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You’ll professionally manage all decontamination issues, primarily the development of a Trust-wide governance structure for decontamination. You’ll be expected to work within the framework of clinical governance and patient safety, supporting the delivery of quality services which are mirrored in patient feedback and satisfaction.

You should have substantial experience in NHS management, supported by a professional qualification (or equivalent) in the management of sterile services or a related discipline. Excellent communication skills are required to manage a busy and challenging agenda. You’ll have the support of the anaesthetics and nursing and quality directorates and will be supported with further development in meeting career aspirations.

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The James Paget University Hospital considers ‘Decontamination’ as an important area to ensure our patients have the highest delivery of service.

In light of this, due to the retirement of the HSDU Manager, the role has been re evaluated to have a much higher profile across the Trust. You will be the expert and lead on the decontamination strategy Trust-wide.

• A sound knowledge base in all sterile service management/process and decontamination issues
  
• Experience of managing change particularly across professional and divisional/department boundaries
  
• Strategic vision and able to communicate, influence across the Trust up to the Trust board

We are offering an exciting opportunity to the right candidate who will have the scope to impact on the Trust. A re-location package is available in order to support this appointment.

If you have the qualities and passion to drive and deliver on the decontamination agenda then please contact Nicola Steggles on (01493) 453405 or email nicola.steggles@jpaget.nhs.uk and apply for this position. The successful candidate is required to take up this post from 1st April 2010.

Please apply online at www.jobs.nhs.uk

For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit please contact Debbie Wilby, Senior Theatre Administrator on (01493) 453424 or email debbie.wilby@jpaget.nhs.uk