Job summary
A rare and exciting opportunity
has arisen to join a flourishing and well established Infection Prevention and
Control team. Are you looking for an opportunity for change? Would you relish
the opportunity to be directly involved in Infection Prevention and Control?
There is never a better time to join an Infection Prevention & Control
Team.
County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation
Trust is one of the largest integrated care providers in England, serving a
population of around 600,000 people. We are a high performing organisation with
a track record of success.
Main duties of the job
Applicants must have two years
post registration experience, working within an Infection Prevention and
Control team would be desirable but not essential. Ideally you will be an
Infection Control Champion, looking for a new challenge.
This post will offer an exciting opportunity for
someone who has a passion for Infection Prevention and Control and is ready for
a challenge. This is great time to join an experienced and established team as
we are looking to expand following the recent challenges faced nationally with
COVID-19.
About us
We are one of the largest integrated care providers in England. Over 7,000 Staff serve a population of around 650,000 people in the North East,
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
At County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust our aim is to always deliver excellent care with compassion to deliver the highest quality of care our patients deserve. We value the personal skills, experiences and qualities that individuals bring to the Trust; creating an inclusive working environment to attract talented people who feel motivated, involved and able to influence the future direction of our services. The wellbeing of staff is important to us; we have a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team who provide support on a range of topics.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applications welcomed from registered nurses who have been
inspired by the pandemic to pursue a career in Infection Prevention and
Control. Full training and support can be provided if you are looking for a
development role in our team.
The post requires providing support and specialist advice to
all disciplines of staff, patients and members of public regarding the
prevention and control of infection. Develop a quality, proactive, evidence
based infection control service, to prevent and reduce the incidence of
infection across the organisation.
You should be flexible, adaptable,
an excellent communicator, good IT skills, well organised and able to work to
deadlines under pressure. You will be required to travel trustwide and will
need access to your own vehicle.
Interviews for those successfully
shortlisted, will take place face to face, on 20th June 2022.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applications welcomed from registered nurses who have been
inspired by the pandemic to pursue a career in Infection Prevention and
Control. Full training and support can be provided if you are looking for a
development role in our team.
The post requires providing support and specialist advice to
all disciplines of staff, patients and members of public regarding the
prevention and control of infection. Develop a quality, proactive, evidence
based infection control service, to prevent and reduce the incidence of
infection across the organisation.
You should be flexible, adaptable,
an excellent communicator, good IT skills, well organised and able to work to
deadlines under pressure. You will be required to travel trustwide and will
need access to your own vehicle.
Interviews for those successfully
shortlisted, will take place face to face, on 20th June 2022.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse ( level 1)
- Coaching, mentoring and teaching experience Evidence of personal and professional development Academic qualification to Degree level ( working towards)
Desirable
- Degree in healthcare
- Post-graduate qualification in infection control Leadership course/Module
Experience
Essential
- 2 years post registration experience in a clinical setting Broad clinical background
- Experience of teaching/ and or training
- Previous experience in infection control
Desirable
- Good knowledge of infection control
- Principles of infection control
- Current professional issues in nursing
- Microbiology
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered General Nurse ( level 1)
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Flexible, dependable, motivated and able to use own initiative Leadership skills
- Good interpersonal and communication skills Good verbal and written communication skills High standard of literacy
- Developed interpersonal and influencing skills Ability to work independently and as a part of a team Evidence of continuing professional development Ability to achieve tight deadlines in a complex/ changing environment Good time management
Desirable
- Administrative and IT skills
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel from site to site and access to own vehicle
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse ( level 1)
- Coaching, mentoring and teaching experience Evidence of personal and professional development Academic qualification to Degree level ( working towards)
Desirable
- Degree in healthcare
- Post-graduate qualification in infection control Leadership course/Module
Experience
Essential
- 2 years post registration experience in a clinical setting Broad clinical background
- Experience of teaching/ and or training
- Previous experience in infection control
Desirable
- Good knowledge of infection control
- Principles of infection control
- Current professional issues in nursing
- Microbiology
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered General Nurse ( level 1)
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Flexible, dependable, motivated and able to use own initiative Leadership skills
- Good interpersonal and communication skills Good verbal and written communication skills High standard of literacy
- Developed interpersonal and influencing skills Ability to work independently and as a part of a team Evidence of continuing professional development Ability to achieve tight deadlines in a complex/ changing environment Good time management
Desirable
- Administrative and IT skills
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel from site to site and access to own vehicle
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).
