Job summary
The Middlewood Lead Nurse for
IPC is accountable to the Middlewood Nurse Managers and will provide regular assurance
to the Middlewood Partnership Board on IPC risks and subsequent mitigation.
The post will be part-time,
working flexibly across Monday to Friday. The post holder will link in with the
local CCG IPC group.
Please note: interviews will be held on Tuesday 25 May
Main duties of the job
Please see attached job description for further detail
Chair the monthly Middlewood IPC Operational Group meeting, andmaintain a helicopter view of IPC risks within the organisation.
Maintain the IPC dashboard and support the link IPC team members with monthly IPC audits across the various Middlewood sites.
Maintain a level of competence to allow work within professional limitations and adhere to the professional code of conduct and local policies
About us
The Middlewood Partnership is a GP Practice and Primary Care Network of 33,500 patients, established in April 2019.
We operate from 4 sites across Bollington, Disley and Poynton and we are looking for an enthusiastic individual who shares our values and has the energy and skills to contribute to shaping how we deliver care for the future, to join the Middlewood Partnership as a Lead Nurse.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for further detail
Duties and Responsibilities
Professional:
Clinical advice and care on IPC issues
Intensive
surveillance and investigation of infection Prevention and Control
IPC Audit/quality assurance
Education and research
Policy implementation and to assist the Nurse Managers
with policy development/ standard operating procedures
Improvement/service development
Education
and Training:
- Provide professional advice
/support to health care professionals within the Primary health care team
on IPC issues
- Participate in training and supervision
of other members of the nursing team and learners in placements at
Middlewood
- Maintain a level of expertise
in IPC and other pertinent areas of health care, and seek to develop new
and improved skills.
- Responsibility for personal
development and education including in-service mandatory training as
specified by Middlewood.
- Actively participate in
multidisciplinary education and training; attending relevant courses and
study days to keep abreast of current knowledge and developments in IPC
- Abide by the legal
requirements and statutory rules relating to practice and record and
maintain periodic professional registration and revalidation with the NMC.
Quality:
- Alert relevant stakeholders
to issues of IPC quality and risk
- Assess own performance and
take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision
- Work effectively with individuals
in other agencies on ICP issues
- Effectively manage own time, workload and
resources
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for further detail
Duties and Responsibilities
Professional:
Clinical advice and care on IPC issues
Intensive
surveillance and investigation of infection Prevention and Control
IPC Audit/quality assurance
Education and research
Policy implementation and to assist the Nurse Managers
with policy development/ standard operating procedures
Improvement/service development
Education
and Training:
- Provide professional advice
/support to health care professionals within the Primary health care team
on IPC issues
- Participate in training and supervision
of other members of the nursing team and learners in placements at
Middlewood
- Maintain a level of expertise
in IPC and other pertinent areas of health care, and seek to develop new
and improved skills.
- Responsibility for personal
development and education including in-service mandatory training as
specified by Middlewood.
- Actively participate in
multidisciplinary education and training; attending relevant courses and
study days to keep abreast of current knowledge and developments in IPC
- Abide by the legal
requirements and statutory rules relating to practice and record and
maintain periodic professional registration and revalidation with the NMC.
Quality:
- Alert relevant stakeholders
to issues of IPC quality and risk
- Assess own performance and
take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision
- Work effectively with individuals
in other agencies on ICP issues
- Effectively manage own time, workload and
resources
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Currently Registered with the NMC with up to date revalidation
- Degree or equivalent experiential learning
- A demonstrable commitment to professional development
Desirable
- Evidence of post qualifying CPD in area of IPC
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in accordance with the NMC The Code
- Confident with IT
- Experience of dealing with the public/patients
- Experience of managing IPC issues
- Experience of chairing meetings and maintaining minutes
Desirable
- Experience of using EMIS web
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Up to date Safeguarding knowledge
- Ability to undertake risk assessments on IPC issues
- Analysis of data, development of reports, policies and procedures
- Mentorship for junior colleagues and students
Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Able to demonstrate enthusiasm to developing nursing skills
- An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
- Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness, common sense and initiative
- Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a Multi-professional team; good team player
- Excellent communication skills; articulate in both spoken and written word
- Able to work under pressure and in a changeable environment with problem solving ability
- Willingness to work flexibly travelling across 4 Middlewood sites
- Car driver, flexibility and willingness to travel between practice sites
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Currently Registered with the NMC with up to date revalidation
- Degree or equivalent experiential learning
- A demonstrable commitment to professional development
Desirable
- Evidence of post qualifying CPD in area of IPC
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in accordance with the NMC The Code
- Confident with IT
- Experience of dealing with the public/patients
- Experience of managing IPC issues
- Experience of chairing meetings and maintaining minutes
Desirable
- Experience of using EMIS web
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Up to date Safeguarding knowledge
- Ability to undertake risk assessments on IPC issues
- Analysis of data, development of reports, policies and procedures
- Mentorship for junior colleagues and students
Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Able to demonstrate enthusiasm to developing nursing skills
- An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
- Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness, common sense and initiative
- Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a Multi-professional team; good team player
- Excellent communication skills; articulate in both spoken and written word
- Able to work under pressure and in a changeable environment with problem solving ability
- Willingness to work flexibly travelling across 4 Middlewood sites
- Car driver, flexibility and willingness to travel between practice sites
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
