Job summary
- Main area
- Nursing and Midwifery
- Grade
- Band 8a
- Contract
- Permanent: N/A
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 188-THQ120326
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southampton General Hospital
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £57,528 - £64,750 pa or pa pro rata
- Closing
- 01/04/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 14/04/2026
Employer heading
Matron, Infection Prevention & Control
Band 8a
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for the detailed job description of the role.
Please note this vacancy is currently open only to current employees of the following organisations:
• Hampshire Hospital NHS FT
• Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB
• Isle of Wight NHS Trust
• Portsmouth Hospital University NHS Trust
• South Central Ambulance Service
• University Hospital Southampton
• Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS FT
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, innovative and highly motivated infection prevention and control practitioner to join our Infection Prevention Team to provide expert clinical and professional infection prevention and control leadership across the trust and operational management to the infection prevention and control team, and to act as deputy for the Consultant Nurse, Infection Prevention & Control.
The Trust has clear priorities for improving patient safety and delivering a positive patient experience by reducing healthcare-associated infections. This role is important for our patients and staff, with a Trust-wide remit supporting the delivery of the infection prevention and control service within UHS, providing expertise and leadership in the prevention, management and control of infection and supporting team and trust objectives by developing and leading projects, initiatives and workstreams to support the prevention and control of infection.
The Infection Prevention team provides services at the main Southampton General Hospital and Princess Anne Hospital sites; within the Royal South Hants Hospital, New Forest Birthing Centre, and Lymington Hospital; and to the HIOW air ambulance service.
Working for our organisation
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.
At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Responsibilities
As Matron for Infection Prevention & Control, you will
a) Provide expert clinical and professional infection prevention and control (IPC) leadership across the trust and operational management to the infection prevention and control team.
b) Act as deputy for the Consultant Nurse, Infection Prevention & Control, responsible for advice on all aspects of infection prevention and control within the Trust.
c) Be responsible for the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the IPC elements of the relevant trust strategies.
d) Lead, manage and assume responsibility for key IPC workstreams, improvement priorities, projects, initiatives, developments and innovations, working in partnership with teams and staff to challenge, influence and implement change and improvement in practice, ensuring projects/plans are delivered and, where relevant, corrective action is taken, and clinical risk is managed.
e) Ensure delivery of the IPC strategy for research, quality improvement and audit in line with the trust plan and priorities.
Experience/skills needed.
We are looking for a dynamic, highly motivated and enthusiastic individual with specialist knowledge and experience across the spectrum of infection prevention activity:
• 1st Level Registered nurse on the relevant part of the NMC Register / HCPC Registration. Recent experience should have been at minimum Band 7.
• Recognised specialist post-registration qualification/pathway of study in infection prevention & control.
• Extensive experience in infection prevention & control in healthcare settings
• Evidence of advanced leadership qualities.
Person specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- 1st Level Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC Register / HCPC Registration
- First degree or equivalent
- Masters or equivalent experience
- Specialist qualification
- Leadership training
- Management training
- Extensive knowledge of National and Local NHS and N&M agenda
- Extensive experience in the acute healthcare setting in clinical leadership/clinical management position
- Evidence of advanced leadership qualities
- Formal and informal teaching experience
- Staff and resource management experience
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of specialist area
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Julie Brooks
- Job title
- Head of Infection Prevention Unit.
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02381204672
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