Job summary
A vacancy has arisen for a Band 8A Matron for Infection Prevention & Control within the Infection Prevention & Control Team at Northampton General Hospital.
The post is a full time permanent post covering duties within the core hours of 08.00-17.00 Monday to Friday. The successful candidate must have a minimum of 5 years post graduate experience as a Registered Nurse, 2 years experience as a Band 7 Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) Clinical Nurse Specialist, and an IPC post graduate qualification.
To discuss this vacancy or for further information regarding the role please contact Holly Slyne, via telephone on 01604 545524 or 07808 737443 or via email holly.slyne2@nhs.net.
NGHT is a fantastic place to work, it is the first UK hospital to be designated with the ANCC Pathway to Excellence Accreditation. The post holder will be well supported by the Associate Director for IPC and the Consultant Microbiologist / IPC Consultant.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of this integral role is to manage the IPC Team to deliver the IPC agenda ensuring that systems and processes are in place to protect patients from infection. This involves working with teams across the Trust including the clinical teams, Microbiology Team, Estates, Occupational Health, Health & Safety to maintain high standards of IPC practice and profile within the organisation. The Matron for IPC leads the IPC Team to deliver on HCAI annual plan of work that includes surveillance of micro-organisms, surgical site surveillance, outbreak prevention and management strategies, the annual audit schedule, IPC mandatory training, fit testing, ensuring IPC policies and procedural documents are reviewed.
An experienced, motivated and independently minded clinical infection prevention and control leader who is able to act on their own initiative, adopting a values led 'can do' leaderships style within a climate of constant change and uncertainty. Under the leadership of the Associate Director ofInfection Prevention and Control and Director of Infection Prevention and Control, the post holder will develop and manage the strategic direction, operational performance, quality, care and compassion of services
About us
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working closely with the Associate Director of Infection Prevention & Control to support the development of the long term Infection Prevention & Control Strategies and Annual Infection Prevention & Control Programme.
Ensuring the Trust meets both national and local targets in line with the Trust objectives.
The post holder will monitor and evaluate the impact of the Infection Prevention and Control Strategy and its working practices.
Contributing to the development of the infection control service delivery and transformation plans across the Trust, implementing plans, including those involving cross pathway working for the profession working internally and externally in support of enhanced patient care, safetyand quality of services using established project methodology.
Co-ordinating and leading the development of a quality Infection Prevention and Control service.
Providing expert, specialised advice on all matters relating to infection prevention and control, outbreak management and hospital hygiene to senior clinicians and managers, wards and departments; and to staff involved in the planning of clinical services or facilities.
With the Associate Director of IPC ensuring that all clinical governance processes are in place for the infection prevention and control service, including leading on regular and annual reporting, verifying specific data relating to infection prevention and control and ensuring thatall policies are up to date.
With the Associate Director of IPC lead compliance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (rev 2010) Code of Practice on the prevention and control of infections and related guidance to maintain registration and all relevant CQC fundamental standards and ensuring that theinfection prevention and control service demonstrates the qualities of a well led service.
Oversee the delivery of effective infection prevention and control education programme.
Purchasing of some physical assets and supplies including working with procurement and contracts as necessary to ensure supplies are cost effective and value for money.
Leadership and Management.
Lead and coordinate the development of a quality infection prevention and control service.
Develop and implement an annual programme of work for the prevention and control of infection in the acute and write a quarterly and annual report.Lead and manage the Infection control team and be responsible for appraisals, PDP and objectives.Be responsible for ensuring that objectives are set and managed against.To represent the Trust and deputise for the Associate Director of Infection Prevention & Control & DIPC / Director of Nursing at strategic and operational meeting internally and externally for infection prevention and control issues as necessaryInterpret health legislation and directives relating to infection prevention and control with regard to their impact on, or applicability to the Trust, and to ensure their effective implementation through high profile leadership as appropriate.To ensure that grievances/disputes and complaints related to infection prevention and control are resolved speedily and at the lowest possible level of the organisation.Lead and support quality improvement processes and applied research in partnership with other departments e.g. clinical governance, research and development, clinical audit.Lead the development of organisational strategies by working closely with directorate and Divisional leads to foster a culture that embeds best practice in infection prevention and control and sustainable organisational change.Advise the Trust on financial matters pertaining to infection prevention and control including the expenditure of outbreaks, and the procurement of goods and services within sphere of responsibility.Initiate, develop and deliver activities that result in income generation for the Infection Prevention and Control Team.Develop effective relationships with key professionals at neighbouring hospitals and Whole Health Economy and Commissioners.Manage any infection prevention and control service that is contracted to be provided by the Trust, ensuring that quality indicators are met and reported on appropriately.With the Associate Director of IPC & DIPC / Director of Nursing, ensure that regular self assessment is undertaken against compliance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (rev 2010) Code of Practice on the prevention and control of infections and related guidance to maintain registration with the CQC and provide assurance that compliance is achieved.
Specialist PractitionerAct as an expert role model in nursing care within the Trust.Use advanced nursing expertise to advise all grades and disciplines of staff on appropriate care for all inpatients, outpatients and community patients in order to prevent and control infection.Act as a specialist adviser and resource to all staff, clinical and non-clinical, on issues relating to infection prevention and control.Liaise and work closely with Consultant Microbiologists and Antibiotic Pharmacists to monitor antibiotic stewardship and support reduction of antibiotic resistance across organization.Communicate and engage with Sepsis and Antibiotic stewardship teams.Liaise and communicate with outside agencies where required, to effectively manage outbreaks and individual infections, especially Public Health England (PHE), Environmental Health (EH).Investigate Outbreaks and episodes of cross infection with reference to their source, mode of spread and means of control within the Trust. Investigate critical incidents associated with infection using analytical tools such as root cause analysis (RCA). Liaise with the PatientSafety Team and Health and Safety personnel.
Ensure mechanisms for reporting mandatory infectious diseases, surveillance and critical incidents are maintained.Work in collaboration with Sisters, Matrons and the Infection Prevention and Control Team, Clinical Site Manager and Bed Manager regarding movement and isolation of patients with infection or infectious diseases.Work closely with Estates regarding new builds, refurbishments, water safety and ventilation systems.Provide effective advisory and psychological care to patients with infections, their relatives and relevant others, that may be of a sensitive and emotive nature.Advise on the procurement of equipment and products to ensure that they do not represent an infection risk to patients, staff and other users of the hospital.Provide expert infection prevention and control advice on new and refurbishment building projects in the Trust.Clinical Research/Audit/Quality AssuranceWith the Associate Director of IPC develop and review infection prevention and control policies and procedures specific to the Trust with other members of the Infection Prevention and Control Team in line with legislation and ensure that assurance frameworks are in place tomonitor compliance.Plan, organise and coordinate audit and monitoring of the ward and hospital environment to ensure that infection prevention and control practices are concordant with the Trusts strategyand NHS plan.Develop, organise and coordinate surveillance programmes, e.g. Surgical Site Infection Surveillance (SSIS) in collaboration with the DIPC & Consultant Microbiologists.Ensure, with relevant colleagues that national standards are implemented relating to air, water, domestic, laundry, pest control and catering services.People/Management ExcellenceUndertake annual appraisals and personal development planning for direct reports.Ensure compliance with statutory and mandatory educational and training requirements for direct reports and their teams. Manage line managers to ensure that all nursing staff recognise their individual responsibilities to education and training.Provide expert clinical advice to recruitment panels.Undertake full scope of HR process to recruit, retain and proactively manage staff in line with Trust policies, seeking advice from HR Business Partners as necessary.Lead HR investigations in line with Trust policy EducationEnsure that infection prevention and control programmes of continuous education are provided in line with the needs of the Trust and current national legislation- to all grades of clinical and Non-clinical staff.Develop and provide educational and advisory material for patients, their families and visitors.Develop and maintain the Trusts Infection prevention and control Link Programme, ensuring all departments are involved.Act as a resource able to educate, advice and inform patients, relatives and the general public about infection prevention and control and related issues.Develop effective relationships with key professionals at neighbouring hospitals and other relevant organisations.The list of responsibilities above, are key primary requirements for the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working closely with the Associate Director of Infection Prevention & Control to support the development of the long term Infection Prevention & Control Strategies and Annual Infection Prevention & Control Programme.
Ensuring the Trust meets both national and local targets in line with the Trust objectives.
The post holder will monitor and evaluate the impact of the Infection Prevention and Control Strategy and its working practices.
Contributing to the development of the infection control service delivery and transformation plans across the Trust, implementing plans, including those involving cross pathway working for the profession working internally and externally in support of enhanced patient care, safetyand quality of services using established project methodology.
Co-ordinating and leading the development of a quality Infection Prevention and Control service.
Providing expert, specialised advice on all matters relating to infection prevention and control, outbreak management and hospital hygiene to senior clinicians and managers, wards and departments; and to staff involved in the planning of clinical services or facilities.
With the Associate Director of IPC ensuring that all clinical governance processes are in place for the infection prevention and control service, including leading on regular and annual reporting, verifying specific data relating to infection prevention and control and ensuring thatall policies are up to date.
With the Associate Director of IPC lead compliance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (rev 2010) Code of Practice on the prevention and control of infections and related guidance to maintain registration and all relevant CQC fundamental standards and ensuring that theinfection prevention and control service demonstrates the qualities of a well led service.
Oversee the delivery of effective infection prevention and control education programme.
Purchasing of some physical assets and supplies including working with procurement and contracts as necessary to ensure supplies are cost effective and value for money.
Leadership and Management.
Lead and coordinate the development of a quality infection prevention and control service.
Develop and implement an annual programme of work for the prevention and control of infection in the acute and write a quarterly and annual report.Lead and manage the Infection control team and be responsible for appraisals, PDP and objectives.Be responsible for ensuring that objectives are set and managed against.To represent the Trust and deputise for the Associate Director of Infection Prevention & Control & DIPC / Director of Nursing at strategic and operational meeting internally and externally for infection prevention and control issues as necessaryInterpret health legislation and directives relating to infection prevention and control with regard to their impact on, or applicability to the Trust, and to ensure their effective implementation through high profile leadership as appropriate.To ensure that grievances/disputes and complaints related to infection prevention and control are resolved speedily and at the lowest possible level of the organisation.Lead and support quality improvement processes and applied research in partnership with other departments e.g. clinical governance, research and development, clinical audit.Lead the development of organisational strategies by working closely with directorate and Divisional leads to foster a culture that embeds best practice in infection prevention and control and sustainable organisational change.Advise the Trust on financial matters pertaining to infection prevention and control including the expenditure of outbreaks, and the procurement of goods and services within sphere of responsibility.Initiate, develop and deliver activities that result in income generation for the Infection Prevention and Control Team.Develop effective relationships with key professionals at neighbouring hospitals and Whole Health Economy and Commissioners.Manage any infection prevention and control service that is contracted to be provided by the Trust, ensuring that quality indicators are met and reported on appropriately.With the Associate Director of IPC & DIPC / Director of Nursing, ensure that regular self assessment is undertaken against compliance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (rev 2010) Code of Practice on the prevention and control of infections and related guidance to maintain registration with the CQC and provide assurance that compliance is achieved.
Specialist PractitionerAct as an expert role model in nursing care within the Trust.Use advanced nursing expertise to advise all grades and disciplines of staff on appropriate care for all inpatients, outpatients and community patients in order to prevent and control infection.Act as a specialist adviser and resource to all staff, clinical and non-clinical, on issues relating to infection prevention and control.Liaise and work closely with Consultant Microbiologists and Antibiotic Pharmacists to monitor antibiotic stewardship and support reduction of antibiotic resistance across organization.Communicate and engage with Sepsis and Antibiotic stewardship teams.Liaise and communicate with outside agencies where required, to effectively manage outbreaks and individual infections, especially Public Health England (PHE), Environmental Health (EH).Investigate Outbreaks and episodes of cross infection with reference to their source, mode of spread and means of control within the Trust. Investigate critical incidents associated with infection using analytical tools such as root cause analysis (RCA). Liaise with the PatientSafety Team and Health and Safety personnel.
Ensure mechanisms for reporting mandatory infectious diseases, surveillance and critical incidents are maintained.Work in collaboration with Sisters, Matrons and the Infection Prevention and Control Team, Clinical Site Manager and Bed Manager regarding movement and isolation of patients with infection or infectious diseases.Work closely with Estates regarding new builds, refurbishments, water safety and ventilation systems.Provide effective advisory and psychological care to patients with infections, their relatives and relevant others, that may be of a sensitive and emotive nature.Advise on the procurement of equipment and products to ensure that they do not represent an infection risk to patients, staff and other users of the hospital.Provide expert infection prevention and control advice on new and refurbishment building projects in the Trust.Clinical Research/Audit/Quality AssuranceWith the Associate Director of IPC develop and review infection prevention and control policies and procedures specific to the Trust with other members of the Infection Prevention and Control Team in line with legislation and ensure that assurance frameworks are in place tomonitor compliance.Plan, organise and coordinate audit and monitoring of the ward and hospital environment to ensure that infection prevention and control practices are concordant with the Trusts strategyand NHS plan.Develop, organise and coordinate surveillance programmes, e.g. Surgical Site Infection Surveillance (SSIS) in collaboration with the DIPC & Consultant Microbiologists.Ensure, with relevant colleagues that national standards are implemented relating to air, water, domestic, laundry, pest control and catering services.People/Management ExcellenceUndertake annual appraisals and personal development planning for direct reports.Ensure compliance with statutory and mandatory educational and training requirements for direct reports and their teams. Manage line managers to ensure that all nursing staff recognise their individual responsibilities to education and training.Provide expert clinical advice to recruitment panels.Undertake full scope of HR process to recruit, retain and proactively manage staff in line with Trust policies, seeking advice from HR Business Partners as necessary.Lead HR investigations in line with Trust policy EducationEnsure that infection prevention and control programmes of continuous education are provided in line with the needs of the Trust and current national legislation- to all grades of clinical and Non-clinical staff.Develop and provide educational and advisory material for patients, their families and visitors.Develop and maintain the Trusts Infection prevention and control Link Programme, ensuring all departments are involved.Act as a resource able to educate, advice and inform patients, relatives and the general public about infection prevention and control and related issues.Develop effective relationships with key professionals at neighbouring hospitals and other relevant organisations.The list of responsibilities above, are key primary requirements for the role.
Person Specification
Key competencies and qualities
Essential
- Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users, is flexible and resilient, can act as a role model to others
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients and their carers from a diverse background.
- Flexible and resilient.
- Ability to problem solve, anticipate and forward plan.
- Act as a role model to others.
- Ability to work under pressure and seek help when required .
- Able to demonstrate reflective practice.
- Team player.
- An ability to remain positive during service changes and challenges.
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust vision and values.
- Must be able to demonstrate understanding of, and behaviours consistent with the NMC Code (October 2015) .
Desirable
- Above plus a strong desire and ability to lead the department and can adopt leadership style to meet the needs of staff
Skills
Essential
- Excellent presentational, communication and interpersonal skills, Ability to lead, manage and motivate all staff within sphere of responsibility, Ability to perform effectively under pressure while delivering high quality outcomes within agreed timescales
- Ability to manage complex clinical and operational situations that involve staff from all levels within and outside the organisation.
- Tenacity to pursue goals energetically and succeed despite resistance.
- Developed interpersonal and influencing skills.
- Ability to lead, manage and motivate all staff within sphere of responsibility.
- Ability to perform effectively under pressure while delivering high quality outcomes within agreed timescales.
Desirable
- Above plus strong, professional leadership qualities, assertive and self-confident individual
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Well-developed (2 years) senior experience in infection prevention and control including proven staff management experience with the ability to motivate, lead and develop staff.
- Strong management and leadership skills with a proven record of introducing organisation wide change and challenge.
Desirable
- Experience of budget management.
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters qualification in Infection Prevention and Control (or in the process), e.g. Masters in Infection Prevention and Control
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
Desirable
- Leadership training or qualification.
Person Specification
Key competencies and qualities
Essential
- Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users, is flexible and resilient, can act as a role model to others
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients and their carers from a diverse background.
- Flexible and resilient.
- Ability to problem solve, anticipate and forward plan.
- Act as a role model to others.
- Ability to work under pressure and seek help when required .
- Able to demonstrate reflective practice.
- Team player.
- An ability to remain positive during service changes and challenges.
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust vision and values.
- Must be able to demonstrate understanding of, and behaviours consistent with the NMC Code (October 2015) .
Desirable
- Above plus a strong desire and ability to lead the department and can adopt leadership style to meet the needs of staff
Skills
Essential
- Excellent presentational, communication and interpersonal skills, Ability to lead, manage and motivate all staff within sphere of responsibility, Ability to perform effectively under pressure while delivering high quality outcomes within agreed timescales
- Ability to manage complex clinical and operational situations that involve staff from all levels within and outside the organisation.
- Tenacity to pursue goals energetically and succeed despite resistance.
- Developed interpersonal and influencing skills.
- Ability to lead, manage and motivate all staff within sphere of responsibility.
- Ability to perform effectively under pressure while delivering high quality outcomes within agreed timescales.
Desirable
- Above plus strong, professional leadership qualities, assertive and self-confident individual
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Well-developed (2 years) senior experience in infection prevention and control including proven staff management experience with the ability to motivate, lead and develop staff.
- Strong management and leadership skills with a proven record of introducing organisation wide change and challenge.
Desirable
- Experience of budget management.
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters qualification in Infection Prevention and Control (or in the process), e.g. Masters in Infection Prevention and Control
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
Desirable
- Leadership training or qualification.
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).
