Job summary
With professional leadership and management provided by the Lead IPC Nurse the post holder will work as a senior member of the Infection Prevention and Control Team to support the development and implementation of the Infection Prevention and Control annual plan, ensuring that the Trust is compliant with all local and national legislation relating to infection prevention and control, including the Health and Social Care Act 2008.
This will include the provision of education, advice and support on the surveillance, investigation and prevention and control of infection within Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust- with a specific focus on the aligned site and clinical division. The post holder will be flexible in the approach to their area of responsibility as well as providing cover for any team member specified and will act as a professional role model providing leadership and specialist advice.
The post holder will provide specialist nursing care and support and deputise for their line manager in the management of their clinical specialty. This will involve dealing with complex situations and having to take appropriate action in a variety of settings.
Main duties of the job
You will play a key role with the provision of education, advice and support on the surveillance, investigation and prevention and control of infection within Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust- with a specific focus on the aligned site and clinical division. The post holder will be flexible in the approach to their area of responsibility as well as providing cover for any team member specified and will act as a professional role model providing leadership and specialist advice.
As part of this, you will provide specialist nursing care and support and deputise for their line manager in the management of their clinical speciality. This will involve dealing with complex situations and having to take appropriate action in a variety of settings.
You will act as a clinical expert within the Trust which will involve dissemination of specialist skills and knowledge to all staff groups, patients and others.
Your role will be crucial in leading on education, surveillance and audit of infection prevention practices across the trust in collaboration with all divisions and the multi-disciplinary team.
To manage a wide range of complex and sometimes conflicting priorities whilst at all times ensuring that the needs of the patient are placed at the centre of care delivery. To provide specialist advice to support and facilitate high quality individualised care to patients in collaboration with the multi-professional team in line with the local and national targets.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community.
Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We welcome discussions about flexible working and encourage a range of flexible working opportunities wherever we can.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Teaching and Assessing qualification or equivalent teaching experience
- Post registration experience in a relevant area with experience of change management
Desirable
- Has attained or is nearing completion of Degree In Infection Control Specialist Nursing
- Considering or working towards a degree at Masters level
- Leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in Infection Control with experience of change management.
- Able to demonstrate highly developed knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control
- Knowledge of research and audit including implementation of findings and review of outcomes.
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
Essential
- Able to demonstrate highly developed specialist knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control
- Excellent level of English language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication skills
- Advanced communication and interpersonal skills
- Effective time management for self and others
- Evidence of applying current research to practise
- Able to manage difficult situations effectively
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines.
- Able to use own initiative
- Demonstrate the ability of compile complex written information
- Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
- Understanding of Microsoft office Works suite including Excel and PowerPoint
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work within a team and independently
- Motivated and able to motivate others
- Sufficient to fulfil the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Teaching and Assessing qualification or equivalent teaching experience
- Post registration experience in a relevant area with experience of change management
Desirable
- Has attained or is nearing completion of Degree In Infection Control Specialist Nursing
- Considering or working towards a degree at Masters level
- Leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in Infection Control with experience of change management.
- Able to demonstrate highly developed knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control
- Knowledge of research and audit including implementation of findings and review of outcomes.
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
Essential
- Able to demonstrate highly developed specialist knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control
- Excellent level of English language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication skills
- Advanced communication and interpersonal skills
- Effective time management for self and others
- Evidence of applying current research to practise
- Able to manage difficult situations effectively
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines.
- Able to use own initiative
- Demonstrate the ability of compile complex written information
- Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
- Understanding of Microsoft office Works suite including Excel and PowerPoint
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work within a team and independently
- Motivated and able to motivate others
- Sufficient to fulfil the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations
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).
