250388 (LI) Depute Associate Director

Overview
NHS Lothian provides a comprehensive range of primary, community-based and acute hospital services. We are seeking an experienced Deputy Associate Director of Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) to provide senior clinical leadership across NHS Lothian services.

The Role
This is a senior clinical leadership role providing expert Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) advice and direction across acute and community health services. The post holder will work with multidisciplinary teams to shape and deliver IPC strategy, policy and practice, supporting patient safety through the prevention and reduction of healthcare-associated infection.

Responsibilities

Provide authoritative IPC clinical advice and professional judgments that influence risk assessment and clinical management of patients with transmissible infections

Oversee infection surveillance, monitoring and reporting

Ensure the maintenance and operation of healthcare facilities

Lead education, training and development of staff across all disciplines

Lead incident and outbreak management

Promote and embed best practice in Infection Prevention & Control across NHS Lothian

About the postholder / Qualifications
You will be a First Level Registered Nurse with a postgraduate qualification in Infection Prevention & Control, supported by significant and demonstrable experience in this specialist field. A portfolio of evidence demonstrating advanced IPC knowledge and leadership is essential.

What you will bring

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work effectively across complex, multi-disciplinary environments

Evidence of ongoing professional development and commitment to continuous improvement

Requirements

Travel across NHS Lothian sites is required; a full valid UK driving licence and access to a car is essential

PVG Scheme membership/record or eligibility to join (as required by regulatory group)

Right to work in the United Kingdom (visa requirements as applicable)

Work pattern
This is a permanent, full-time post, working days Monday to Friday. From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours; part-time hours will be pro-rata with a corresponding hourly rate adjustment.

What we offer

Annual leave: 35 days including public holidays

Generous NHS pension scheme

Annual incremental salary progression

Paid sick leave increasing with length of service

NHS discounts and more

Additional information
We anticipate a high level of interest and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications are received. Applications should be completed promptly.

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