Senior Staff Nurse - Infection Control Link Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

Senior Staff Nurse - Infection Control Link Nurse Salary: Competitive Hours: 22.5hrs per week. There is an opportunity to work full time, working across another clinical department, if 37.5 hours is desired We are currently expanding our team at Oaks and have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Staff Nurse to join our team as an Infection Control Link Nurse. Oaks Hospital has recently expanded and there are plans to develop services further. Oaks Hospital is part of Ramsay Health Care UK, one of the leading providers of NHS and private patient services in England. Oaks Hospital is a 58 bed facility including 18 ambulatory bays, 4 laminar flow Theatres and an Endoscopy Theatre. The role As an Infection Control Link Nurse, you will demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to provide a high standard of care to all of our patients. Excellent communication skills and an ability to work within a multidisciplinary team is essential whilst having flexibility to meet the changing needs of the business. As part of your role, duties will include: * Attend and provide reports for Infection Control and Clinical Governance Committees * Help create and maintain an environment that will ensure the safety of the patient/client * Work closely with the local IPC Committee and Head of Clinical Services to implement policies and procedures * Conduct environmental audits for IPC throughout the hospital * Undertake training and education on IPC issues * Carry out necessary surveillance to identify and monitor infections within the hospital What you will bring with you: * Current NMC registration * Experience of working in a registered nursing role * Proven ability to work effectively in a small team * Flexible and positive attitude * A warm, considerate and empathetic character * Whilst experience in Infection Prevention and Control Practice is desirable, full training will be given to the right candidate who is willing to undertake additional training as part of the role Benefits: * Contributory pension scheme * Attractive enhancement rates between 30% - 100% for evenings, weekends and bank holidays available to permanent and bank * 25 days' annual leave plus 8 day's Bank Holiday * Private Healthcare and Life Assurance * Free onsite parking and a subsidised staff restaurant * Access to our employee Ramsay Discount Programme * Wellbeing centre and access to 24/7 employee assistance line * Access to the Ramsay Academy - We invest in our people by creating real development opportunities and career pathways supported by structured learning curriculums About us Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 50 years' experience. We are a global provider operating in 11 countries with 77,000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS. We love people with a positive, "can do" attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success. We are able to support training and development to our employees, to deliver a high standard of clinical care whilst ensuring patient safety, dignity and confidentiality. We are a progressive and caring facility and support the Ramsay vision "People caring for People". We know our people are our greatest asset, our business is growing and we would like you to join us. We are proud of our 'Speak Up for Safety' programme and ensure that the patient is at the heart of everything we do. Join us and have more 'Time to Care'. We value your application and welcome any questions you may have prior to applying. Please be advised that we reserve the right to close our advertisements prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registration

Desirable

• NMC Registration

Experience

Desirable

• What you will bring with you:
• * Current NMC registration
• * Experience of working in a registered nursing role
• * Proven ability to work effectively in a small team
• * Flexible and positive attitude
• * A warm, considerate and empathetic character
• * Whilst experience in Infection Prevention and Control Practice is desirable, full training will be given to the right candidate who is willing to undertake additional training as part of the role

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Limited

Address

120 Mile End Rd, Colchester CO4 5XR

Colchester

CO4 5XR

Employer's website

https://www.ramsayhealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)