Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Infection Prevention and Control Team at Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust, based at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.The Infection Prevention & Control Specialist Nurse is a professional leader with clinical expertise in the field of Infection Prevention and Control (IP&C). The post holder will, in conjunction with the lead Infection and Prevention and Control nurses, have responsibility for co-ordinating and developing a quality infection control service.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the provision of specialist nursing advice, acting as a resource and role model to all staff, patients and visitors. The post holder shall support and enhance the Trust's established and developing services, ensuring compliance with the IP&C requirements of the Health and Social Care Act 2008, NICE, UKHSA and essential standards for quality and safety.
The post holder will work as a specialist practitioner responsible for ensuring service delivery and supporting the implementation and evaluation of organisational programmes. The post holder will be required to operate flexibly within the Infection prevention and Control Team structure to ensure a comprehensive service is provided to the Trust.
The successful candidate must be able to provide good clinical leadership and possess excellent communication and teaching skills, challenging poor practice and promoting best practice. They will need to have an infection prevention and control qualification and/or experience along with a teaching or mentoring qualification.
About us
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."
If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full job description and person specification please view the attachment/s. The full job description will provide you with an overview of tasks and responsibilities of the role. The person specification details the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full job description and person specification please view the attachment/s. The full job description will provide you with an overview of tasks and responsibilities of the role. The person specification details the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Specialist nursing qualification in IPC
- Degree in nursing or health related field
- Teaching qualification
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in IPC in the acute or outpatient setting
- Experience of teaching in IPC formal and informally
- Experience of research
- Experience of clinical supervision or mentoring
- Experience of auditing
- Experiencing of working in a multidisciplinary team
skills and knowledge
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication
- current issues in IPC in the NHS and nationally
- Experience of influencing/ managing change
- IT, computer literacy (e.g. word, powerpoint, excel and databases etc)
- Involvement in research and applying to practice
- Involvement in any quality initiatives
- Evidence of team working
Desirable
- Project management experience
- demonstrate Innovations in specialist practice
Personal qualities
Essential
- Evidence of recent study or willingness to undertake further study
- Awareness with working with a diverse community
- Evidence of Woking flexibility and under pressure
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Specialist nursing qualification in IPC
- Degree in nursing or health related field
- Teaching qualification
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in IPC in the acute or outpatient setting
- Experience of teaching in IPC formal and informally
- Experience of research
- Experience of clinical supervision or mentoring
- Experience of auditing
- Experiencing of working in a multidisciplinary team
skills and knowledge
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication
- current issues in IPC in the NHS and nationally
- Experience of influencing/ managing change
- IT, computer literacy (e.g. word, powerpoint, excel and databases etc)
- Involvement in research and applying to practice
- Involvement in any quality initiatives
- Evidence of team working
Desirable
- Project management experience
- demonstrate Innovations in specialist practice
Personal qualities
Essential
- Evidence of recent study or willingness to undertake further study
- Awareness with working with a diverse community
- Evidence of Woking flexibility and under pressure
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).