Job summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to join the IPC team. The IPC CNS will work in conjunction with staff across the UCLH sites to improve IPC practice and reduce hospital acquired infections.
This post requires collaborative working with the IPC team and with all healthcare personnel across the Trust. Working alongside the IPC Consultant Nurses, Senior Nurses, IPC CNSs, Director of Infection Prevention & Control (DIPC) and the IPC Team, the post holder will shape IPC policy and guidance ensuring implementation into practice.
The IPC service includes the Trust wide management of isolation prioritisation to aid patient flow ensuring patient safety is maintained. Working alongside the coordination and operational services to review and advise on decontamination, building regulation compliance and the development of Trust wide education and audit programmes amongst others.
The post holder will be expected to spend 70% of time within the clinical areas providing education & training and advisory service; offering support and advice to staff clinically and 30% on project work and classroom-based teaching programmes.
Main duties of the job
The responsibilities of the post holder are:
o To promote, facilitate and help implement evidence-based practice.o Audit and report on infection control related interventions.o Respond to the changing needs of recruitment and retention.o Work on trust wide infection control practice development projects.o To work with the infection team, and senior nursing staff across the trust in developing and implementing improved infection control practice.o Contribute to, and work with, the infection control team on implementing the annual infection control plan and annual infection control report.o To take personal responsibility for promoting a safe environment and safe patient care by identifying areas of risk and following the Incident, Serious Incidents and Near Misses reporting policy and procedure.o Contribute to Care Quality Commission and clinical governance monitoring of infection control educational activities as required. o To develop personal infection control knowledge to aspire to become an Infection Control Clinical Nurse Specialist (band 7) in the future.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found athttps://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found athttps://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registered Nurse
- Mentorship qualification/ SSSA
- Completed Degree
- Demonstrates knowledge of infection prevention and control issues
Desirable
- Relevant Post registration Clinical course
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years acute clinical experience at band 5 or above
- Demonstrate evidence of professional development
- Demonstrate the ability to educate others
- Able to take charge and delegate duties
- Demonstrate an understanding of research, evidence-based practice and clinical audit
Desirable
- Experience as an IPC link Nurse
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Care for patients with invasive devices
- Able to work with IT systems including: oEHRS oLab systems (WinPath/ Helix) oMicrosoft packages
- Able to challenge poor practice to optimise patient safety and staff experience
- Understand the process for developing and implementing policies and guidance
- Able to effectively escalate issues to the senior IPC team
- Able to work on/ under own initiative
Communication
Essential
- Able to effectively escalate issues and concerns to the senior IPC team
- Able to communicate effectively both verbally and written
- Able to deliver teaching sessions to a wide range disciplines
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Demonstrate commitment to act as a preceptor/ facilitator
- Demonstrate a commitment to your own personal development
- Aspire to become an Infection Control Clinical Nurse Specialist (band 7) in the future.
- Demonstrate desire to work in clinical area
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstrate an understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Hours of work are Monday-Friday 9am to 5pm
- Spend a minimum of 70% of the time within clinical area providing advice and support
- Flexibility to meet the needs of the service including cross site working
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registered Nurse
- Mentorship qualification/ SSSA
- Completed Degree
- Demonstrates knowledge of infection prevention and control issues
Desirable
- Relevant Post registration Clinical course
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years acute clinical experience at band 5 or above
- Demonstrate evidence of professional development
- Demonstrate the ability to educate others
- Able to take charge and delegate duties
- Demonstrate an understanding of research, evidence-based practice and clinical audit
Desirable
- Experience as an IPC link Nurse
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Care for patients with invasive devices
- Able to work with IT systems including: oEHRS oLab systems (WinPath/ Helix) oMicrosoft packages
- Able to challenge poor practice to optimise patient safety and staff experience
- Understand the process for developing and implementing policies and guidance
- Able to effectively escalate issues to the senior IPC team
- Able to work on/ under own initiative
Communication
Essential
- Able to effectively escalate issues and concerns to the senior IPC team
- Able to communicate effectively both verbally and written
- Able to deliver teaching sessions to a wide range disciplines
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Demonstrate commitment to act as a preceptor/ facilitator
- Demonstrate a commitment to your own personal development
- Aspire to become an Infection Control Clinical Nurse Specialist (band 7) in the future.
- Demonstrate desire to work in clinical area
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstrate an understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Hours of work are Monday-Friday 9am to 5pm
- Spend a minimum of 70% of the time within clinical area providing advice and support
- Flexibility to meet the needs of the service including cross site working
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
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College London Hospital
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
