Job summary
37.5 Hours Per Week.
We
currently have an opportunity for a band 7 IPC registered nurse/healthcare
practitioner to come and work in an established and forward-thinking team. We
are looking for someone who firmly believes in improving safety for patients
and staff. The role will challenge and develop the many skills you already have
whilst creating and identifying a new set.
As
an IPC nurse specialist, you will be responsible for the daily operational
delivery of a complex Infection Prevention & Control programme. Including
provision of specialist advice, outbreak management, undertaking post-infection
reviews, quality improvements projects of clinical areas and practice,
surveillance, education, project management that drives improvement in patient
care through learning and support for staff, patients, and visitors in order to
maintain a safe clean environment.
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide some low and medium secure (forensic)
services to the whole of Yorkshire and the Humber. Our mission is to help
people reach their potential and live well in their communities and we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.
Main duties of the job
Provide
specialist advice and expertise to support the prevention, surveillance, and
control of infection across SWYPFT services
Contribute
to the day-to-day maintenance and further development of a high quality,
proactive, responsive, and accessible infection prevention and control service.
Assist
in developing and reviewing specialist infection control policies and
protocols, in order to promote and maintain the highest standards of infection
prevention and control practice that is evidence and research based.
Provide
training and education to increase awareness of infection prevention and
control issues amongst all disciplines and grades of staff within the Trust.
Contribute
to the Annual Infection Prevention and Control work programme on behalf of the
Infection Prevention & Control Team (IPCT).
Create
quality improvement projects across a wide range of settings to support best
evidence practice.
All employees of the Trust are strongly
encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide advice and
direction on all matters relating to Infection Prevention and Control other
than those where medical advice is required, and to be responsible, under the
direction of the Senior Nurse, for policy development, implementation and
monitoring on a Trust wide basis.
In the absence of the Senior
Nurse to co-ordinate and lead on Infection Prevention and Control activity.
In conjunction with the Senior Nurse develop evidence based guidelines,
procedures and protocols for the prevention and control of infection.
In collaboration with the Senior Nurse ensure that the Trusts
Infection Control policies and strategies are in keeping with local and
national strategies and policy.
In conjunction with the Senior Nurse, take responsibility for producing
and reviewing infection control policies that are evidence based and reflect
current knowledge and trends in infection control.
Oversee the implementation of infection control policies throughout the
trust ensuring that compliance is monitored.
Working with the wider Infection Prevention and Control team establish
and maintain effective surveillance systems monitoring alert infections and
detecting outbreaks of infection.
Analyse and collate surveillance data on infection and ensure that this
is recorded and communicated appropriately.
Identify outbreaks of infection within Trust facilities and ensure that
they are managed in accordance with Trust policies for the management and
control of infection.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide advice and
direction on all matters relating to Infection Prevention and Control other
than those where medical advice is required, and to be responsible, under the
direction of the Senior Nurse, for policy development, implementation and
monitoring on a Trust wide basis.
In the absence of the Senior
Nurse to co-ordinate and lead on Infection Prevention and Control activity.
In conjunction with the Senior Nurse develop evidence based guidelines,
procedures and protocols for the prevention and control of infection.
In collaboration with the Senior Nurse ensure that the Trusts
Infection Control policies and strategies are in keeping with local and
national strategies and policy.
In conjunction with the Senior Nurse, take responsibility for producing
and reviewing infection control policies that are evidence based and reflect
current knowledge and trends in infection control.
Oversee the implementation of infection control policies throughout the
trust ensuring that compliance is monitored.
Working with the wider Infection Prevention and Control team establish
and maintain effective surveillance systems monitoring alert infections and
detecting outbreaks of infection.
Analyse and collate surveillance data on infection and ensure that this
is recorded and communicated appropriately.
Identify outbreaks of infection within Trust facilities and ensure that
they are managed in accordance with Trust policies for the management and
control of infection.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration nursing experience.
- Demonstrable evidence of clinical leadership, for example at team leader or ward manager level.
- Demonstrable experience of working in a leadership role within a clinical team implementing infection prevention and control measures with patients with infectious diseases or conditions.
- Experience of clinical audit.
Desirable
- Experience or knowledge of community nursing.
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Good working knowledge of current and future challenges and issues in the speciality of infection control, being able to relate these to the safe provision of care within a variety of health care settings.
- Up to date knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control, HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis and other relevant agendas.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse.
- Educated to degree level or demonstrable equivalent experience.
- Specialist qualification in Infection Control or expected to achieve within 12 months.
- Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.
Training
Essential
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Commitment to high quality standards of care delivery.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent negotiating skills.
- Ability to work on initiative and as an effective team member.
- Excellent understanding and application of confidentiality.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration nursing experience.
- Demonstrable evidence of clinical leadership, for example at team leader or ward manager level.
- Demonstrable experience of working in a leadership role within a clinical team implementing infection prevention and control measures with patients with infectious diseases or conditions.
- Experience of clinical audit.
Desirable
- Experience or knowledge of community nursing.
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Good working knowledge of current and future challenges and issues in the speciality of infection control, being able to relate these to the safe provision of care within a variety of health care settings.
- Up to date knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control, HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis and other relevant agendas.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse.
- Educated to degree level or demonstrable equivalent experience.
- Specialist qualification in Infection Control or expected to achieve within 12 months.
- Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.
Training
Essential
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Commitment to high quality standards of care delivery.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent negotiating skills.
- Ability to work on initiative and as an effective team member.
- Excellent understanding and application of confidentiality.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
