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NHS Grampian Infection Prevention and Control
Clinical Scientist Band 7
Environmental Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)
22.5hrs per week (0.6wte)
Fixed Term: to 30 Nov 2024
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates, for this new role in NHS Grampian.
The post holder will provide expert clinical/technical services relating to environmental IPC to aid the delivery of Healthcare Built Environment (HBE) activity. They will be responsible for developing, undertaking and interpreting highly specialised environmental microbiology IPC procedures and collation of information to support progression of healthcare building works.
You will work closely with IPC Doctors and IPC Nurses and have the opportunity to participate in IPC projects and incident management. You will collaborate more widely with NHS Grampian colleagues and have the opportunity to network with colleagues outwith the organisation. Due to the unique nature of this role, there will be a requirement to share your specialist knowledge and teach others locally and nationally, in this expanding field.
Applications are invited from enthusiastic individuals with HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist who are keen to progress in this exciting new role in IPC.
For further information contact Lead IPCD, Dr Noha El-Sakka noha.elsakka@nhs.scot ; AMT Lead, Dr Vhairi Bateman vhairi.bateman@nhs.scot or IPC Manager, Grace Johnston grace.johnston@nhs.scot
Interviews to be held on 28th March.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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