Infection Prevention Business and Project manager
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Infection Prevention Business Project Manager to join our Infection Prevention (IP) team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead on high-impact programmes that support patient safety, quality improvement, and organisational performance.
The post holder will lead and deliver complex projects and programmes across the Infection Prevention service, working collaboratively with clinical, operational and managerial teams. You will play a key role in shaping service development, driving innovation, and ensuring effective implementation of IP strategies aligned with organisational and national priorities.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
Lead the planning, delivery, and evaluation of complex IPC projects and programmes Analyse performance, capacity, and demand data to inform decision-making and service improvements Develop and implement new models of working to enhance infection prevention practices Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to support integrated service delivery Contribute to policy development and ensure effective implementation across services Monitor project outcomes, risks, and benefits, ensuring delivery within agreed timelines and resources Support service improvement initiatives
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients.
The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh.
Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job responsibilities
The Infection Prevention Business and Project Manager provides specialist business, programme, and project management to support the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) agenda. The post holder will be required to plan, coordinate, and deliver a range of IPCrelated programmes, projects, audits, campaigns, and improvement activities that support the prevention, surveillance, and reduction of healthcareassociated infections (HCAIs).
The role supports IPC clinical leadership and senior managers by ensuring IPC workstreams are effectively governed, delivered, monitored, and reported, contributing to patient safety, regulatory assurance, and continuous quality improvement. The post holder will operate with a high degree of autonomy within agreed organisational priorities, governance frameworks, and escalation processes.
Person Specification
Qualifications · Essential
Degree or equivalent of knowledge ILM Management level 4 or equivalent Current knowledge of project management and it application
Desirable
Evidence of managing and leading complex projects Evidence of dealing with complex data and analysis Experiance
Essential
Significant experience of working in NHS /social care or voluntary sector Experience of monitoring budget control, contract negotiation, procurement and financial procedures Participation in significant change management services and process re- engineering
Desirable
Proven ability to successfully manage complex/significant services Experience of working within an agreed structure, and managing complex change within. Skills and Attributes
Essential
Ability to work on own initiative and organise/prioritise own workload and that of the team to operate effectively Ability to communicate verbally with all levels of the organisation and able and willing to share information. Proven ability to analyse and appropriately present complex information so that it is easy to understand
Desirable
Spoken or written Welsh language Leadership/motivational skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
