Liverpool Women’s NHS FT became part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG) in November 2024, following the coming together with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT. UHLG was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide to our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities – from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, UHLG is also their local NHS, providing general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
At Liverpool Women’s Hospital, each year we deliver approximately 7,500 babies, carry out around 50,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly and premature newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles, and conduct over 4,000 genetic appointments.
We believe that this, along with a strong dedication to research and innovation, makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.
Liverpool Women’s has an excellent reputation and is a centre of excellence. It is an exciting environment to work in and a great place to develop your career for many years to come.
We invite you to review why Liverpool Women’s Hospital is a great place to work: https://vimeo.com/556197652
We reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received sufficient applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic lead nurse for Infection Prevention and Control to join our dedicated Infection prevention team to deliver specialist advice, education and services at Liverpool Women`s Hospital.
You should be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to engage an motivate others, have appropriate clinical, managerial experience and be computer literate. You must also possess excellent organisational skills and be able to demonstrate that you can work autonomously and as part of a team, be a quick thinker, problem solver and demonstrate effective and proven leadership skills. The post holder is responsible for the delivery of evidence based clinical standards , ensuring high quality care and providing effective leadership and management in relation to infection prevention and control . The post holder will manage the Infection prevention and control team provide clear and visible leadership for infection prevention at Liverpool Women`s Hospital to contain and reduce healthcare associated infections through risk assessment, surveillance , audit , education policies guidelines and post infection reviews.
Main duties of the job
Manage and develop the Trust’s Infection Prevention and Control plans in conjunction with the Deputy Director of Infection Prevention (DIPC).
Working closely with the Deputy DIPC and the Infection Control Doctor, the post holder will provide strategic leadership for delivery of the IPC agenda, and management of infection prevention.
To ensure the prevention, surveillance and control of healthcare related infection in the Trust, and the attainment of key Trust performance targets relating to Infection Prevention and Control. Ensuring that systems and processes are in place to comply with relevant legislation and governance requirements, linking with professional bodies, and others such as commissioners about service developments, contracts and clinical care pathways whilst utilising the expertise and skills of the wider team.
Working for our organisation
Liverpool Women’s NHS FT became part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG) in November 2024, following the coming together with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT. UHLG was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide to our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities – from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, UHLG is also their local NHS, providing general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
At Liverpool Women’s Hospital, each year we deliver approximately 7,500 babies, carry out around 50,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly and premature newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles, and conduct over 4,000 genetic appointments.
We believe that this, along with a strong dedication to research and innovation, makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.
For roles at Liverpool University Hospitals, visit their careers page.
UKVI guidelines prohibits sponsorship for all Band 2 posts. Guidelines state that many non-clinical posts are not eligible for sponsorship. Please use UKVI guidance on Skilled Worker Visas to determine your eligibility for sponsorship if you were to gain a conditional offer for this role.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Manage and develop the Trust’s Infection Prevention and Control plans in conjunction with the Deputy Director of Infection Prevention (DIPC).
Working closely with the Deputy DIPC and the Infection Control Doctor, the post holder will provide strategic leadership for delivery of the IPC agenda, and management of infection prevention.
The post holder is the site IPC Lead with management and leadership responsibilities on the site.
Person specification
Qualifications & Learning
Essential criteria
- RN or RM
- ENB 329 or equivalent Infection Control qualification
- Masters degree ( working towards or equivalent experience)
- Evidence of professional/clinical knowledge in area supplemented by specialist clinical, managerial training and CPD
- Evidence of proactive involvement in the mentorship and development of nurses
- Effective communicator able to communicate complex and sensitive information
- Teaching certificate or equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working at a senior management level within the NHS
- Experience of working with medical staff and other NHS clinicians
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience at Senior Nurse level
Skills, Knowledge & Aptitudes
Essential criteria
- Expertise in the knowledge and practice of Infection Control nursing
- Demonstrate up to date knowledge of Infection Control research
- Evidence of involvement and leadership in teaching and mentoring learners
- Evidence of leadership development
- Good leadership qualities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to demonstrate motivational skills and problem solving abilities
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrate a good understanding of information technology and its application to Infection Control
Other
Essential criteria
- The ability to strictly adhere to the Trust policy on confidently and equal opportunities
- Continued commitment to Continuous Professional Development
Desirable criteria
- Car driver an advantage
Posts advertised to ‘internal staff’ are open to employees of hospitals within University Hospitals of Liverpool Group and you should confirm your employment within your application form.
Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust has a responsibility and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm. Every employee of the Trust has a responsibility and is duty bound always to act in the best interest of a child or adult about whom we may have concerns.
Trust policy requires the cost of DBS applications be recovered via salary. The amount of £21.50(standard) or £41.50(enhanced) can be deducted from salary, in manageable monthly instalments for up to 3 months following commencement in post. DBS applications submitted from 2nd December will be subject to the new DBS fee of £26.40 (standard) and £54.40 (Enhanced).
The Trust is committed to creating a well-managed,flexible working environment that supports staff & promotes welfare & development. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity;we value the contribution of individual talent, skills, knowledge and experience and aim for a workforce demography representative of the local community.We operate Zero Tolerance to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment.We will make reasonable adjustments to ensure our recruitment & selection process is accessible to all.Flexible Working applications will be considered.
If you are disabled and have special support needs in applying for a job, attending for an interview or in undertaking any tests as part of a selection process, please contact the Trust’s recruitment team on 0151 7064666 and someone from that team will ensure that the recruiting manager is aware of your particular needs.
Please Note: new entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the first paypoint of the relevant band.
LWH has a responsibility & is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of children, young people & vulnerable adults & for ensuring that they are protected from harm. Every employee of the Trust has a responsibility & is duty bound always to act in the best interest of a child or adult about whom we may have concerns.
Liverpool Women’s Hospital is committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. To this end, we particularly welcome applicants from racially minoritised backgrounds, who have a disability, or are members of the Armed Forces, Reservists or Veterans.
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- Salary Offer £53,755 - £60,504 per annum
