Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Infection Prevention and Control Team (IPCT) - for an enthusiastic, proactive,registered nurse who would like to take the next step in your career and join our team friendly, dynamic and progressive team of finalists of the Nursing Times Awards, Winners of the Infection Prevention Society Award for Nurturing IPC Talent.
This would be an ideal opportunity for a dynamic, confident, and highly motivated nurse wishing to further their career in this specialist and pivotal field within healthcare. The role is interesting and tasks include daily patient ward rounds, providing proactive advice to patients/staff/visitors, problem solving, undertaking audits, infection surveillance, outbreak management and teaching.
This position will not be supported for visa sponsorship. All applicants are expected to have valid right to work document to work in the UK when applying for this position.
Please note, this post may close earlier than the given closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
Main duties of the job
This post requires travelling to other trust premises and therefore candidates must be able to get around the trust sites in a timely and efficient manner. You must have enthusiasm to continue professional self-development and development of others. You will need to demonstrate your expertise and the contribution in maintaining and improving trust infection rates. You will need to be able to influence others, prioritise work and have a flexible approach.
IPC team are paper light in our approach, and a digitally driven, data focused team that values and fosters innovation along with continuous improvement. The role will entail being a clinically focused practitioner who works with operational staff at the point of care delivery, based on our sites and in the IPC offices.
About us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical responsibilities:
Act as an advocate for patients, protecting their rights and dignity.
Provide basic, intermediate and advanced patient care of the highest standard; taking into account own training and competence.
Ensure that all nursing records and documents are completed accurately and legibly.
Follow local and national guidelines, protocols & policies in regards to Infection Prevention & Control. Challenge peers and colleagues who do not follow these.
Take part in maintaining agreed standards for ward cleanliness. Assist with Infection Control checks and audits.
Develop the assessment, development, implementation and delivery of agreed standard of nursing care.
Discharge patients following the Nurse Led Discharge Protocol
Assist in developing innovative practices using a research-based approach.
Manage the clinical area in the absence of more senior staff to ensure effective communication between all MDT members to ensure safe & effective patient care
Use computers and various software programs to complete assessments, reports and statements relating to patient care and the ward environment.
Give competent, safe, effective and compassionate patient care with regards infection prevention, and when required infection control practices.
Act as an advocate for patients, protecting their rights and protection again infection wherever possible.
Please see attached job description for further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical responsibilities:
Act as an advocate for patients, protecting their rights and dignity.
Provide basic, intermediate and advanced patient care of the highest standard; taking into account own training and competence.
Ensure that all nursing records and documents are completed accurately and legibly.
Follow local and national guidelines, protocols & policies in regards to Infection Prevention & Control. Challenge peers and colleagues who do not follow these.
Take part in maintaining agreed standards for ward cleanliness. Assist with Infection Control checks and audits.
Develop the assessment, development, implementation and delivery of agreed standard of nursing care.
Discharge patients following the Nurse Led Discharge Protocol
Assist in developing innovative practices using a research-based approach.
Manage the clinical area in the absence of more senior staff to ensure effective communication between all MDT members to ensure safe & effective patient care
Use computers and various software programs to complete assessments, reports and statements relating to patient care and the ward environment.
Give competent, safe, effective and compassionate patient care with regards infection prevention, and when required infection control practices.
Act as an advocate for patients, protecting their rights and protection again infection wherever possible.
Please see attached job description for further information.
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse educated to diploma / degree level
- IPC qualification at minimum undergraduate level modules in infection control, or willing to complete.
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- ENB 998 or equivalent teaching qualification.
- Clinical Audit training
- Outbreak management
- UKHSA SSIS UKHSA module
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Understanding of current healthcare issues i.e. clinical governance, risk management and quality controls assurance
- Good communication skills both written and verbal
- IT Literate
- Able to prioritise and manage workload
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to work either as part of a team or on own.
- Able to give immunisations and vaccinations
- Knowledge and experience in the application of audit
- Delivering training; teaching skills
Desirable
- Cannulation /phlebotomy skills
- Car driver
- Facilitation skills
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience
- Experience of clinical governance and risk management
Desirable
- Experience of infection control roles in health/social care setting.
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse educated to diploma / degree level
- IPC qualification at minimum undergraduate level modules in infection control, or willing to complete.
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- ENB 998 or equivalent teaching qualification.
- Clinical Audit training
- Outbreak management
- UKHSA SSIS UKHSA module
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Understanding of current healthcare issues i.e. clinical governance, risk management and quality controls assurance
- Good communication skills both written and verbal
- IT Literate
- Able to prioritise and manage workload
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to work either as part of a team or on own.
- Able to give immunisations and vaccinations
- Knowledge and experience in the application of audit
- Delivering training; teaching skills
Desirable
- Cannulation /phlebotomy skills
- Car driver
- Facilitation skills
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience
- Experience of clinical governance and risk management
Desirable
- Experience of infection control roles in health/social care setting.
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
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
