Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Infection, Prevention and Control (IP&C) Team at the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The team work collaboratively with colleagues, both within the organisation, and externally, to support the reduction of healthcare associated infections, aligning with the Trust vision to provide "The best care for every patient". This approach allows for a very diverse and varied working experience which is both challenging and dynamic.
Within the team and alongside our clinical colleagues we welcome innovative ideas, and promote positive change to improve patient care, experience, and outcome. The team have an eclectic mix of professional backgrounds and experiences which is a great asset in understanding the pressure faced in our clinical environments and how to best support their practice and compliance.
If you are motivated, enthusiastic, with a keen eye for detail, then a role in IP&C may be for you.
We welcome anyone who is interested in applying for this post to contact IP&C for more information on the contact details below.
Main duties of the job
As post holder, you will work under the direction of the registered IP&C nurses to support the improvement and maintenance of IP&C standards.
Some of the main responsibilities for this role include:
1. Assist in monitoring adherence to relevant IP&C policies and guidelines (e.g. Hand hygiene, Cleaning etc.).
2. Monitor and observe clinical care to ensure the implementation of and compliance with IP&C policies, feeding back information to the clinical department and IP&C teams.
3. Undertake and demonstrate to other staff the current hand hygiene technique as required. Provide hand hygiene training on a rolling programme in clinical areas and at training sessions as requested.
4. Communicate with the IP&C team, wider multidisciplinary team, other departments, patients and visitors promoting good IP&C practice in line with guidelines/policies, constructively providing feedback.
5. Input data into databases as required e.g. following clinical and environmental audit. Accuracy of data entry will be verified by Information Officer.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To introduce yourself by name and role when having contact with patients and relatives. Provide assistance, support and information where required. Being aware of barriers to effective communication
- Communicate with the IP&C team, wider multidisciplinary team, other departments, patients and visitors promoting good IP&C practice in line with guidelines/policies, constructively managing feedback.
- Ensure patient confidentiality is respected at all times and the service provided is non-judgemental.
- Have a polite and courteous telephone manner and accurately record enquiries to be passed to colleagues.
- Maintain written and electronic records on IP&C databases, charts and alert boards as directed.
- Use the PAS and other computer systems e.g. ICNet, ICE as required.
- Prepare and distribute as appropriate information for notice boards. Ensure any noticeboards that IP&C have responsibility for has up to date information.
- Develop and maintain good working relationships with all trust staff and /organisations that work closely with IP&C.
- Report accidents, near misses or difficulties complying with the IP&C guidelines/policies using the Trust incident reporting system.
- Assist in investigating incidents that have been reported via the Trust incident reporting system.
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Please note due to high volume of applications for some posts, this post may close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role asap.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To introduce yourself by name and role when having contact with patients and relatives. Provide assistance, support and information where required. Being aware of barriers to effective communication
- Communicate with the IP&C team, wider multidisciplinary team, other departments, patients and visitors promoting good IP&C practice in line with guidelines/policies, constructively managing feedback.
- Ensure patient confidentiality is respected at all times and the service provided is non-judgemental.
- Have a polite and courteous telephone manner and accurately record enquiries to be passed to colleagues.
- Maintain written and electronic records on IP&C databases, charts and alert boards as directed.
- Use the PAS and other computer systems e.g. ICNet, ICE as required.
- Prepare and distribute as appropriate information for notice boards. Ensure any noticeboards that IP&C have responsibility for has up to date information.
- Develop and maintain good working relationships with all trust staff and /organisations that work closely with IP&C.
- Report accidents, near misses or difficulties complying with the IP&C guidelines/policies using the Trust incident reporting system.
- Assist in investigating incidents that have been reported via the Trust incident reporting system.
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Please note due to high volume of applications for some posts, this post may close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role asap.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3, or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work in a team and self-direct
Desirable
- Experience in undertaking audits
Skills
Essential
- Attention to detail understanding the need for accuracy
- IT & Computer skills
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3, or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work in a team and self-direct
Desirable
- Experience in undertaking audits
Skills
Essential
- Attention to detail understanding the need for accuracy
- IT & Computer skills
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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).
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).
