Job summary
Infection Prevention Practitioners are key to the delivery of the infection prevention (IP) delivery plan, operational policy and annual program of work, as well as the formulation, monitoring and implementation of associated policies, protocols and guidelines. Post holders are expected to assist and develop skills in surveillance, outbreak prevention and control and advice giving to a range of clinical and non-clinical services in the Trust.
Main duties of the job
Infection Prevention Practitioners are key to the delivery of the infection prevention (IP) delivery plan, operational policy and annual programme of work, as well as the formulation, monitoring and implementation of associated policies, protocols and guidelines. Post holders are expected to assist and develop skills in surveillance, outbreak prevention and control and advice giving to a range ofclinical and non-clinical services in the Trust.
About us
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.
We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.
The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Evidence Based Practice
Governance
Education & Training
Management
To represent the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust in the specialist field of infection prevention at professional meetings, forums and conferences. The post holder is expected to maintain their professional development in line with the Infection Prevention Society (IPS) core competencies for Infection Prevention and Control.The postholder is expected to work flexibly.To comply with NMC or applicable registered body and Trust policies.
For full list of duties and responsibilities, please see the job description and personal specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Evidence Based Practice
Governance
Education & Training
Management
To represent the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust in the specialist field of infection prevention at professional meetings, forums and conferences. The post holder is expected to maintain their professional development in line with the Infection Prevention Society (IPS) core competencies for Infection Prevention and Control.The postholder is expected to work flexibly.To comply with NMC or applicable registered body and Trust policies.
For full list of duties and responsibilities, please see the job description and personal specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications, skills, experience
Essential
- Registered Healthcare Practitioner e.g. nurse, dental nurse, AHP
- Teaching qualification or relevant experience
Desirable
- Experience leading a team
Person Specification
Qualifications, skills, experience
Essential
- Registered Healthcare Practitioner e.g. nurse, dental nurse, AHP
- Teaching qualification or relevant experience
Desirable
- Experience leading a team
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).
