Clinical Director of Infection Prevention and Control (CDIPC) inLondon inLondon PUBLISHED
WED 6 NOV 2024
Barts Health NHS Trust rI1unZvp
In this role, the CDIPC will lead a senior team focused on antimicrobial stewardship and environmental factors, developing policies, and ensuring adherence to the Health and Social Care Act and Care Quality Commission standards. The role requires effective communication skills to engage stakeholders from frontline staff to national policymakers and will involve collaborating closely with the Trust Executive Team to report on infection data and implement risk mitigation strategies. This position offers a unique opportunity to directly impact patient safety and drive the Trust's transformation in infection prevention.
Are you an experienced clinical leader with a passion for infection prevention and control? Barts Health is looking for a dynamic and strategic individual to lead our Infection Prevention and Control efforts across all Trust sites. As the Clinical Director of Infection Prevention and Control (CDIPC), you will have a pivotal role in shaping the Trust's IPC strategy, ensuring compliance with national standards, and driving improvements in patient safety.
You will be a registered healthcare professional with extensive senior experience in IPC and a proven track record of leadership in a large, complex healthcare setting. You will have strong analytical skills and the ability to translate infection data into actionable insights that improve patient outcomes. Your strategic leadership will be crucial in aligning IPC efforts with the Trust's wider clinical and operational goals.
You will also be a skilled communicator, capable of engaging with stakeholders at all levels, from frontline staff to national policymakers. Your experience in managing change, particularly in infection control, will be vital in driving the Trust's transformation agenda in this critical area.
If you are ready to take on a leadership role that makes a direct impact on patient safety and infection prevention, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us in leading Barts Health to the highest standards of IPC and clinical excellence.
**There will be a stakeholder panel on the 7th January 2025 and the panel interview on the 8th January 2025**
The Clinical Director of Infection Prevention and Control will provide strategic oversight of IPC, antimicrobial stewardship, and related environmental factors across Barts Health. You will lead a senior team in managing infection prevention efforts, developing policies, and ensuring compliance with the Health and Social Care Act, Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards, and the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) requirements.
You will work closely with the Trust Executive Team at both Group and Hospital level reporting on key infection data and advising on risk mitigation strategies. You will also lead the Trust's efforts to reduce healthcare-associated infections and ensure a safe environment for both patients and staff.
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