Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic and innovative Band 6 Nurse to join our Infection Prevention and Control Team.
The team is based at the Royal Albert and Edward Infirmary covering Out of Hospital (OOH) settings within (but not limited to) Care homes, schools, and early year settings, across the Wigan Borough.
Ideally, we are looking for a self-motivated, experienced Nurse with a good work ethic, who possesses good written and verbal communication skills, works well within a team whilst being able to work autonomously.
They need to be able to influence others, prioritise work and have a flexible approach.
A first level degree in a health-related subject is essential and a post registration qualification in Infection Control is desirable. Applicants should also have had comprehensive general nursing background.The successful candidate should be computer literate, familiar with Microsoft Office and its applications, as well as having a willingness to learn new systems when necessary.
The role will be varied and includes promoting best practice in Infection prevention and control, providing specialist advice and guidance for community settings, participating in audit programmes, preparing and delivering reports.
Please note that this vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Main duties of the job
Act as a member of the IPC Team to provide advice to community settings relating to prevention, surveillance, and control of infection working both proactively and reactively with settings and with senior members of the team.
Participate in the update of policies/ protocols as and when necessary, in conjunction with the Senior Health Protection Specialist Practitioner, which may impact on the prevention and control of infection across a range of settings.
To provide IPC advice and support to incidents and outbreaks of communicable diseases in line with the Wigan Borough Outbreak Plan.
To support Community/ OOH settings and advise on the management of infection control incidents and outbreaks, within but not limited to care homes, schools, and early years, in order to prevent further transmission of infection.
Maintain records of the incidence of infection, feeding back to settings with monitoring and surveillance for outbreaks and incident of infections.
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.
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.
At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Integrate and work effectively within the onsite IPC team maintaining high standards of Infection Prevention and Control across acute and community areas, providing support to clinical areas to minimise the risk of transmitting infections to our patients.
To assist in the dissemination of learning from incidents and outbreaks of infection across all providers.
To develop and provide bespoke IPC audits and educational resource packages for social care and educational providers.
To be able to work independently, prioritising workload to meet service needs and demands.
Contribute to the Quarterly and Annual reports.
Be able to problem-solve, assist in decision making and support more senior members of the team in the management of the IPC service.
Can effectively communicate in varying forms with the multi-disciplinary and senior teams.
Manage one's own workload, whilst prioritising time effectively.
Assist with the education and development of others.
Practice with evidence-based values and up to date knowledge base.
Informal visits are encouraged and welcomed. Please contact the team to arrange.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Integrate and work effectively within the onsite IPC team maintaining high standards of Infection Prevention and Control across acute and community areas, providing support to clinical areas to minimise the risk of transmitting infections to our patients.
To assist in the dissemination of learning from incidents and outbreaks of infection across all providers.
To develop and provide bespoke IPC audits and educational resource packages for social care and educational providers.
To be able to work independently, prioritising workload to meet service needs and demands.
Contribute to the Quarterly and Annual reports.
Be able to problem-solve, assist in decision making and support more senior members of the team in the management of the IPC service.
Can effectively communicate in varying forms with the multi-disciplinary and senior teams.
Manage one's own workload, whilst prioritising time effectively.
Assist with the education and development of others.
Practice with evidence-based values and up to date knowledge base.
Informal visits are encouraged and welcomed. Please contact the team to arrange.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of comprehensive General Nursing Experience
- Experience of developing and delivering training to a range of audiences
- Experience of integrated working with colleagues across a range of services to promote IPC
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Desirable
- Community IPC/ Health Protection experience
- Evidence of experience in practice improvement or change management related to infection control.
- A noted interest in IPC experience as a Link Nurse or IPC Ambassador.
- Experience undertaking IPC audit.
Qualifications
Essential
- First level Registered Nurse - Registered with Nursing and Midwifery Council.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Recognised teaching qualification / Mentorship Qualification
- First level Degree / Diploma in Nursing
Desirable
- In possession of a post registration qualification in Infection Control.
- Willing to undertake a post Registration qualification in Infection Control.
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.
- To undertake this post, you must be able to drive and have access to a vehicle. Should you not meet this requirement due to a disability, you are of course able to apply and a discussion regarding whether reasonable adjustments could be made to the role would take place before any offer is confirmed.
- Good record of attendance.
- Able to take part in on call rota on completion of training.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of National Guidance and Standards for IPC policy and practice relevant to the NHS and Social Care/ Educational sectors to improve health outcomes and prevent transmission and outbreak of communicable disease
Desirable
- Understanding of patient safety and governance processes including escalation of concerns, incident reporting and review.
- Awareness of specific legislation for Health and Social care / Educational settings in relation to IPC.
Skills
Essential
- Team player with the ability to work without supervision on own initiative.
- Ability to communicate and negotiate professionally with a wide range of internal and external partners.
- Attention to detail, e.g., reports, guidance, policies.
- Ability to challenge non-compliant IPC practice
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of comprehensive General Nursing Experience
- Experience of developing and delivering training to a range of audiences
- Experience of integrated working with colleagues across a range of services to promote IPC
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Desirable
- Community IPC/ Health Protection experience
- Evidence of experience in practice improvement or change management related to infection control.
- A noted interest in IPC experience as a Link Nurse or IPC Ambassador.
- Experience undertaking IPC audit.
Qualifications
Essential
- First level Registered Nurse - Registered with Nursing and Midwifery Council.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Recognised teaching qualification / Mentorship Qualification
- First level Degree / Diploma in Nursing
Desirable
- In possession of a post registration qualification in Infection Control.
- Willing to undertake a post Registration qualification in Infection Control.
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.
- To undertake this post, you must be able to drive and have access to a vehicle. Should you not meet this requirement due to a disability, you are of course able to apply and a discussion regarding whether reasonable adjustments could be made to the role would take place before any offer is confirmed.
- Good record of attendance.
- Able to take part in on call rota on completion of training.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of National Guidance and Standards for IPC policy and practice relevant to the NHS and Social Care/ Educational sectors to improve health outcomes and prevent transmission and outbreak of communicable disease
Desirable
- Understanding of patient safety and governance processes including escalation of concerns, incident reporting and review.
- Awareness of specific legislation for Health and Social care / Educational settings in relation to IPC.
Skills
Essential
- Team player with the ability to work without supervision on own initiative.
- Ability to communicate and negotiate professionally with a wide range of internal and external partners.
- Attention to detail, e.g., reports, guidance, policies.
- Ability to challenge non-compliant IPC practice
Desirable
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
WN12NN
Employer's website
http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
