Senior Interim Infection Prevention & Control Lead

England

£80,000 salary or competitive day rate.

Why this role

This is an opportunity for a senior clinical leader with a strong passion for Infection Prevention & Control to take a visible, hands-on leadership role. We're open to both specialist IPC professionals and senior clinical leaders who have developed strong IPC expertise alongside their wider clinical career. You'll need to be confident, decisive and comfortable challenging Consultants and senior clinicians, with the credibility to lead from the front and make an immediate impact.

About the employer

This role is with a leading healthcare organisation recognised for its commitment to clinical excellence, patient safety and high standards of care. The organisation has a strong track record of maintaining low infection rates and is committed to continuous improvement. You'll be joining a clinically focused environment where your expertise, professional judgement and ability to influence at senior level will be valued.

What you'll be doing

Lead the IPC function and maintain the organisation's low infection rates.
Provide visible, hands-on clinical leadership and expert advice across the organisation.
Challenge and influence clinical practice, including at Consultant level.
Drive IPC standards, audits, surveillance and improvement activity.
Work closely with senior clinical and executive leaders on infection risk and patient safety.
Provide IPC leadership for the New Hospital Development and other clinical environment projects.

What we're looking for

NMC Registered Nurse with significant senior IPC experience in an acute healthcare setting.
Proven senior leadership experience within Infection Prevention & Control.
Confident, authoritative and comfortable challenging senior clinicians and Consultants.
Strong clinical judgement, influencing skills and the ability to drive change.
Able to operate with credibility and autonomy from day one.

What's in it for you