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We welcome applications from all candidates, however for those core Test and Protect staff who meet the essential criteria for the role will be given priority consideration
Are you a first level registered nurse with an infection prevention and control qualification? Do you have the relevant clinical expertise, experience of leadership and innovation within this setting? Why not consider an opportunity to work within Antimicrobial Resistance and Healthcare Associated Infection (ARHAI) Scotland, part of National Services Scotland, working in partnership to deliver Health Protection services which enable and support a safer and healthier Scotland.
We are seeking we are seeking nurses with IPC experience and qualifications for a senior IPCN role. The work of the Infection Prevention & Control Team within ARHAI is encompassed in six ARHAI Scotland Priority Programmes; ICBED (Infection Control in Built Environment & Decontamination), NPGE (National Policies, Guidance and Evidence), CIPC (Community Infection Prevention and Control), CA (Clinical Assurance), Scottish Surveillance of HAI Programme (SSHAIP) and Scottish One Health Antimicrobial Use and Antimicrobial Resistance (SONAAR).
This is a National post. The post is flexible with working from home becoming the norm plus access to NHS NSS buildings across Scotland to use as an office base, too. This has allowed us to open the opportunity to those with relevant qualifications from across the whole of Scotland.
ARHAI Scotland leads and supports efforts to prevent healthcare associated infection by means of guidance development, surveillance, operational support and training, covering areas such as incident and outbreak management, decontamination, the built environment, research and infection prevention and control expertise across health and social care settings.
We are looking for someone with excellent communication and organisations skills, someone who can prioritise, assess and decision make, someone who is proactive, innovative and enthusiastic.
Knowledge of ARHAI Scotland would be advantageous. It is vital that you demonstrate the NSS values of working with respect and care, openness and integrity.
Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a PVG Scheme Disclosure Scotland check.
Any candidate who has lived/worked overseas for more than 12 months in the preceding 5 years will also be required to provide a criminal record check from the appropriate overseas agency.
Candidates must have current NMC/GMC/HCPC registration at the time of applying.
Our benefits package includes pension scheme, comprehensive range of work life balance policies, occupational health services, learning resource centres and discounted leisure, financial and shopping benefits.
For an informal discussion on the post, please contact Anna Munro on 0141 282 2983.
Further information on NSS is available from: https://www.nss.nhs.scot/
Closing date for completed applications is 1st June 2022.
Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail only, so please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders).
NHS National Services Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and as committed participant in the disability confident scheme, guarantees to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies.