Job Description

This role will suit those already working at a senior level in IPC (band 7 or above). Acting as an expert IPC practitioner, the post holder will lead on the operational delivery of the trust IPC strategy through risk assessment, surveillance, audit, training & education, policies & guideline development.They will demonstrate highly developed specialist infection prevention knowledge as a result of extensive experience within infection prevention, supported by a specialist qualification in IPC and act as an expert on highly complex infection prevention matters across the trust.They will play a key role in co-ordination and development of a quality IPC service for the trust, providing education, support and guidance to all trust staff and ensuring a patient focussed service to reduce the risk of healthcare associated infections.The post holder will demonstrate high level of clinical decision-making, working in close partnership with the Associate Director for IPC and deputise when required.The post holder will work closely with the Associate Director for IPC, so as to provide comprehensive assistance and support to the IPC team and the wider workforce.They will have a key role in line management responsibilities and support the professional development of the IPC nursing team, and possess leadership and managerial skills.Main duties of the jobTo implement and lead a programme for the prevention, investigation, surveillance, and control of infection in collaboration with the Associate director of IPC , ensuring that correct policies and governance processes are followed.To undertake a regular review of the Trust's infection control policies, updating as required and ensuring that relevant changes are communicated and implemented within the Trust.To agree standards of practice and forms of monitoring through policy development, implementation, monitoring and practice observation.Have a current understanding of common infection control management and demonstrates capability to respond to rapidly changing clinical scenarios and emerging clinical knowledge.To provide advice to Trust staff when outbreaks and incidents occur and facilitate outbreak meetings for the team/ward involved.To provide prompt response to regulatory bodies enquiries in collaboration with the Associate director of IPC.To draft the Infection Control Annual Report in collaboration with the Associate director of IPC, summarising the work undertaken within the year and making recommendations in relation to the work programme for the following year.To provide professional developmental support to the Band 7 IPC Nurses.About usNorth London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people.Our Five-Year Strategy:We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home.With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for allWe will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care.We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology.In order to meet the needs of the Trust you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work. This may mean that you are required to work at any location that fall under Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey or Islington. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or permanent basis.Date posted01 May 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalaryxc2xa353,755 to xc2xa360,504 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Flexible workingReference number455-NLFT-0010Job locationsBetween St Pancras Hospital and Chase Farm1st Floor, East Wing, St Pancras Hospital 4 St Pancras Way.LondonNW1 0PEJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe Infection Prevention and control Matron will work with the associate director for IPC: (full Job description attached)1.1 Clinical/Managerial Responsibilities1.1.1 To implement and lead a programme for the prevention, investigation, surveillance, and control of infection in collaboration with the Associate director of IPC , ensuring that correct policies and governance processes are followed.1.1.2 To undertake a regular review of the Trusts infection control policies, updating as required and ensuring that relevant changes are communicated and implemented within the Trust.1.1.3 To agree standards of practice and forms of monitoring through policy development, implementation, monitoring and practice observation.1.1.4 Have a current understanding of common infection control management and demonstrates capability to respond to rapidly changing clinical scenarios and emerging clinical knowledge.1.1.5 To provide advice to Trust staff when outbreaks and incidents occur and facilitate outbreak meetings for the team/ward involved.1.1.6 To document outbreak meetings, keep a log of outbreak calls and face to face contacts, including recording the advice given.This is not an exhaustive list, please see the attached and Person Specification for more information on the role requirements and duties. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe Infection Prevention and control Matron will work with the associate director for IPC: (full Job description attached)1.1 Clinical/Managerial Responsibilities1.1.1 To implement and lead a programme for the prevention, investigation, surveillance, and control of infection in collaboration with the Associate director of IPC , ensuring that correct policies and governance processes are followed.1.1.2 To undertake a regular review of the Trusts infection control policies, updating as required and ensuring that relevant changes are communicated and implemented within the Trust.1.1.3 To agree standards of practice and forms of monitoring through policy development, implementation, monitoring and practice observation.1.1.4 Have a current understanding of common infection control management and demonstrates capability to respond to rapidly changing clinical scenarios and emerging clinical knowledge.1.1.5 To provide advice to Trust staff when outbreaks and incidents occur and facilitate outbreak meetings for the team/ward involved.1.1.6 To document outbreak meetings, keep a log of outbreak calls and face to face contacts, including recording the advice given.This is not an exhaustive list, please see the attached and Person Specification for more information on the role requirements and duties.Person SpecificationQualifications/ RegistrationsEssential

• RGN/NMC level 1 Registration with substantial current experience in a senior IPC nursing role/
• Qualification in Infection Control at Degree level or equivalent.
• Evidence of relevant ongoing professional development specific to this role
• or equivalent university modules as part of a diploma / degree course.

Desirable

• Recognised management qualification
• Post graduate degree in IPC or other disciplines
• Experience of contributing towards development at Local, Sector/Regional or National Level Demonstrates awareness of the MHA 1983 (amended) and Mental Capacity Act 2005 and relevant Public Health legislation

Skills/ AbilitiesEssential

• Demonstrates highly effective influencing and communication skills. Ability to prioritise own workload and that of others in meeting specific deadlines. Proven ability to manage, develop and influence a workforce through change processes.
• Proven ability to manage, develop and influence a workforce through change processes.
• Proven ability to act as a role model to senior and junior staff members

Desirable

• Evidence of leading service development changes or Quality improvement projects. Coaching of individuals or Mentoring Experience. Experience of Publishing or Conference presentations. Experience of research and development in practice. Budget management.

Experience/ KnowledgeEssential

• IT Literate in word, excel, PowerPoint, email and use of internet with excellent keyboard skills. Highly professional appearance, with adherence to trust policy -acts as a role model for others Self aware, confident, self-reliant and resilient.
• . Able to deliver to tight deadlines and to rapidly switch between multiple pieces of work in order to respond to unpredictable service demands. Able to manage and balance conflicting demands on self and team Highly developed analytical skills. Able to identify risks and anticipate issues likely to arise. Able to understand a broad range of complex information quickly and make decisions where there may be no obvious solution.
• Able to work across professional and organisational boundaries to negotiate and agree joint programmes of work. Able to take decisions, using a risk-based approach and specialist knowledge, and demonstrate an understanding of corporate priorities and challenges

Desirable

• Experience of policy development and effective implementation.

Person SpecificationQualifications/ RegistrationsEssential

• RGN/NMC level 1 Registration with substantial current experience in a senior IPC nursing role/
• Qualification in Infection Control at Degree level or equivalent.
• Evidence of relevant ongoing professional development specific to this role
• or equivalent university modules as part of a diploma / degree course.

Desirable

• Recognised management qualification
• Post graduate degree in IPC or other disciplines
• Experience of contributing towards development at Local, Sector/Regional or National Level Demonstrates awareness of the MHA 1983 (amended) and Mental Capacity Act 2005 and relevant Public Health legislation

Skills/ AbilitiesEssential

• Demonstrates highly effective influencing and communication skills. Ability to prioritise own workload and that of others in meeting specific deadlines. Proven ability to manage, develop and influence a workforce through change processes.
• Proven ability to manage, develop and influence a workforce through change processes.
• Proven ability to act as a role model to senior and junior staff members

Desirable

• Evidence of leading service development changes or Quality improvement projects. Coaching of individuals or Mentoring Experience. Experience of Publishing or Conference presentations. Experience of research and development in practice. Budget management.

Experience/ KnowledgeEssential

• IT Literate in word, excel, PowerPoint, email and use of internet with excellent keyboard skills. Highly professional appearance, with adherence to trust policy -acts as a role model for others Self aware, confident, self-reliant and resilient.
• . Able to deliver to tight deadlines and to rapidly switch between multiple pieces of work in order to respond to unpredictable service demands. Able to manage and balance conflicting demands on self and team Highly developed analytical skills. Able to identify risks and anticipate issues likely to arise. Able to understand a broad range of complex information quickly and make decisions where there may be no obvious solution.
• Able to work across professional and organisational boundaries to negotiate and agree joint programmes of work. Able to take decisions, using a risk-based approach and specialist knowledge, and demonstrate an understanding of corporate priorities and challenges

Desirable

• Experience of policy development and effective implementation.

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