Job summary
We have the opportunity for two full time Band 7 IPC Specialist Nurses to join our team at RAEI, Wigan. The successful candidate should have current experience of working in an IPC team.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide Infection Prevention and Control advice to the Trust, patients, and all healthcare employees of Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Working with other members of the Infection Prevention and Control Team (including the Infection Prevention and Control Nurses, the Deputy Director of Infection Prevention and Control and the Infection Prevention and Control Doctor and Administration staff), the post holder will be considered as a Specialist Nurse and will contribute to an effective and efficient service for the prevention, surveillance, and control of infection in the Trust.
The post encompasses a significant high level of nursing education, training, and leadership responsibilities within the Trust.
The post holder will be a key member of the Infection Prevention and Control Team and of the Infection Prevention and Control Group, and as such, will play a major role in the provision of the Infection Prevention and Control Nursing Service within the Trust.
The post holder will be responsible for managing their own clinical workload and be responsible for acting independently in line with the application of Trust Infection Prevention and Control policies and will take primary clinical infection prevention and control responsibility within for Trust Divisions and Services, and will work collaboratively as operational requirements arise.
About us
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
On-Call
Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for the investigation of outbreaks of hospital infection across the Trust Divisions and Services and introduce control measures as appropriate, liaising with the Bed Management and Operations Team and other Divisional Managers to ensure that activity and capacity is not impaired.
Work within the Quality and Clinical Governance frameworks for the Trust and participate as required with relevant infection prevention and control issues.
Responsible clinically for acting independently and make clinical decisions on behalf of the Lead Nurses Infection Prevention and Control. Be accountable for own actions.
Ensure staff, patients and relatives understand infection prevention and control precautions to advise accordingly.
Maintain a high clinical profile within the Trust Divisions and Services, participating in and observing control of infection procedures. Participate in and advise on the development of care plans, that reflect best practice guidelines including, the education of patients, relatives, and the exchange of information to ensure continuity of infection prevention and control practices.
Responsible for developing the Ward Infection Prevention and Control Link Practitioners within the Trust Divisions and Services, to ensure that there is local ownership of infection prevention and control, both clinically and environmentally, to ensure that Healthcare Associated Infections are minimised.
Responsible for analysing clinical data in order to use clinical judgement and knowledge to advise on appropriate infection prevention and control measures/ precautions within the Trust Divisions and Services.
Where appropriate to participate in research projects in response to identified needs. Undertake or lead research and/ or audit into aspects of infection prevention and control to improve practice and patient experience.
Responsible for the clinical implementation of research-based evidence and guidance into divisional Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Policies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for the investigation of outbreaks of hospital infection across the Trust Divisions and Services and introduce control measures as appropriate, liaising with the Bed Management and Operations Team and other Divisional Managers to ensure that activity and capacity is not impaired.
Work within the Quality and Clinical Governance frameworks for the Trust and participate as required with relevant infection prevention and control issues.
Responsible clinically for acting independently and make clinical decisions on behalf of the Lead Nurses Infection Prevention and Control. Be accountable for own actions.
Ensure staff, patients and relatives understand infection prevention and control precautions to advise accordingly.
Maintain a high clinical profile within the Trust Divisions and Services, participating in and observing control of infection procedures. Participate in and advise on the development of care plans, that reflect best practice guidelines including, the education of patients, relatives, and the exchange of information to ensure continuity of infection prevention and control practices.
Responsible for developing the Ward Infection Prevention and Control Link Practitioners within the Trust Divisions and Services, to ensure that there is local ownership of infection prevention and control, both clinically and environmentally, to ensure that Healthcare Associated Infections are minimised.
Responsible for analysing clinical data in order to use clinical judgement and knowledge to advise on appropriate infection prevention and control measures/ precautions within the Trust Divisions and Services.
Where appropriate to participate in research projects in response to identified needs. Undertake or lead research and/ or audit into aspects of infection prevention and control to improve practice and patient experience.
Responsible for the clinical implementation of research-based evidence and guidance into divisional Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Policies.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Practising 1st Level Registered Nurse
- 1st Level Degree in health-related subject (or working towards)
- ENB 329 Management of Infection Prevention and Control Service or equivalent, or a willingness to undertake a qualification
- Current experience of working in IPC
- ENB 998, Recognised Teaching Qualification e.g., City and Guilds Certificate or or experience in delivering teaching packages to large groups
Desirable
- Research and Counselling qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Operational Infection Prevention and Control experience.
- Extensive managerial experience and a broad knowledge base and experience with nursing and other non-nursing disciplines.
- Experience of working independently and autonomously, supported by portfolio.
- Interest and experience in basic epidemiology and research.
- Experience in the use of computers to access internet for research and other software e.g., laboratory results and patient information systems, and MS Office for report writing and presentations.
- Experience in undertaking audits/ audit process.
- Quality Improvement
- Experience and portfolio on teaching in formal and informal settings.
Desirable
- Evidence of research/ published work.
Skills
Essential
- Team player with ability to work without supervision and on own initiative
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Able to prepare and present reports
- Ability to develop strong links with others inside and outside of the NHS
- Effective time management
- Ability to deal sensitively with difficult situations
- Current UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle (Essential Car User to enable expedient movement between all Trust hospital sites)
- Self-motivated, Pro-active
- Resourceful
- Ability to lead and implement change
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of infection prevention and control policies and guidance
- Good understanding of governance processes including escalation of concerns, incident reporting and root cause analysis
Additional
Essential
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e., with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation
- Ability to drive or travel as required
- Able to take part in On-call rota
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Practising 1st Level Registered Nurse
- 1st Level Degree in health-related subject (or working towards)
- ENB 329 Management of Infection Prevention and Control Service or equivalent, or a willingness to undertake a qualification
- Current experience of working in IPC
- ENB 998, Recognised Teaching Qualification e.g., City and Guilds Certificate or or experience in delivering teaching packages to large groups
Desirable
- Research and Counselling qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Operational Infection Prevention and Control experience.
- Extensive managerial experience and a broad knowledge base and experience with nursing and other non-nursing disciplines.
- Experience of working independently and autonomously, supported by portfolio.
- Interest and experience in basic epidemiology and research.
- Experience in the use of computers to access internet for research and other software e.g., laboratory results and patient information systems, and MS Office for report writing and presentations.
- Experience in undertaking audits/ audit process.
- Quality Improvement
- Experience and portfolio on teaching in formal and informal settings.
Desirable
- Evidence of research/ published work.
Skills
Essential
- Team player with ability to work without supervision and on own initiative
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Able to prepare and present reports
- Ability to develop strong links with others inside and outside of the NHS
- Effective time management
- Ability to deal sensitively with difficult situations
- Current UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle (Essential Car User to enable expedient movement between all Trust hospital sites)
- Self-motivated, Pro-active
- Resourceful
- Ability to lead and implement change
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of infection prevention and control policies and guidance
- Good understanding of governance processes including escalation of concerns, incident reporting and root cause analysis
Additional
Essential
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e., with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation
- Ability to drive or travel as required
- Able to take part in On-call rota
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
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Albert Edward Infirmary
Wigan Lane
Wigan
WN1 2NN
Employer's website
http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
