Occupational Health and Infection Prevention & Control Clinical Nurse Specialist

The Occupational Health and Infection Prevention & Control Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNSIPC) coordinates and manages all matters related to Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) in the service. The CNSIPC provides advice and support on staff health and IPC, liaises with IPC teams, and leads occupational health components of inductions, outbreak management, and public health matters.

• Lead and manage the occupational health (OH) component of Trust inductions and large induction events such as annual doctors’ inductions.
• Oversee infection control matters related to outbreaks, managing large outbreak lists and advising staff on fitness to work.
• Collaborate with senior OH nursing and OH medical staff on public health matters that affect staff fitness to practice.
• Ensure the effective day‑to‑day operational management across all OHSWB sites where public health services are delivered.
• Support PH service delivery during periods of change, demonstrating professional integrity and balance.
• Build successful links with key professionals within the OHSWB, the Trust, UKHSA, and SEL ICS to promote multidisciplinary teamwork.
• Keep SOHNs responsible for clinical operations fully appraised of IPC activity and resource requirements.
• Act as a professional nurse leader and role model to staff, providing clinical leadership and expertise in the speciality.
• Maintain professional knowledge in OH nursing and public health, actively facilitating own professional development.
• Attend internal and external clinical, multi‑professional team meetings, presenting up‑to‑date knowledge and information.
• Represent the Trust as an expert practitioner/witness in OH at conferences, committees and tribunals.
• Comply with the Trust’s standing financial instruction.
• Provide professional support to the occupational health practice nursing staff.
• Contribute to inducting new practice nurses and prepare induction programmes according to local guidelines and policy.
• Contribute to and implement departmental processes, SOPs and clinical operating guidelines.
• Report adverse incidents or risks via Datix or to senior nursing staff.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and implement safe working practices within the Department of Occupational Health and Wellbeing.
• Ensure compliance with the Trust’s Equality and Diversity Policy.
• Promote and maintain good working relationships with other departments and the multi‑disciplinary team.
• Stay aware of wider Trust objectives, regional and national policy and their impact on local service delivery.
• Take a leadership role in a crisis situation or clinical emergency.
• Liaise with Medical Staffing, HR and relevant bodies to facilitate timely employment clearance.
• Assist in maintaining standards of hygiene and cleanliness within the department.
• Attend and contribute to departmental meetings as required.
• Participate in all benchmarking and quality audits within the department such as SEQOHS, or undertake specific project work related to clinical nursing activity.