Job summary
An Exciting
opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, resourceful and inspiring nurse to
undertake the role of a sister in Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) at
Birmingham Women`s & Childrens NHS Trust.
We are a busy, friendly and innovative team.
We are seeking
a qualified nurse/midwife with a keen interest or previous experience of
IPC. You will be part of a dynamic team
working across our Trust sites. The team
will mentor, support and teach you to ensure a wide variety of learning across
microbiology and the prevention and control of infections.
Main duties of the job
You will have
excellent communication skills enabling you to support the nursing &
medical teams, facilities, estates, as well as patients and their
families. These skills will ensure we
are driving a high quality, safe service and ensuring our Trust is compliant
with all local and national legislation and evidence-based practice.
If you have
the right skills and want to make a difference this is for you.
If you require
any more information, please contact
Lisa Evans
Dimmock Senior IPC Nurse,
lisa.evans-dimmock@nhs.net. Mobile
07717 558316
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the
first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive
forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and
mental health care for our women, children and families.
Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment
to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading
neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in
shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist
paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas. Birmingham
Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the
busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year
offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care. Forward
Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative
community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB
offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people
aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We
believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and
encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria
for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or
sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job
description and person specification to view the full details for this
opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing
your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job
description and person specification to include transferable experience,
qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if
applicable).
Occasionally we
receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we
sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid
disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job
description and person specification to view the full details for this
opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing
your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job
description and person specification to include transferable experience,
qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if
applicable).
Occasionally we
receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we
sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid
disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN / RSCN with evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Leadership course/ module
- Teaching course/ module
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience at Band 6 level
- Previous experience in Infection Control or recent Infection Control link worker experience
- Experience at ward/departmental management level.
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- A positive and flexible style and approach
- Leadership skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Developed interpersonal and influencing skills
Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Personal and professional credibility and confidence
- The highest degree of honesty and integrity
- Innovator in development and delivery of clinical practice
- Advocate for patients with a passion for improving the patient experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN / RSCN with evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Leadership course/ module
- Teaching course/ module
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience at Band 6 level
- Previous experience in Infection Control or recent Infection Control link worker experience
- Experience at ward/departmental management level.
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- A positive and flexible style and approach
- Leadership skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Developed interpersonal and influencing skills
Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Personal and professional credibility and confidence
- The highest degree of honesty and integrity
- Innovator in development and delivery of clinical practice
- Advocate for patients with a passion for improving the patient experience
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Children’s Hospital
Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham
West Midlands
B4 6NH
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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