Deputy Director Infection Prevention and Control (DDIPC)

As our Deputy Director of Infection Prevention and Control (DDIPC), you will:

• Provide strategic leadership for infection prevention and control (IPC) across all hospital services.
• Lead the development and delivery of the corporate IPC strategy.
• Advise Executive Teams and Boards on infection risks, performance and regulatory compliance.
• Drive programmes to reduce healthcare-associated infections and improve patient safety.
• Act as the organisation's senior IPC and communicable disease expert.
• Lead responses to outbreaks, infectious disease incidents and health protection concerns.
• Use surveillance data and assurance intelligence to identify risks and deliver quality improvements.
• Support CQC inspections, accreditation reviews and compliance activities.
• Develop IPC education, leadership development and succession planning programmes.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with UKHSA, NHS England, ICBs and other key stakeholders.
• Support antimicrobial stewardship and emerging antimicrobial resistance initiatives.
• Provide professional leadership to the Group IPC network, ensuring consistent standards across all sites.
• Deputise for the Director of Infection Prevention and Control, representing the organisation at senior governance, executive and external meetings as required.

A UK-registered medical or nursing professional (NMC, GMC or equivalent) with:

• A minimum of 5 years’ senior clinical/leadership experience in an associated role
• Experience of infection prevention and control within acute hospital settings, including surgical services
• Experience leading large-scale quality improvement programmes
• The ability to influence senior leaders, executives and Boards
• Experience managing outbreaks, major incidents and regulatory inspections
• Advanced knowledge of infection prevention and control, microbiology and epidemiology
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• A collaborative and visible leadership style with a strong commitment to patient safety
• Flexibility to support service needs, including working beyond normal hours when required

See the attached job description for more information.

What you can expect in return

• A basic salary of c£85,000 per annum based on experience
• £4,000 per annum car allowance
• Up to 10% annual bonus based on performance
• An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• 10 days CPD per year
• 25 days holiday increasing with service up to a maximum of 28 days plus bank holidays
• Mandatory training through our excellent in-house education programme

To apply for the role, click on the link below. If you have any questions, contact [email protected] 

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

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