Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen, for an enthusiastic,
motivated and experienced Registered Nurse to work in Infection Prevention and
Control at Mid Yorkshire Teaching Trust.
Main duties of the job
As a member of the Infection Prevention and Control Team
you will be expected to work both independently and as part of a larger team,
supporting the delivery of infection prevention and control across the
community and acute health care sector.
You should possess excellent communication skills, be
self-motivated and be able to motivate others. You should be able to
demonstrate resilience and manage change in this ever-evolving service.
It is essential that you are enthusiastic and can
demonstrate knowledge and awareness of the importance of infection prevention
and control at a local / national level.
About us
We provide care and support to over a million people in
Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our
three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of
innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our
workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful
and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid
Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm
irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and
gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,
or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to
someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the
LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently
under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from
members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all
applicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable
guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If
you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our
patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Leadership
The
Registered Nurse will maintain a nursing culture which is open to change, new
ideas, concepts and innovations.
This will be achieved by:
- Participating in
the development and delivery of a philosophy of care which involves/respects
the rights of patients carers and staff.
- Ability to relate to all staff and patients
in a confident manner, demonstrating good listening skills and able to work
effectively as part of team.
- Creating, maintaining and enhancing effective
working relationships.
- Recognising areas of conflict and assisting
in the management of this to promote a healthy working environment.
- Maintaining an awareness of national and
regional initiatives.
- Participating in the individual performance
review process.
- Participating in
Clinical Supervision where this is appropriate.
- Participating in the implementation and
monitoring of the Trusts Nursing Charter standards.
- Acting as a positive ambassador for the
Trust.
- Contributing to the Trusts Shared
Leadership process.
- Striving for continuous improvements in the
delivery of high-quality patient focused care.
- Submitting new ideas/Innovations aimed at
improving patient care.
LEARNING
ENVIRONMENT/EVIDENCE BASED NURSING
The
Registered Nurse will support and contribute to the infection prevention and
control team culture which is conducive to learning incorporating high-quality
evidence based practice into patient centred care.
This will be achieved by:
- Utilising and contributing to resources within
the team environment which encourages evidence-based nursing.
- Promoting patient/carer independence through
relevant support material.
- Supporting and enabling professional
development of team members.
- Undertaking own personal development to meet
identified needs.
- Ensuring statutory and mandatory training is
undertaken.
COMPETENT
PRACTICE
The
Registered Nurse will combine theory and experience to demonstrate clinical
competence in practice.
This will be achieved by:
- Participating in the assessment of
health-related needs of patients and their families/careers.
- Contributing towards the formulation of a
plan of care with the patient and their family/carers.
- Delivering direct care to patients in
accordance with the Trusts policies and NMC Guidelines.
- Continually assessing and evaluating the
patients condition and the effectiveness of the care delivered with a senior
member of the team.
- Promoting a multi professional approach to
maximise the patients health and independence utilising resources
appropriately.
- Maintaining up to date knowledge of current
nursing issues/practices.
- Working as a registered nurse, without
direct supervision in the absence of the Senior Nurse or Matron where
necessary.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Leadership
The
Registered Nurse will maintain a nursing culture which is open to change, new
ideas, concepts and innovations.
This will be achieved by:
- Participating in
the development and delivery of a philosophy of care which involves/respects
the rights of patients carers and staff.
- Ability to relate to all staff and patients
in a confident manner, demonstrating good listening skills and able to work
effectively as part of team.
- Creating, maintaining and enhancing effective
working relationships.
- Recognising areas of conflict and assisting
in the management of this to promote a healthy working environment.
- Maintaining an awareness of national and
regional initiatives.
- Participating in the individual performance
review process.
- Participating in
Clinical Supervision where this is appropriate.
- Participating in the implementation and
monitoring of the Trusts Nursing Charter standards.
- Acting as a positive ambassador for the
Trust.
- Contributing to the Trusts Shared
Leadership process.
- Striving for continuous improvements in the
delivery of high-quality patient focused care.
- Submitting new ideas/Innovations aimed at
improving patient care.
LEARNING
ENVIRONMENT/EVIDENCE BASED NURSING
The
Registered Nurse will support and contribute to the infection prevention and
control team culture which is conducive to learning incorporating high-quality
evidence based practice into patient centred care.
This will be achieved by:
- Utilising and contributing to resources within
the team environment which encourages evidence-based nursing.
- Promoting patient/carer independence through
relevant support material.
- Supporting and enabling professional
development of team members.
- Undertaking own personal development to meet
identified needs.
- Ensuring statutory and mandatory training is
undertaken.
COMPETENT
PRACTICE
The
Registered Nurse will combine theory and experience to demonstrate clinical
competence in practice.
This will be achieved by:
- Participating in the assessment of
health-related needs of patients and their families/careers.
- Contributing towards the formulation of a
plan of care with the patient and their family/carers.
- Delivering direct care to patients in
accordance with the Trusts policies and NMC Guidelines.
- Continually assessing and evaluating the
patients condition and the effectiveness of the care delivered with a senior
member of the team.
- Promoting a multi professional approach to
maximise the patients health and independence utilising resources
appropriately.
- Maintaining up to date knowledge of current
nursing issues/practices.
- Working as a registered nurse, without
direct supervision in the absence of the Senior Nurse or Matron where
necessary.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Able to communicate clearly (verbally and written)
- Enthusiastic
- Adaptable and flexible
- Willingness to gain knowledge and develop professionally
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to plan, assess, implement and evaluate patient care
- Prioritise tasks
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- BSc (Hons) Nursing
- Diploma HE Nursing
- IPC Link Worker
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working in an acute health care setting
Desirable
- Previous experience working in infection prevention and control
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current nursing issues and practice
- Knowledge of current infection prevention and control issues
Desirable
- Evidence of interest in infection prevention and control
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Able to communicate clearly (verbally and written)
- Enthusiastic
- Adaptable and flexible
- Willingness to gain knowledge and develop professionally
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to plan, assess, implement and evaluate patient care
- Prioritise tasks
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- BSc (Hons) Nursing
- Diploma HE Nursing
- IPC Link Worker
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working in an acute health care setting
Desirable
- Previous experience working in infection prevention and control
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current nursing issues and practice
- Knowledge of current infection prevention and control issues
Desirable
- Evidence of interest in infection prevention and control
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).
