Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Infection Prevention and Control Lead Nurse

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Job summary

Manage and develop the Trust's Infection Prevention and Control plans in conjunction with the Deputy Director of Infection Prevention (DIPC).Working closely with the Deputy DIPC and the Infection Control Doctor, the post holder will provide strategic leadership for delivery of the IPC agenda, and management of infection prevention.To ensure the prevention, surveillance and control of healthcare related infection in the Trust, and the attainment of key Trust performance targets relating to Infection Prevention and Control. Ensuring that systems and processes are in place to comply with relevant legislation and governance requirements, linking with professional bodies, and others such as commissioners about service developments, contracts and clinical care pathways whilst utilising the expertise and skills of the wider team.As the Lead Nurse for Infection Prevention and Control the post holder will be expected to deputise for the Deputy DIPC/ Director of Infection Prevention & Control, and will have freedom to act in all aspects of hospital Infection Prevention & Control.

This post is primarily based on the Aintree site, however cross site support may be required.

Main duties of the job

Responsible (with the Deputy DIPC) for the development of evidence based infection control policies, their implementation and monitoring across the whole Trust ensuring best practice in infection controlResponsible for the audit and surveillance of Healthcare Associated infections (HCAI's) and related issues.Responsible for the maintenance of and development of links with internal and external stakeholders to promote reduction of HCAI's.Responsible (with Deputy DIPC) for setting and monitoring standards of infection prevention and control.Utilise advanced clinical reasoning skills and evidence based knowledge in the management of patients with highly complex presentations.Responsible for providing expert advice and guidance at all relevant stages of the development and planning process for new builds, remodels, refurbishments and redesigns.Provide a range of complex reports and presentations to committees of the Trust and outside Agencies ensuring good communication.

Work with the senior leadership teams in the Divisions, support the development of managers and team leaders, and the development of the nursing profession to ensure that patient care and services are caring and compassionate, and led by competent, capable, high performing teams.Instigate and request outbreak, and individual patient, clinical investigations and treatment regimes in line with protocols and guideline and to advise consultants on extraordinary IPC measures where appropriate.

About us

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.

The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.

To hear more about our achievements click herehttps://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf

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Details

Date posted

02 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£62,215 to £72,293 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

287-CEF-419-24

Job locations

Aintree Hospital

Lower Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Manage and develop the Trusts Infection Prevention and Control plans in conjunction with the Deputy Director of Infection Prevention (DIPC).Working closely with the Deputy DIPC and the Infection Control Doctor, the post holder will provide strategic leadership for delivery of the IPC agenda, and management of infection prevention.

The post holder is the site IPC Lead with management and leadership responsibilities on the site.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Manage and develop the Trusts Infection Prevention and Control plans in conjunction with the Deputy Director of Infection Prevention (DIPC).Working closely with the Deputy DIPC and the Infection Control Doctor, the post holder will provide strategic leadership for delivery of the IPC agenda, and management of infection prevention.

The post holder is the site IPC Lead with management and leadership responsibilities on the site.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Masters degree / equivalent
  • RN
  • ENB 329 or equivalent Infection Control qualification
  • Teaching certificate or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of proactive involvement in the mentorship and development of nurses and nursing practice
  • Evidence of involvement and leadership in teaching and mentoring learners
  • Evidence of leadership development
  • Experience of working at a senior management level within the NHS Experience of working with medical staff and other NHS clinicians

Desirable

  • Previous experience at Senior Nurse level
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Masters degree / equivalent
  • RN
  • ENB 329 or equivalent Infection Control qualification
  • Teaching certificate or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of proactive involvement in the mentorship and development of nurses and nursing practice
  • Evidence of involvement and leadership in teaching and mentoring learners
  • Evidence of leadership development
  • Experience of working at a senior management level within the NHS Experience of working with medical staff and other NHS clinicians

Desirable

  • Previous experience at Senior Nurse level

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aintree Hospital

Lower Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL


Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aintree Hospital

Lower Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL


Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Dep Director of Infection Prevention and Control

Debbie Lankstead

debbie.lankstead@liverpoolft.nhs.uk

07972473196

Details

Date posted

02 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£62,215 to £72,293 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

287-CEF-419-24

Job locations

Aintree Hospital

Lower Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL


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