Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time enthusiastic individual to join the Corporate Nursing Directorate and Infection Prevention and Control Teams. This is a proactive team committed to promoting high standards of Infection Prevention and Control across the Trust. The hours are 37.5 hours per week - part-time hours may be considered.
For further information or for an informal discussion please contact IPC Lead Matron - Kim Shaw - 07392284497
Main duties of the job
As an integral part of the team, you will assist in the delivery of specialist advice, education and support on all aspects of Infection Prevention and Control for healthcare professionals and patients.
This job role will include maintenance of best practice in infection prevention via infection prevention audits, surveillance of healthcare associated infections, responding to outbreaks of infection and other communicable disease and delivery of training for infection prevention. You must therefore be able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills in order to challenge and inform practice.
You will also be required to travel between Trust sites therefore, afull UK driving license and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
About us
Nottinghamshire Healthcare employs over 10,000 colleagues who help #MakeADifference every day. We provide intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire. Care is delivered from over 120 sites within the community from acute settings and across low, medium and high secure environments including prisons.
As one of the largest mental health and community trusts in the East Midlands and one of the biggest employers in Nottinghamshire. We are also home to national and regional services such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We are committed to flexible and agile working, including the opportunity to join our bank.
Your health and wellbeing is our priority and as such we invest significantly in this via our in-house Occupational Health Service, Staff Counselling Service and Health and Wellbeing Team.
We offer a number of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) groups, our Green Champions Network, Freedom to Speak Up Network. Health and Wellbeing Champions Network and Menopause Champions. We provide care to a diverse range of communities and are passionate about supporting diversity and inclusion in the Trust.
If you believe in our values of Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion and Teamwork, then we would love to hear from you!
#TeamNottsHC
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work with Infection Prevention and Control colleagues throughout Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust to ensure strategic guidance, professional development and leadership on Infection Prevention and Control issues are consistently delivered throughout the Organisation.
To assist the Team Leader to develop, plan and implement a comprehensive Infection Prevention and Control Service, providing support advice and training to all Trust staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work with Infection Prevention and Control colleagues throughout Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust to ensure strategic guidance, professional development and leadership on Infection Prevention and Control issues are consistently delivered throughout the Organisation.
To assist the Team Leader to develop, plan and implement a comprehensive Infection Prevention and Control Service, providing support advice and training to all Trust staff.
Person Specification
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Has the ability to perform the full range of duties
- Able to undertake training in the management of violence and aggression
Qualifications - Academic / Craft / Professional
Essential
- Registered Nursing Professional Qualification (General/Mental Health/Learning Disability) OR other registered healthcare Professional Qualification
Desirable
- Recognised Infection Control Qualification (ENB329/diploma/ degree)
- Teaching & Assessing qualification (ENB 998 or equivalent)
Training
Essential
- Evidence of recent knowledge of infection control practice
- Willingness to undertake an IPC course
- Maintains Current NMC registration/ other healthcare professional registration
Desirable
- Risk Management
- Incident Investigation
- Health and Safety
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a hospital/ community setting
- Experience of recent infection control issues.
- Competent with Microsoft Office i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint or willingness to develop competency
Desirable
- Clinical Audit
- Varied clinical background
- Experience of a forensic/mental health/learning disability setting
- Experience of working in an acute hospital setting or primary care
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of recent IPC principles
Desirable
- Awareness of national IPC issues impacting on services
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team & work alone
- Good time management
- Communication both verbal and written
- Presentation skills
- Ability to be flexible and handle conflict
- Teaching Skills
- Resilient, self-motivated
- Initiative, innovative and assertive
Desirable
- Report writing
- Policy/procedure writing
- Negotiation and diplomacy
- Facilitation and management of change.
- Research/analytical skills
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- A full UK driving license and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Desirable
- Some flexibility around working hours
- Car Owner
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Person Specification
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Has the ability to perform the full range of duties
- Able to undertake training in the management of violence and aggression
Qualifications - Academic / Craft / Professional
Essential
- Registered Nursing Professional Qualification (General/Mental Health/Learning Disability) OR other registered healthcare Professional Qualification
Desirable
- Recognised Infection Control Qualification (ENB329/diploma/ degree)
- Teaching & Assessing qualification (ENB 998 or equivalent)
Training
Essential
- Evidence of recent knowledge of infection control practice
- Willingness to undertake an IPC course
- Maintains Current NMC registration/ other healthcare professional registration
Desirable
- Risk Management
- Incident Investigation
- Health and Safety
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a hospital/ community setting
- Experience of recent infection control issues.
- Competent with Microsoft Office i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint or willingness to develop competency
Desirable
- Clinical Audit
- Varied clinical background
- Experience of a forensic/mental health/learning disability setting
- Experience of working in an acute hospital setting or primary care
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of recent IPC principles
Desirable
- Awareness of national IPC issues impacting on services
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team & work alone
- Good time management
- Communication both verbal and written
- Presentation skills
- Ability to be flexible and handle conflict
- Teaching Skills
- Resilient, self-motivated
- Initiative, innovative and assertive
Desirable
- Report writing
- Policy/procedure writing
- Negotiation and diplomacy
- Facilitation and management of change.
- Research/analytical skills
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- A full UK driving license and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Desirable
- Some flexibility around working hours
- Car Owner
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
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).
