Clinical Nurse Manager 2 - Infection Control

As a senior role model, you will champion best practice in Infection Control, providing expert clinical guidance and support to the multi-professional team. You will play a key role in developing staff across the organisation, using education and training resources to promote continuous improvement and foster a culture of openness, collaboration, and effective communication.

You will lead the Nursing Infection Control Team and hold responsibility for coordinating and delivering Infection Control activities throughout the hospital.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, support, and develop Infection Control practice across the hospital
• Audit and assess infection control practices at ward and departmental level, making evidence-based recommendations for improvement in collaboration with Infection Control Consultants
• Monitor infection risks, rates, and trends, reporting outcomes to the Infection Control Committee
• Investigate and manage outbreaks of infection, advising on appropriate actions in partnership with the Infection Control Doctor and reporting findings to the Infection Control Committee
• Investigate increases in healthcare-associated (nosocomial) infections and recommend practice changes as required
• Act as a specialist advisor to hospital staff on Infection Control matters, promoting best practice at all times
• Educate, support, and regularly update staff on Infection Control policies, procedures, and emerging issues

Requirements

• Registered General Nurse. Minimum 5 years post-registration experience
• Higher diploma in Infection Control desirable
• Previous IPC experience
• Be on the live register with NMBI
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Leadership and management skills
• Knowledge of issues relating to nurse education and development
• Up-to-date knowledge in best practice for issues relating to Infection Control

Mater Private offers

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• The chance to make a real difference in people's lives

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Mater Private Network is an Equal Opportunities Employer