Job summary
The post is a full-time position, accountable to the Head of IPC for the day to day Infection Prevention & Control management across NCHC and to assist with on-going improvement in the quality of the patients experience.
The post holder has a responsibility act upon standards of Infection Prevention & Control that fall below the acceptable standard and legislative responsibilities.
This position is involved in ensuring the Trust complies with its legislative and licensing requirements, i.e. The Health and Social Care Act 2015, and for the provision of specialist advice and guidance for all health care professionals and support staff across the Trust.
Main duties of the job
Act as a subject matter expert (SME) demonstrating knowledge and skill within IP&C
Implement guidelines and clinician led initiatives
Advise on the Trusts nursing and professional agenda from an IP&C perspective
Take part in an on-call system to provide a flu response service to nursing and care homes within Norfolk
Implement the strategic and operational plan of IP&C services
Deputise for Senior IPCNs to provide specialist advice to any groups or committee within the Trust as required e.g. reconfiguration of services, building development, procurement etc
To promote Norfolk Community Health & Care NHS Trust and raise the profile and reputation of the Infection Prevention & Control Service in the wider health economy
About us
Head of IPAC (Beth) runs the service with 2 Senior IPAC Nurses (Mandy and a vacancy). There are a further 4.8 WTE IPAC Nurses supporting all four geographical localities and SSOCs . We are commissioned by NCC to provide a rapid response team for community and business outbreaks with this service managed by Donna but linked to the IPAC team if further support is needed
The IPAC team provides advice to NCHC and care homes within its geography. We run an on-call service commissioned on behalf of Public Health England to manage respiratory illness in care homes and provide anti-virals where necessary.
Supportive team to work in, even through the last 2, incredibly tough, years. A responsive team , hence the need to be able to drive as can be called anywhere within the county at short notice.
We currently run an on-call service but are about to undergo a consultation for a 7 day working week.
Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an Outstanding rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be working in collaboration with clinical teams/general management, in order to ensure there is a defined pathway of care for the patient with an infection including timely transfer/discharge
To direct and use the results of specialist investigations (e.g. microbiology and virology testing) to assist formulation of diagnoses and advise on patient management from a range of interventions
Maintenance of accurate electronic records
Development of educational programs and to deliver in own areas
Work with the IP&CT to decide when, where and how wards/departments should be closed/open, from an IP&C perspective
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be working in collaboration with clinical teams/general management, in order to ensure there is a defined pathway of care for the patient with an infection including timely transfer/discharge
To direct and use the results of specialist investigations (e.g. microbiology and virology testing) to assist formulation of diagnoses and advise on patient management from a range of interventions
Maintenance of accurate electronic records
Development of educational programs and to deliver in own areas
Work with the IP&CT to decide when, where and how wards/departments should be closed/open, from an IP&C perspective
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse or other clinical qualification
- IPAC qualification or willingness to obtain
Experience
Essential
- Varied post registration experience
Desirable
- Evidence of community working
- Evidence of working in Infection Prevention & Control
Skills
Essential
- oAble to communicate effectively using the English Language in both verbal and written forms
- Organisational skills
- Able to prioritise
- Ability to develop and deliver training programmes
- Assertive in dealing with colleagues patients and the public
- IT skills
Desirable
- Leadership skills
- oAbility to analyse complex information and use own judgement to problem solve
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate sound evidence based approach to applying information
- Knowledge of governance and risk management
Desirable
- Knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control Practice
- Knowledge of the principles and practice of surveillance
Other
Essential
- Evidence of teamwork
- Full UK driving license or ability to arrange own transport around Norfolk at short notice
- Ability to deal with conflict
- Able to establish positive relationships
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse or other clinical qualification
- IPAC qualification or willingness to obtain
Experience
Essential
- Varied post registration experience
Desirable
- Evidence of community working
- Evidence of working in Infection Prevention & Control
Skills
Essential
- oAble to communicate effectively using the English Language in both verbal and written forms
- Organisational skills
- Able to prioritise
- Ability to develop and deliver training programmes
- Assertive in dealing with colleagues patients and the public
- IT skills
Desirable
- Leadership skills
- oAbility to analyse complex information and use own judgement to problem solve
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate sound evidence based approach to applying information
- Knowledge of governance and risk management
Desirable
- Knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control Practice
- Knowledge of the principles and practice of surveillance
Other
Essential
- Evidence of teamwork
- Full UK driving license or ability to arrange own transport around Norfolk at short notice
- Ability to deal with conflict
- Able to establish positive relationships
Additional information
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).
