Job summary
Matron Infection Prevention and Control
Division: Corporate
Care Group: Nursing
Band: 8a
Salary: £47,126 - £53,219 per annum/pro rata
Interview date: Tuesday 7th June 2022
We are recruiting for a Matron Infection Prevention and Control who shares our ambition and vision to deliver the Best of Care by the Best Peopleand has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff.
Main duties of the job
Medway NHS Foundation Trust are looking for an enthusiastic leader to join our Infection Prevention and Control team.
The Senior Nurse Infection Prevention & Control will work as a senior member of the Infection Prevention Control team and under the professional leadership and guidance of the Lead Nurse, implementing policies and procedures and supporting Trust compliance with Infection Prevention and Control legislation e.g. The Health & Social Care Act 2008.
Our values are Bold, Every Person Counts, Sharing and Open and Together. It is important that you understand and to refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust.
We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.
To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today.
About us
Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision of Better, Best, Brilliant is achieved. Our culture and values are what drives the Trust and is the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation.
Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious environment.
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement which will not mean sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We aim to support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit you and us.
All of our substantive & fixed term employees can enjoy a range of staff benefits, a gym, an active health and wellbeing programme, an on-site nursery and a cycle to work scheme.
We are taking positive action to ensure that we can attract, recruit and retain the best talent and would welcome more applicants from under - represented groups to support the Trusts commitment to a diverse, inclusive and an employer of choice workforce.
All staff at Medway comply the Trust's and the Kent and Medway Safeguarding Board's policies on safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will act as an expert resource in the leadership of prevention and control of infection at a clinical and organisational level, supporting the team in carrying out their responsibilities in delivering an Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) programme of surveillance and investigation coupled with effective risk management strategies within the Trust.
Essential Infection prevention and control knowledge required but additional training and education will be provided for the right candidate.
The post holder will maintain effective and efficient systems for Infection Prevention and Control at Medway NHS Foundation Trust as agreed by the Deputy Director of Infection Prevention & Control.
The post holder will provide strong leadership that inspires and motivates others to take individual responsibility for Infection Prevention and Control.
The post holder will have the authority through expert knowledge to challenge poor or inconsistent practice.
Work effectively as part of the Infection Prevention and Control Team (IPCT), to provide a timely and effective Infection Prevention and Control Service under the direction/ supervision of the Head of Infection Control to meet the competing needs of the service.
To develop and participate in education programmes for all disciplines of staff, on a wide range of Infection Prevention and Control subjects, including Trust induction, hand hygiene training and Infection Prevention and Control update sessions.
The post holder will be the operational lead for the site Infection Prevention and Control Team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will act as an expert resource in the leadership of prevention and control of infection at a clinical and organisational level, supporting the team in carrying out their responsibilities in delivering an Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) programme of surveillance and investigation coupled with effective risk management strategies within the Trust.
Essential Infection prevention and control knowledge required but additional training and education will be provided for the right candidate.
The post holder will maintain effective and efficient systems for Infection Prevention and Control at Medway NHS Foundation Trust as agreed by the Deputy Director of Infection Prevention & Control.
The post holder will provide strong leadership that inspires and motivates others to take individual responsibility for Infection Prevention and Control.
The post holder will have the authority through expert knowledge to challenge poor or inconsistent practice.
Work effectively as part of the Infection Prevention and Control Team (IPCT), to provide a timely and effective Infection Prevention and Control Service under the direction/ supervision of the Head of Infection Control to meet the competing needs of the service.
To develop and participate in education programmes for all disciplines of staff, on a wide range of Infection Prevention and Control subjects, including Trust induction, hand hygiene training and Infection Prevention and Control update sessions.
The post holder will be the operational lead for the site Infection Prevention and Control Team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered, Practising General Nurse
- Evidence of further CPD within IPC specialty at a degree level
- Educated to Masters level or working towards
- Leadership qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- In-depth knowledge of Infection Control targets
- Understanding of decontamination, ventilation or water safety
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years Band 7 or above in an acute care setting in an Infection Prevention & Control Team
- Leadership experience
- Utilising audit for change and change management
- Teaching experience
- Expert Infection Control Practitioner
Skills
Essential
- Ability to risk assess
- Evidence of policy/guideline development
- Presentation skills
- Excellent communication skill
- IT skills and ability to use data and present it
- Able to review clinical evidence and apply to practice and ability to present new IPC guidance to different levels within the organisation
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered, Practising General Nurse
- Evidence of further CPD within IPC specialty at a degree level
- Educated to Masters level or working towards
- Leadership qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- In-depth knowledge of Infection Control targets
- Understanding of decontamination, ventilation or water safety
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years Band 7 or above in an acute care setting in an Infection Prevention & Control Team
- Leadership experience
- Utilising audit for change and change management
- Teaching experience
- Expert Infection Control Practitioner
Skills
Essential
- Ability to risk assess
- Evidence of policy/guideline development
- Presentation skills
- Excellent communication skill
- IT skills and ability to use data and present it
- Able to review clinical evidence and apply to practice and ability to present new IPC guidance to different levels within the organisation
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
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).
