards and excellence in patient care. You will report to the Clinical Group Director of Nursing and be accountable to the Chief Nurse and DIPC.
Interviews: 12th November 2024
This is a senior role within the organisation with key strategic importance. The Associate Director of Infection Prevention and Control (ADIPC) will be responsible for leading the IPC team and managing the operational delivery of the team in line with organisational strategic objectives. The post holder will report operationally to the Director of IPC and will deputise for the DIPC when required. Professional reporting arrangements will be to the Director of Nursing Cancer and Clinical Support Group.
We provide care for the residents of three diverse London boroughs. Most of our 7,800 permanent staff live in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge and the majority are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. We also provide healthcare services to people in south west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county.
Our services include all the major specialties of large acute hospitals and we operate from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen’s Hospital in Romford. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London – more than 300,000 people visited our A&Es in 2023. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Community Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic, and Harold Wood Polyclinic.
We’re pleased to be leading the way inreducing the time our patientswait to get the treatment they need. The Elective Surgical Hub at King George Hospital is one of eight to beaccredited as part of a national scheme; the Care Quality Commission has raised the ratings for urgent and emergency care at Queen’s and King George hospitals; and data released by NHS England showed that the Trust was the most improved in 2023 for reducing waits for emergency care.
We are particularly proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre; Radiotherapy Centre; Hyper Acute Stroke Unit; and dedicated breast care service at King George Hospital. We’re also part of theNorth East London Cancer Alliance.
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Amanda Vickers, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5926. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
This advert closes on Tuesday 5 Nov 2024
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Barking Havering and Redbridge Unviversity Trust to appoint an experienced infection prevention and control practitioner into the role of Associate Director of Infection Prevention and Control. The post holder will be a senior member of the pathology leadership team within the cancer and clinical support clinical group and will work with the Director for Infection Prevention and Control (DIPC) to lead, manage and provide a proactive strategic infection prevention and control service ensuring that the Trust continually improves its performance in reducing healthcare-associated infections by developing systems that are evidence-based and grounded in best practice. As a professional role model and strong clinical leader you will demonstrate an excellent understanding of infection prevention and control issues, analytical thinking and ensuring that patients are placed at the centre of care delivery.
We have a well established and dynamic Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) team which supports clinical and corporate services across Queens and King George Hospitals as well as community diagnostic centres. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead and inspire teams whilst promoting high standards and excellence in patient care. You will report to the Clinical Group Director of Nursing and be accountable to the Chief Nurse and DIPC.
Interviews: 12th November 2024
This is a senior role within the organisation with key strategic importance. The Associate Director of Infection Prevention and Control (ADIPC) will be responsible for leading the IPC team and managing the operational delivery of the team in line with organisational strategic objectives. The post holder will report operationally to the Director of IPC and will deputise for the DIPC when required. Professional reporting arrangements will be to the Director of Nursing Cancer and Clinical Support Group.
We provide care for the residents of three diverse London boroughs. Most of our 7,800 permanent staff live in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge and the majority are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. We also provide healthcare services to people in south west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county.
Our services include all the major specialties of large acute hospitals and we operate from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen’s Hospital in Romford. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London – more than 300,000 people visited our A&Es in 2023. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Community Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic, and Harold Wood Polyclinic.
We’re pleased to be leading the way inreducing the time our patientswait to get the treatment they need. The Elective Surgical Hub at King George Hospital is one of eight to beaccredited as part of a national scheme; the Care Quality Commission has raised the ratings for urgent and emergency care at Queen’s and King George hospitals; and data released by NHS England showed that the Trust was the most improved in 2023 for reducing waits for emergency care.
We are particularly proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre; Radiotherapy Centre; Hyper Acute Stroke Unit; and dedicated breast care service at King George Hospital. We’re also part of theNorth East London Cancer Alliance.
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Amanda Vickers, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5926. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
This advert closes on Tuesday 5 Nov 2024
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