About The Organisation
Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.
We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.
The Role
- Professional and clinical lead for nursing services, within area of responsibility and as required across NHS Lanarkshire.
- Expert practitioner providing professional leadership, support and advice within the multi-disciplinary team across NHS Lanarkshire.
- Carry out all relevant forms of nursing care. Demonstrate procedures to supervise, coach and mentor registered and/or unregistered staff, as well as student nurses.
- Contribute to development of local, national and informative knowledge of Infection, Prevention and Control through contribution to research and specialist publications.
The working pattern for this role is (Monday - Thursday (8.30am - 16.30pm) & Friday (08.30am - 16.00pm).
In this key role, you will:
- Provide professional nursing and clinical advice and support to the Director of IPC, Infection, Prevention and Control Lead And Infection Control Doctor.
- Deputise for the Deputy Chief Nurse IPC when required, providing professional advice and support to the Divisional Nurse Directors and Infection, Prevention and Control Executive Lead on all aspects of the service.
- Undertake and implement expert clinical nursing leadership and practice by coaching, developing, supporting and advising nursing staff on professional clinical issues within the area of responsibility.
- Identify and promote the need for Infection, Prevention and Control improvement and prevention.
What You'll Bring:
- Registered Nurse with valid NMC Registration.
- Educated to/working towards/operating at Masters Level in Infection prevention and Control.
- Be able to demonstrate knowledge of NHS Scotland’s Leadership Qualities framework or equivalent framework.
- Management knowledge gained through experience and continuous professional development.
What we Offer
As a valued employee of NHS Lanarkshire, you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including:
- Annual Leave - 35 days including public holidays
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Annual incremental salary progression
- Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
- NHS discounts and more.
NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent - regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.
*Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children’s settings.
For informal discussion, please contact Christina Coulombe, Director of Infection Prevention & Control via Christina.Coulombe@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
If you have any questions about the recruitment process or require support with your application, contact Nicole Hetherington, Recruitment Administrator on nicole.hetherington@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
