Head of Nursing Prevention & Control of Infection

Overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen for Head of Nursing - Prevention and Control of Infection position at NHS Golden Jubilee. This role provides strategic, professional, and operational leadership to ensure the highest standards of prevention and control of infection across NHS Golden Jubilee. The post-holder supports the Associate Director of PCI in fulfilling responsibilities for PCI, championing a culture of patient safety, clinical excellence, and continuous improvement.

Working in partnership with senior clinical, managerial, and public health colleagues, the post-holder leads the development, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based PCI policies, programmes, and assurance systems that minimise healthcare-associated infection risks and support safe, high-quality care. The role provides expert subject matter expertise and advice across all care settings, ensuring compliance with national standards, regulatory requirements, and organisational governance frameworks.

The post holder will act as a visible clinical leader, providing professional guidance and management to the PCI Team, supporting workforce capability, and promoting best practice through education, innovation, and quality improvement.

Organisation

NHS Golden Jubilee

We are located on the banks of the River Clyde, and have free accessible car parking on site for staff. We also have the Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel, a 4 hotel, and with that come benefits for our staff and offers discounts within the hotel including its leisure facilities.

How to discuss the post

For an informal discussion regarding this post please contact Grace Cox, Department Administrator, on .

Flexible working

NHS Golden Jubilee is open to considering flexible working options for this role.

Application information

This vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Inclusion and equality

As a disability confident leader we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term health condition covered by the Equality Act 2010 and need support for any stage of the recruitment process please refer to the job pack for more information.

NHS Golden Jubilee encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

Recruitment contact and job pack

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Job Pack.