This session demonstrates how the IPC Leader can most effectively engage senior decision-makers, manage the IPC Team, and develop themselves, to deliver a high-quality and effective IPC service.

TOPICS COVERED

After attending, delegates will be able to:

• Describe the relationship between the IPC Leader, the Board and external stakeholders, and how the IPC Leader can engage to effectively advocate for IPC.
• Understand emotional intelligence and how it can help Leaders to develop their teams and collaborate with others.
• Describe how behavioural science can be applied to IPC and AMR, using practical behaviour change theory to identify and address barriers.
• Explain the psychological, social and environmental challenges that need to be overcome in delivering IPC.
• Understand how to develop personal resilience and deal with demands as an IPC Leader.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Our IPC leadership development programme offers RCPath CPD approval one-day events that provide information, guidance and training around HCAIs and a chance to network with key IPC professionals. We welcome current or aspiring DIPCs and Deputy DIPCs, or those in a similar role irrespective of professional background.

SPEAKERS

• Nabeela Mughal, Director of Infection Prevention and Control, Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust
• Jincy Jerry, Director of Infection Prevention & Control, NHS Ayrshire & Arran
• Carmel Curtis, Consultant Microbiologist, Clinical Director Pathology, Kings College Hospital
• Zoe Lord, Deputy Director, NHS Horizons
• Deirdre Robertson, Senior Research Officer, Behavioural Research Unit, Economic & Social Research Institute (ESRI)
• Sam Thorogood, Tiny Pause
• Matthew Critchlow, Director, Kirros Consulting
• Tracey Cooper, freelance IPC consultant, former DIPC Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

For more information, please contact: [email protected].