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NHS LOTHIAN
GEOGRAPHICAL LEAD INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL NURSE
Royal Edinburgh Hospital
BAND 7
Salary: £52,845 - £61,466
Hours: 36 p/w
An opportunity has arisen for a full-time permanent Geographical Lead Infection Prevention & Control Nurse within NHS Lothian. This role will provide support to
NHS Lothian’s acute and community hospitals and care homes within the region.
Providing clinical expertise and working jointly within a multi-disciplinary team the post holder will play a key role in delivering an infection prevention & control service aimed at supporting patient safety through the reduction in healthcare associated infection.
The post holder will provide line management in accordance with relevant employment policies for Infection control nurses within the RHCYP team and may at times be required to deputise for the Lead Nurse.
Applications are invited from 1st level Registered Nurse with a post graduate qualification in Infection Prevention & Control. You will have significant infection control experience with a portfolio of evidence demonstrating knowledge in this specialised field.
For the full duties of the role please refer to the job description and person specification.
If you require further information or wish to discuss this role, please contact: Lindsay Guthrie, Associate Director, Infection Prevention & Control on 07814 301 671.
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This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.
Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.
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