Trosolwg o'r swydd

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

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

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.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

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.