Job overview

The post holder will be a registered nurse with demonstrable leadership skills and significant experience as a senior nurse and clinical expert in the field of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC).  

They will have a proven track record of leadership projects and training, as well as an in-depth knowledge of associated working partnerships/services that have a direct impact on IPC.  S/he will be directly responsible to the NCA Assistant Director of Nursing Infection Prevention and Control and accountable to the Director of Nursing Infection Prevention and Control and Chief Nurse (DIPC) in delivering upon the Northern Care Alliance (NCA) IPC strategy at care organisation level.  

The post holder will be part of the senior IPC leadership team, acting as a deputy when required, and as senior support to IPC staff across the NCA as required.  They will be required to be adaptable to the service needs of the group which will require cross site working/cover as necessary to maintain a safe and optimal IPC service across the NCA.  The post holder will support the IPC strategy as the organisation moves towards a clinically led model of operation, by collaborating and engaging with senior management teams of the clinical groups to deliver upon the overall IPC agenda, creating workable solutions and providing highly expert professional infection control advice, leadership decision making, and accurate and timely reporting.  

Main duties of the job

Provide managerial and professional leadership for the Infection Prevention and Control Team (IPC team) as a senior nurse leader, ensuring the delivery of a high quality proactive IPC service in accordance with the Care Quality Commission, Health Care Act and the Code of Practice. 

The successful candidate will inspire and motivate others, acting as a role model and a professional source of advice for staff, patients, relatives and members of the public when required.

You will be confident in using evidence based IPC and in challenging and innovating evidence to ensure that IPC remains a highly visible service on the CO agenda and an integral part of a robust patient safety programme.  They will deliver upon improvement targets and initiatives with the support of the ADNS IPC and the Director of Nursing IPC and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. 

We are looking for the successful candidate to support the continuous development, implementation and monitoring of an expert IPC service, actively encouraging and enabling advancement and development of the IPC workforce, enabling individuals and teams to be the very best they can be. 

The post holder will use their leadership skills to facilitate collaborative working across the organisation and key stakeholders, thereby strengthening the IPC service and agenda across the NCA. 

Working for our organisation

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester.  Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.  

Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack (opens in existing window)