SHAILINA DOYLE
Infection Prevention And Control Specialist, NHS, London, UK
Lucknow
Summary
Highly accomplished healthcare professional with 20 years of extensive experience overseeing clinical services, Central Sterilization Services Department (CSSD), Infection Prevention & Control (IPC), quality assurance, and workforce training & development. Proven track record in steering national and international accreditation processes, including NABH and Care Quality Commission (CQC – UK), and in driving system-wide policy implementation, operational excellence, and patient safety initiatives across major healthcare organizations in India and the NHS UK. Recognized for implementing evidence-based infection control strategies, leading competency-based staff development programs, and advancing quality improvement frameworks that strengthen patient outcomes and organizational performance. Committed to integrating global best practices to elevate healthcare delivery standards within India’s corporate hospital ecosystem.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
11
11
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Infection Prevention and Control Specialist
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
12.2024 - 11.2025
- Conduct comprehensive infection surveillance programs, identifying trends in healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs), and implementing targeted interventions to reduce transmission rates.
- Develop, review, and implement hospital-wide infection prevention policies, ensuring compliance with NICE, WHO, and UKHSA guidelines.
- Contributing as a key member of the IPC team during the hospital accreditation process, supporting ward-level accreditation activities, and policy implementation in alignment with CQC standards.
- Lead risk assessments, outbreak investigations, and response planning, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies to mitigate risks and improve patient outcomes.
- Spearhead antimicrobial stewardship programs, promoting evidence-based prescribing practices, and monitoring resistance trends to enhance patient safety.
- Deliver specialized IPC training for clinical and non-clinical staff, enhancing adherence to infection control protocols, and fostering a strong culture of patient safety.
- Conduct comprehensive IPC audits, focusing on hand hygiene compliance, PPE usage, environmental cleaning, and surgical site infection prevention, to maintain high hospital hygiene standards.
- Provide expert consultation on hospital design and construction projects, ensuring infection control measures are integrated into infrastructure planning.
Band 5 – Patient Safety & Safeguarding
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
07.2023 - 12.2024
- Ensured patient safety by monitoring compliance with NHS safeguarding policies and best practices.
- Conducted risk assessments and implemented safeguarding measures to protect vulnerable patients.
- Provided education and training on patient safety, safeguarding procedures, and infection control.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance overall patient care and well-being.
- Conducted audits, reported clinical data, and ensured adherence to NHS safety protocols.
Senior Manager – CSSD, IPC, Quality Control & Training & Development Cell
Sahara Hospital
02.2009 - 06.2023
- Served as CSSD Manager for over 14 years, overseeing sterilization processes, infection control protocols, and equipment maintenance, ensuring compliance with national and international standards.
- Held the role of an active team member of hospital-wide Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) programs, successfully reducing healthcare-associated infections through policy implementation, staff training, and compliance monitoring.
- Played a pivotal role as an Internal Auditor for Accreditation (NABH), conducting audits, ensuring compliance, and actively contributing to hospital-wide quality assurance initiatives.
- Actively participated in various disciplinary committees, addressing clinical governance, patient safety, and ethical healthcare practices.
- Designed and implemented structured training programs for nursing and paramedical staff, ensuring continuous professional development and specialization for over 300 nurses.
- Spearheaded biomedical waste management initiatives, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enhancing hospital sustainability efforts.
- Led environmental surveillance programs, assessing hospital hygiene, monitoring contamination risks, and ensuring adherence to best practices in infection prevention.
Infection Control Executive
Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital
07.2008 - 02.2009
- Responsible for planning, formulation, implementation, and follow-up of Infection Prevention and Control policies within the hospital to provide a safe environment for all clients and healthcare workers.
- Performed surveillance of healthcare-associated infections and prepared data to improve the healthcare system.
- Supervision of environmental cleaning, disinfection, and surveillance/sampling (when required), and outbreak management in hospitals.
- Established bio-medical waste management as per government norms, with successful achievement.
- Prevention, control, and management of occupational hazards for healthcare workers.
- Training and development of HCW, in-service education and training of nursing staff, technical staff, and other paramedical staff.
- Participated in various infection control audits, and clinical audits.
- Effective reduction of needle stick injuries in nursing staff.
Infection Prevention & Control Nurse | Cath Lab Nurse
Choithram Hospital & Research Centre
07.2005 - 06.2008
- Developed and enforced IPC protocols, achieving 92% compliance in biomedical waste management.
- Reduced needle-stick injuries by 68% through staff education and procedural improvements.
- Conducted audits, training, and environmental surveillance to improve hospital safety.
- Assisted in cardiac catheterization procedures and provided perioperative nursing care from July 2005 to June 2006.
- Led infection surveillance programs and improved hand hygiene compliance by 82%.
Education
BSc Nursing -
Choithram College of Nursing
Indore01.2005
MSW - Master of Social Work
MMY Vedic University
Jabalpur01.2017
MBA in Hospital Administration - undefined
IMS
Indore01.2008
Skills
Infection Prevention & Control (IPC)
Clinical quality management
Knowledge of CQC compliance processes
NABH accreditation
Healthcare administration
Development and application of policies
Team development
Risk assessment
Cross-functional team collaboration
Patient safety management
Outbreak response coordination
Effective conflict resolution
Safety compliance
Professional Associations And Roles
- Member, Infection Control Committee – London North West University Healthcare Trust, Sahara Hospital (Now Max Healthcare)
- Visiting Faculty, College of Nursing – Teaching Nursing Administration, IPC, Microbiology.
- Quality Assurance Team Member, Led accreditation and compliance initiatives
Awards
- Best Bedside Nurse Award
- Most Versatile Student Award
- Certified Radio Jockey
Certification
NHS Quality Improvement 2025
Timeline
NHS Quality Improvement 2025
03-2025
Infection Prevention and Control Specialist
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
12.2024 - 11.2025
Band 5 – Patient Safety & Safeguarding
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
07.2023 - 12.2024
Senior Manager – CSSD, IPC, Quality Control & Training & Development Cell
Sahara Hospital
02.2009 - 06.2023
Infection Control Executive
Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital
07.2008 - 02.2009
Infection Prevention & Control Nurse | Cath Lab Nurse
Choithram Hospital & Research Centre
07.2005 - 06.2008
MSW - Master of Social Work
MMY Vedic University
MBA in Hospital Administration - undefined
IMS
BSc Nursing -
Choithram College of Nursing