Job summary
An opportunity has arisen to join a community Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) team. The team provide IPAC a service internally to NCH&C and externally to all emerging infections e.g. MPox, Meningococcal Meningitis, Avian flu, Tuberculosis. This role provides an exciting diverse range of activity across Norfolk and Waveney footprint.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
The post is accountable to the IPAC Deputy Lead Practitioner for the day-to-day IP&C management across NCHC and to an on-going improvement in the quality of the patient's experience.
The post holder has a responsibility to monitor and act upon standards of Infection Prevention & Control that fall below the acceptable standard and legislative responsibilities.
This position is involved in ensuring Trust complies with its legislative and licensing requirements, i.e. The Health and Social Care Act 2008, and for the provision of specialist advice and guidance for all health care professionals and support staff across the Trust.
To respond to emerging infection / communicable disease in the wider Norfolk and Waveney community.
About us
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Job description
Job responsibilities
See the job description for full duties:
- To act as a subject matter expert (SME) demonstrating advanced knowledge and skill beyond that associated with traditional nursing roles, including the integration of research evidence into practice by expert clinical reasoning and decision making.
- As an acknowledged expert in the provision of patient management in relation to Infection Prevention & Control the post holder will, where required, make independent clinical decisions, initiate investigations, be responsible for advising on the management of defined group/groups of patients.
- To utilise clinical reasoning skills and evidence-based knowledge in the management of patients with highly complex presentations and to be clinically competent to utilise expert skills and knowledge in a variety of clinical settings.
- To develop, establish and implement guidelines and clinician led initiatives, particularly where precedents do not exist.
- To implement the strategic and operational plan of IP&C services
- Embed the development of professional practice within the Trust, in relation to IP&C.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See the job description for full duties:
- To act as a subject matter expert (SME) demonstrating advanced knowledge and skill beyond that associated with traditional nursing roles, including the integration of research evidence into practice by expert clinical reasoning and decision making.
- As an acknowledged expert in the provision of patient management in relation to Infection Prevention & Control the post holder will, where required, make independent clinical decisions, initiate investigations, be responsible for advising on the management of defined group/groups of patients.
- To utilise clinical reasoning skills and evidence-based knowledge in the management of patients with highly complex presentations and to be clinically competent to utilise expert skills and knowledge in a variety of clinical settings.
- To develop, establish and implement guidelines and clinician led initiatives, particularly where precedents do not exist.
- To implement the strategic and operational plan of IP&C services
- Embed the development of professional practice within the Trust, in relation to IP&C.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or other registered clinical qualification
- Master's degree in Infection Control (or willingness to begin within 1 year of appointment)
- Evidence of IPS competencies
- Teaching qualification / experience
Desirable
- Management or leadership course/qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in IPAC
- Proven management experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in community-based services
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both verbal & written
- Ability to analyse complex information and use own judgement to problem solve
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise and organise own workload
- Ability to develop and deliver training programmes
- Assertive and able to deal with colleagues, patients and the public at all levels
- monstrable leadership skills
- IT skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound knowledge of Infection Control Policies / Practices
- Knowledge of the principles and practice of surveillance
- Demonstrate sound evidence-based approach to applying information
Desirable
- Knowledge of governance and risk management
- Working knowledge of Datix
Other
Essential
- Able to establish positive relationships and mutual respect
- Confident and resilient and able to deal with conflict
- UK drivers license
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or other registered clinical qualification
- Master's degree in Infection Control (or willingness to begin within 1 year of appointment)
- Evidence of IPS competencies
- Teaching qualification / experience
Desirable
- Management or leadership course/qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in IPAC
- Proven management experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in community-based services
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both verbal & written
- Ability to analyse complex information and use own judgement to problem solve
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise and organise own workload
- Ability to develop and deliver training programmes
- Assertive and able to deal with colleagues, patients and the public at all levels
- monstrable leadership skills
- IT skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound knowledge of Infection Control Policies / Practices
- Knowledge of the principles and practice of surveillance
- Demonstrate sound evidence-based approach to applying information
Desirable
- Knowledge of governance and risk management
- Working knowledge of Datix
Other
Essential
- Able to establish positive relationships and mutual respect
- Confident and resilient and able to deal with conflict
- UK drivers license
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).
