Job summary
An Exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic,resourcefuland inspiring RN/ RSCN/ODP/RM with evidence of continuing professional development,toundertake the role of asister/ practitionerin Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) at Birmingham Women`s & Children's NHS Trust.We are a busy,friendlyand innovative team.
We are seekinga qualified nurse/midwife with a keen interest orpreviousexperience of IPC.You will be part of a dynamic team working across our Trust sites.The team will mentor,supportand teach you to ensure a wide variety of learning across microbiology and the prevention and control of infections.
You will have excellent communication skills enabling you to support the nursing & medical teams, facilities, estates, as well as patients and their families.These skills will ensure we are driving a high quality, safe service and ensuring our Trust is compliant with all local and national legislation and evidence-based practice.
Main duties of the job
To work within the Infection Prevention and Control Team providing specialist nursing input in the identification, prevention, monitoring/surveillance,and control of infection within the Trust.Tomonitorstaff compliance with infection prevention and control policiesinitiatingappropriate actionsto enable all grades and disciplines of staff to prevent and control infection.
Act as a role modelalwayspromoting best practice within infection prevention and control.
Act as a specialist adviser and resource to all staff, clinical and non-clinical on issues relating to infection prevention and control.
Maintain close liaison with the Infection Prevention and Control Lead Nurses and Microbiologists on matters relating to infection control.
Work in conjunction with Ward Managers, Infection Prevention and Control Team, ClinicalCo-Ordinator's,and Lead Nurses to minimize movement and isolation of patients with infection or infectious diseases and to ensure that beds are effectively utilized, particularly at times of winter pressures.
Collaborate with other members of the Infection Prevention and Control team, clinical teams and other agencies in the identification, investigation and management of outbreaks seeking advice from those withexpertisewhere necessary, reporting to the Infection Prevention and Control Team and the Trust Infection Prevention and Control Committee, as required.
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN / RSCN / ODP/ Midwives with evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Leadership course/ module
- Teaching course/ module
Knowledge & Nature of Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience at Band 6 level
- Previous experience in Infection Control or recent Infection Control link worker experience
- Experience at ward/departmental management level.
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- A positive and flexible style and approach
- Leadership skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Developed interpersonal and influencing skills
Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Personal and professional credibility and confidence
- The highest degree of honesty and integrity
- Innovator in development and delivery of clinical practice
- Advocate for patients with a passion for improving the patient experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN / RSCN / ODP/ Midwives with evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Leadership course/ module
- Teaching course/ module
Knowledge & Nature of Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience at Band 6 level
- Previous experience in Infection Control or recent Infection Control link worker experience
- Experience at ward/departmental management level.
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- A positive and flexible style and approach
- Leadership skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Developed interpersonal and influencing skills
Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Personal and professional credibility and confidence
- The highest degree of honesty and integrity
- Innovator in development and delivery of clinical practice
- Advocate for patients with a passion for improving the patient experience
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
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Women and Children`s NHS
Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham
B4 6NH
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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