Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic, ambitious and motivated individual to join the Outpatient Parental Antibiotic Therapy & Vascular Access Services (OPAT & VA) team.
This post is intended to support the continued improvement and development of the Infection Prevention & Control's agenda at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Hospital (HH) by strengthening the current Outpatient Parental Antibiotic Therapy & Vascular Access (OPAT & VA) Services. The aim is to become an active core member of the OPAT & Vascular Access team.
You will work in a supportive role with all members of the OPAT & Vascular access team to sustain a high-quality service in the care of inpatients requiring intravenous devices and those using the OPAT service. You will support audits through surveillance of all intravenous devices to improve patient safety through measurable Infection Prevention interventions.
You will assist the OPAT & Vascular Access nurses to provide staff education, training and surveillance/audit of practice relating to intravenous devices and antimicrobial stewardship.
***Closing date is indicative only. This vacancy may close without notice when sufficient applications have been received. ***
Main duties of the job
- Support the OPAT & Vascular Access Nrses to undertake audits and reports relating to the Infection Prevention & Control High Impact Interventions (HIIs) for peripheral and central lines, antimicrobial stewardship and other relevant interventions aimed at decreasing hospital acquired infections (HAIs).
- Work as part of the wider Infection Prevention & Control Team to ensure seamless OPAT and Vascular Access services.
- Under supervision, help prevent complications relating to vascular access devices by facilitating a preventative approach through regular auditing of the High Impact Interventions (HIIs).
- To work as part of the Infection Prevention & Control Team and to forge close working relationships with other healthcare professionals including nurses, doctors' phlebotomists, radiographers, and the professional development Teams (PDNs).
- To cross validate the HII data related to IV lines.
- Under supervision, to reduce the risk of 'just-in-case' cannulas by assisting with regular auditing, increasing HII compliance particularly in relation to documentation.
- Alongside the OPAT & Vascular Access nurses, Microbiology Consultant and Antimicrobial pharmacist to attend the MDT meetings and carry out administrative tasks following this.
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assesse
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assesse
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good General Education at least up to GCSE or equivalent as a minimum.
- NVQ level 2 administration or equivalent, or willingness to undertake training
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of relevant health and safety issues.
- Knowledge of data protection
- Knowledge/awareness of Child Protection Issues & Adult Safeguarding, including mental capacity act.
- Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues
Desirable
- Understanding health needs presented within a multi-ethnic community.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an NHS service provision environment or equivalent
- Experience of database skills; creating and maintaining accurate records, including data entry.
- Experience of working directly with patients/clients
Desirable
- Knowledge of Electronic Patient Record System (EPR/RIO)
- Experience of carrying out clinical audits
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work effectively within a team.
- Effective communication skills, written and spoken.
- Ability to report accurately both verbally and in writing.
- Good observation skills.
- Good organisational skills.
- Able to manage electronic diaries
- Able to arrange meetings and events; booking rooms, sending out invites and ensuring resources required are available on the day.
- Ability to take accurate and reflective minutes at a range of meetings or willingness to undertake training.
- Able to arrange training; booking rooms, sending out invites and information to attendees, maintaining registers and obtaining feedback.
- Ability to learn and carry out routines and procedures which promote good practice.
- Ability to carry out directed tasks
- Ability to assist with clinical audits
- Ability to assist with clinical procedures
- Ability to record on patients Electronic Records (EPR)
- Able to use initiative, solve problems and prioritise work
- Ability to seek and use supervision when necessary.
- Effective IT skills including in Microsoft office; Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Ability to gather data for reports.
- Ability to remain calm and work under pressure
- Able to meet deadlines
- Able to ensure appropriate stock levels are maintained
- Ability to assist patients with administration support, e.g., booking clinic appointments, transport, obtaining feedback at the end of treatment.
- Ability to provide information to patients using resources available e.g., information booklets
- Ability to support the clinical team in creating patient and staff resources and other documents e.g., policies and information booklets/leaflets.
- Ability to respond to fluctuation in workload as demand dictates
- Ability and willingness to provide cross cover with the IPC team administrator
- Motivation to gain skills and experience throughout the induction period and beyond.
Desirable
- Online ordering e.g., Oracle iProc
- Clinical report writing skills
Other Requirements
Essential
- Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good General Education at least up to GCSE or equivalent as a minimum.
- NVQ level 2 administration or equivalent, or willingness to undertake training
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of relevant health and safety issues.
- Knowledge of data protection
- Knowledge/awareness of Child Protection Issues & Adult Safeguarding, including mental capacity act.
- Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues
Desirable
- Understanding health needs presented within a multi-ethnic community.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an NHS service provision environment or equivalent
- Experience of database skills; creating and maintaining accurate records, including data entry.
- Experience of working directly with patients/clients
Desirable
- Knowledge of Electronic Patient Record System (EPR/RIO)
- Experience of carrying out clinical audits
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work effectively within a team.
- Effective communication skills, written and spoken.
- Ability to report accurately both verbally and in writing.
- Good observation skills.
- Good organisational skills.
- Able to manage electronic diaries
- Able to arrange meetings and events; booking rooms, sending out invites and ensuring resources required are available on the day.
- Ability to take accurate and reflective minutes at a range of meetings or willingness to undertake training.
- Able to arrange training; booking rooms, sending out invites and information to attendees, maintaining registers and obtaining feedback.
- Ability to learn and carry out routines and procedures which promote good practice.
- Ability to carry out directed tasks
- Ability to assist with clinical audits
- Ability to assist with clinical procedures
- Ability to record on patients Electronic Records (EPR)
- Able to use initiative, solve problems and prioritise work
- Ability to seek and use supervision when necessary.
- Effective IT skills including in Microsoft office; Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Ability to gather data for reports.
- Ability to remain calm and work under pressure
- Able to meet deadlines
- Able to ensure appropriate stock levels are maintained
- Ability to assist patients with administration support, e.g., booking clinic appointments, transport, obtaining feedback at the end of treatment.
- Ability to provide information to patients using resources available e.g., information booklets
- Ability to support the clinical team in creating patient and staff resources and other documents e.g., policies and information booklets/leaflets.
- Ability to respond to fluctuation in workload as demand dictates
- Ability and willingness to provide cross cover with the IPC team administrator
- Motivation to gain skills and experience throughout the induction period and beyond.
Desirable
- Online ordering e.g., Oracle iProc
- Clinical report writing skills
Other Requirements
Essential
- Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
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).
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).
