The Deputy Director Infection Prevention and Control in the University Hospitals Sussex (UHS) IPC Team (IPCT) is part of the senior IPC leadership team along with the Lead Nurse and Matrons, and will manage and develop the Trust’s Infection Prevention service with responsibility for implementing strategies to reduce the risk of infection to patients, staff and visitors.
The postholder will provide strategic, and operational leadership for Infection Prevention and Control across the whole UH Sussex Trust, providing expert clinical advice and guidance to clinical colleagues (nurses, medical and allied health professional staff).
Actively contribute to the strategic development of the specialist Infection Prevention and Control service in line with Trust objectives and national guidance.
They will lead the development of nursing practice, service performance review, evidence based practice, clinical audit and governance, implementing improvements that increase service effectiveness, efficiency and the quality of care.
The postholder will function at a very senior level within the organisation, proactively leading and providing solutions to resolve highly complex issues, in accordance with professional standards, agreed Trust objectives, targets, quality standards and resource constraints.
They will promote and implement effective cross boundary working with ICS/ CCG colleagues, Public Health England, UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and other stakeholders.
They will be required to develop and deliver Trust wide policy and guidelines relating to Infection Prevention and Control.
Implement an educational strategy to underpin changes in Infection Prevention and Control practice. They will develop and sustain appropriate multi-agency and inter professional relationships and to network to influence and develop current systems of care delivery.
The postholder will have proven senior managerial experience in leading teams and will possess leadership skills to deal competently with highly complex issues in ensuring that standards and policy are upheld, implemented and performance managed.
Working closely with the DIPC, associate DIPC and Microbiology consultants, the postholder will provide strategic leadership for delivery of the IPC agenda and the management of Infection Prevention and Control service.
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.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
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Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.
If you do not meet the sponsorship requirements, and you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.
Please note that if you currently work for another NHS Trust or UHSussex and you are applying to accept this position as a secondment opportunity, before applying you must seek agreement and authorisation from your current Trust/Manager. Secondments can’t be agreed without this approval. If you are unable to gain approval, you should refrain from applying unless you wish to take this role as a fixed term position.
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria. For example, applicants for the Senior HCA role must be able to evidence a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the same role to qualify for sponsorship.
If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.
