1.How would you rate the current popularity of infection prevention as a career choice?(Required.)

Very popular

Somewhat popular

Neither popular or unpopular

Somewhat unpopular

Very unpopular

2.Please give your reasons for your rating(Required.)

3.What do you believe are the main concerns of junior IPC professionals about progression to senior IPC roles? (please choose as many as apply)(Required.)

Workload and responsibility

Stress and pressure

Work-life balance

Lack of training

Limited support /mentorship

Lack of confidence

Limited financial reward

Preference for clinical care

Administrative burden

Conflict or staff management concerns

Limited career progression

Organisational culture

Personal or family commitments

Personal choice

Other (please specify)

4.What do you belive would most improve IPC professionals' ability to take on a Senior IPC role? (please choose as many as apply)(Required.)

Mentorship

Coaching

Experience in senior roles

Support from leaders

Education

Career planning

Networking

Protected time

Organisational support

Flexible working

Other (please specify)

5.What should an IPS Leadership SIG prioritise to support aspiring IPC leaders? (Please select your top 3)(Required.)

Mentoring/ Coaching

Communication skills

Decision making

Team management

Conflict resolution

Delegation

Problem solving

Emotional intelligence

Quality Improvement

Advocacy

Governance

Budget /Resource management

Dynamic risk assesments

Resilience

Political awareness

Influencing

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