Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, enthusiastic nurse with in-depth knowledge and understanding of Infection Prevention and Control to join the STSFT team.
Initial base will be South Tyneside District Hospital, however you will be expected to work across all Trust Sites.
Main duties of the job
The post
holder will act as a senior member of the Infection Prevention and Control Team
providing a responsive, effective and co-ordinated service in conjunction with
the multi-disciplinary team.
The post
holder will deputise for the Deputy Head of Infection Prevention and Control
when necessary.
Applicants
must be Registered General Nurses with higher level line management and
teaching experience. They will be required to work autonomously, able to
prioritise workload and demonstrate effective skills in leadership, change
management and communication. The post holder will be required to work across
acute and community services therefore car driver/access is essential.
The post
holder will be required to participate in a 7 day service across acute and
community settings.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
To take a lead strategic role in developing, organising and coordinating the infection prevention and control service across South Tyneside NHS Foundation Trust to ensure quality and safety across patient pathways
As an expert IPC specialist practitioner, to provide support: to colleagues within the organisations and partner organisations to plan / deliver safe care and best practice to patients with complex needs who have or are at high risk of infection.
To take responsibility for the line management and development of staff within the infection prevention and control team
To lead continuous quality improvement in the infection prevention and control service across the Trust.
To comply with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
Participate in the provision of a 7-day service
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
To take a lead strategic role in developing, organising and coordinating the infection prevention and control service across South Tyneside NHS Foundation Trust to ensure quality and safety across patient pathways
As an expert IPC specialist practitioner, to provide support: to colleagues within the organisations and partner organisations to plan / deliver safe care and best practice to patients with complex needs who have or are at high risk of infection.
To take responsibility for the line management and development of staff within the infection prevention and control team
To lead continuous quality improvement in the infection prevention and control service across the Trust.
To comply with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
Participate in the provision of a 7-day service
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable knowledge around IPC practice
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Excellent leadership skills
- Facilitation skills
- Excellent change management skills
- Competent in the use of Microsoft office packages.
- Priority decision making
- Evidence of innovation
- Awareness of National Health and Social Care Act.
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
Desirable
- Ability to lead and undertake clinical audit and research
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience, some of which will be at a senior level within Infection Prevention and Control
- Experience of managing staff
- Significant experience working within a senior role where IPC was part of roles remit (this is in addition to the standard requirements of all post-holders around IPC)
- Experience of practice development
- Experience of multidisciplinary working
- Experience of change management
- Thorough understanding of infection prevention and control contemporary issues.
- Participation in recruitment and selection process.
Desirable
- Experience of working in both hospital and community settings
- Knowledge / experience in clinical audit
- Experience of practice development which spans a range of departments / teams
- Networking regionally and nationally
- Multi-agency working
Physical Skills
Essential
- Able to move and handle safely without causing harm to themselves or others
- Full UK driving licence/access to a vehicle to undertake travel requirements of the role
Desirable
- Trained in moving and handling procedures
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration (Level 1 adult nurse)
- Degree in nursing studies or healthcare related subject (UK equivalent).
- Leadership course
- Mentorship certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
- Evidence of IPC qualification or evidence of level 6 module in IPC.
Desirable
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable knowledge around IPC practice
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Excellent leadership skills
- Facilitation skills
- Excellent change management skills
- Competent in the use of Microsoft office packages.
- Priority decision making
- Evidence of innovation
- Awareness of National Health and Social Care Act.
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
Desirable
- Ability to lead and undertake clinical audit and research
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience, some of which will be at a senior level within Infection Prevention and Control
- Experience of managing staff
- Significant experience working within a senior role where IPC was part of roles remit (this is in addition to the standard requirements of all post-holders around IPC)
- Experience of practice development
- Experience of multidisciplinary working
- Experience of change management
- Thorough understanding of infection prevention and control contemporary issues.
- Participation in recruitment and selection process.
Desirable
- Experience of working in both hospital and community settings
- Knowledge / experience in clinical audit
- Experience of practice development which spans a range of departments / teams
- Networking regionally and nationally
- Multi-agency working
Physical Skills
Essential
- Able to move and handle safely without causing harm to themselves or others
- Full UK driving licence/access to a vehicle to undertake travel requirements of the role
Desirable
- Trained in moving and handling procedures
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration (Level 1 adult nurse)
- Degree in nursing studies or healthcare related subject (UK equivalent).
- Leadership course
- Mentorship certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
- Evidence of IPC qualification or evidence of level 6 module in IPC.
Desirable
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address
South Tyneside Nhs Foundation Trust
Harton Lane
South Shields
Tyne And Wear
NE34 0PL
Employer's website
https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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