Job summary
This post is only open for applications for individuals employed within Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Hours: Part-time 30 hours per week
Salary: Band 6 £38,682 - £46,580 pro rata, per annum
We will also accept applications for this role on a developmental basis for a Band 5 Nurse to progress to Band 6 within our IPC team Band 5 salary - £31,049 - £37,796 pro rata, per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Base: Queen Alexandra Hospital, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3LY
Main duties of the job
Do you have excellent communication, clinical and leadership skills? Do you have IPC expertise and/or significant experience of applying IPC best practice in your clinical work? Are you interested in working alongside enthusiastic colleagues at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust?
If so this Band 5/6 development post might be just what you are looking for to take the next step in your career.
Key roles and responsibilities of the post include delivery of the Infection Prevention Strategy. Ensuring staff have IPC policies and guidance available to work to and the skills and knowledge to follow IPC best practice in their day to day work and to work alongside clinical colleagues to advise and identify improvements in working.
About us
Our vision for Single Corporate Services Isle of Wight NHS Trust (IWT) and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU) have a shared vision of a single corporate service across our two organisations, supported by a single set of identical systems and processes, under joint leadership, to drive significant efficiencies, improve employee experience, and return time to patient care.
Why are we changing the way we deliver Corporate Services? Working as a partnership, both IWT and PHU have a shared vision for excellence in care for our patients and communities; with a set of strategic aims underpinning how we will achieve this. The creation of a single corporate service is essential for us to support our clinical and operational services, and our wider transformation programme.
The single corporate service is delivered across both organisations. For leaders managing staff across multi-site locations, you will need to be visible and provide in person leadership. The arrangements and frequency will be agreed locally.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as a member of the Infection Prevention Team contributing to the delivery of an Infection Prevention and Control Service within PHU.
Participates in an advisory service, explaining the relevance of laboratory reports which relate to infection control to ward staff and provide relevant clinical information to the laboratory staff.
To minimise Healthcare Associated Infection (HCAI) through the promotion of effective infection prevention practice and standards across PHU.
Have regular contact within clinical areas providing support and advice on IPC issues whilst promoting evidence-based practice.
To promote and develop best practice in order to reduce and prevent HCAI across the Trust.
Be a strong patient advocate and role model, ensuring that the care of patients reflects best clinical standards.
To work alongside the team with the implementation of new health care initiatives in the management and reduction of HCAI.
The successful candidate will be an experienced clinical practitioner. They may have worked in IPC previously but applicants are also welcome from clinical practitioners who have a strong understanding of IPC best practice and a willingness to develop expertise through development.
For further information please refer to the Job Description or contact Kelly Brechany (Senior Matron for IPC)
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as a member of the Infection Prevention Team contributing to the delivery of an Infection Prevention and Control Service within PHU.
Participates in an advisory service, explaining the relevance of laboratory reports which relate to infection control to ward staff and provide relevant clinical information to the laboratory staff.
To minimise Healthcare Associated Infection (HCAI) through the promotion of effective infection prevention practice and standards across PHU.
Have regular contact within clinical areas providing support and advice on IPC issues whilst promoting evidence-based practice.
To promote and develop best practice in order to reduce and prevent HCAI across the Trust.
Be a strong patient advocate and role model, ensuring that the care of patients reflects best clinical standards.
To work alongside the team with the implementation of new health care initiatives in the management and reduction of HCAI.
The successful candidate will be an experienced clinical practitioner. They may have worked in IPC previously but applicants are also welcome from clinical practitioners who have a strong understanding of IPC best practice and a willingness to develop expertise through development.
For further information please refer to the Job Description or contact Kelly Brechany (Senior Matron for IPC)
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Clinically competent
- Clinical decision-making skills
- Advanced communication skills
- Effective leadership skills
- Organisational skills and forward planning
- Flexibility
- Able to support development of others
- Coaching and mentoring skills
- Critical appraisal skills
- Strong customer service skills
- IT literate
Qualifications
Essential
- Current RN with NMC registration
- BSc Degree Level Qualification
- Teaching qualification or experience
Desirable
- Post Reg. qualifications for IPC or experience of working in specialty of IPC
- Evidence of change management with relevant management/leadership course
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3 years post registration experience, Clinical supervision- where applicable monthly attendance
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Clinically competent
- Clinical decision-making skills
- Advanced communication skills
- Effective leadership skills
- Organisational skills and forward planning
- Flexibility
- Able to support development of others
- Coaching and mentoring skills
- Critical appraisal skills
- Strong customer service skills
- IT literate
Qualifications
Essential
- Current RN with NMC registration
- BSc Degree Level Qualification
- Teaching qualification or experience
Desirable
- Post Reg. qualifications for IPC or experience of working in specialty of IPC
- Evidence of change management with relevant management/leadership course
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3 years post registration experience, Clinical supervision- where applicable monthly attendance
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).
