Job summary
The Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) nurse will be a visible leader with clinical expertise in the field of IPC and decontamination. The post holder will be an expert IPC specialist nurse, and deputy manager for the infection control service providing clinical and managerial leadership.
The Matron for IPC will provide operational leadership of IPC and service delivery, implementing and delivering the IPC annual plan. The Matron for IPC will promote, influence and develop knowledge in infection control practice through networks of education and training to minimise the risk of healthcare associated infections.
An experienced Infection Control Nurse specialist who will operate across all directorates within Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Trust and county wide. To ensure working and maintain relationships with wider IPC team in estates, facilities and decontamination as well as the ICB and UKSHA.
Main duties of the job
Manage and provide leadership for the IPC service to facilitate the implementation of the infection control agenda across the Trust, communicates progress against key performance indicators.
Support the Matron on the decontamination work stream with a view to leading on this.
To ensure that business is conducted according to the terms of reference, and that agendas and minutes are distributed through the approved reporting route.
Ensure appraisals and performance reviews of the team including clinical and non-clinical staff.
Act as a role model and change agent to influence the adoption of evidence based best practice.
Support in IPC policy implementation, audit and quality improvement service development. Provide specialist advice and expertise to support the prevention, surveillance, and control of infection.
To be aware of, and contribute to, clinical governance issues relating to infection control across the organisation.
The role is Monday to Friday in core hours. In areas of high pressure there maybe working hours in the evening or over the weekend in the IPC service for support and advice e.g. winter pressures.
Experience in appraisals, performance management and deputising to a team.
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
About us
We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.
Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:
- 72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.
- 76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.
- 81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.
This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You would support the provision of an Infection Control Service within Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation trust and partnership working with other Countywide commissioned services.
The IPC service incorporates the prevention, surveillance, management of outbreaks and investigation and control of infection as well as being the resource in these matters to the organisations to provide advice and support.
The post holder will deputise for the IP&C Team lead at meetings and as a recognised expert support for the IP&C Team. This will include mentorship for members of staff and new starters as well as conducting Appraisal, 1-1s and supervisions where required.
The post holder will be an expert/ have a great knowledge in infection prevention and control resource for staff and all contracted services.
The Trustis required to work in line with the Governments UK Visa and Immigration Rules and Regulations. For more information about sponsorship for certain roles, please visit - https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas
Job description
Job responsibilities
You would support the provision of an Infection Control Service within Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation trust and partnership working with other Countywide commissioned services.
The IPC service incorporates the prevention, surveillance, management of outbreaks and investigation and control of infection as well as being the resource in these matters to the organisations to provide advice and support.
The post holder will deputise for the IP&C Team lead at meetings and as a recognised expert support for the IP&C Team. This will include mentorship for members of staff and new starters as well as conducting Appraisal, 1-1s and supervisions where required.
The post holder will be an expert/ have a great knowledge in infection prevention and control resource for staff and all contracted services.
The Trustis required to work in line with the Governments UK Visa and Immigration Rules and Regulations. For more information about sponsorship for certain roles, please visit - https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas
Person Specification
educational
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- ENB 329 or Diploma in Infection Control, Degree in Infection control or related subject or evidence of degree level study (Relevant Experience will be considered).
- Evidence of relevant Management experience / training
Desirable
- Evidence of an awareness of Research methodology through own work or relevant training
Experience
Essential
- Experience in infection prevention and control and evidence of expert specialist knowledge
Person Specification
educational
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- ENB 329 or Diploma in Infection Control, Degree in Infection control or related subject or evidence of degree level study (Relevant Experience will be considered).
- Evidence of relevant Management experience / training
Desirable
- Evidence of an awareness of Research methodology through own work or relevant training
Experience
Essential
- Experience in infection prevention and control and evidence of expert specialist knowledge
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
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Gloucestershire Health and care NHS Foundation Trust
Edward Jenner Court, Pioneer Road, 1010 Gloucester Business park
Brockworth, Gloucester
GL3 4AW
Employer's website
https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)
