At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead infection prevention initiatives and provide expert guidance across multiple healthcare settings.
- Company: Join NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, one of the UK's largest healthcare systems.
- Benefits: Enjoy 27+ days of annual leave, NHS pension, and extensive learning opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible working options available; we value work-life balance.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on patient safety and collaborate with a diverse team.
- Qualifications: Registered Nurse with NMC registration and experience in infection prevention.
The predicted salary is between 69300 - 84700 $ per year.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The Role
Are you a passionate and experienced nurse with a commitment to delivering safe, high‑quality patient care? We are looking for a motivated Senior Infection Prevention & Control Nurse to join our Infection Prevention & Control Team, supporting services across the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Beatson Cancer Centre and Glasgow Royal Infirmary. This is an exciting opportunity to provide expert leadership, guidance and strategic advice that helps protect patients, staff and visitors across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. Working alongside experienced multidisciplinary colleagues, you will play a key role in driving continuous improvement and promoting best practice in infection prevention and control. In return, you'll benefit from being part of one of the UK's largest NHS organisations, where staff development, innovation and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis following interview and during the pre‑employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern
- Permanent role, Full-time, 36 hours per week
- Shift Pattern: 36 hours to be worked over 5 days Monday‑Friday
- Location: Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, G51 4TF
Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialist infection prevention and control advice and guidance across a range of clinical and non‑clinical settings
- Support the Lead Infection Prevention and Control Nurse in the delivery and development of the sector IPC service
- Provide leadership, supervision and clinical support to Infection Prevention and Control Nurses within the team
- Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of infection prevention and control strategies, policies and procedures
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to promote compliance with infection prevention and control standards
- Lead and participate in audits, surveillance programmes, investigations and quality improvement initiatives
- Support infection prevention and control activity across NHSGGC sites as required
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
- Educated to Degree level or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and experience
- Postgraduate qualification in Infection Prevention and Control, or currently working towards completion
- Significant experience within infection prevention and control and/or a relevant clinical specialty
- Proven ability to provide leadership, supervision and support within a professional healthcare environment
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills with the ability to build effective working relationships
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across NHSGGC locations as required
What We Offer
- A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
- Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e‑learning and classroom‑based courses
- Enhanced pay for working public holidays
- NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
- Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
This vacancy may close early due to a high volume of applications. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. This post may require a satisfactory PVG Scheme record check.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full‑time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as various, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.
For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact Gillian Mills, Lead Nurse – Infection Prevention and Control Team - 07814313503 - Gillian.mills2@nhs.scot
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