Job summary
Are you interested in Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)? Do you want to be part of a friendly, supportive and innovative Infection Prevention and Control team? Then we want to hear from you.
The successful candidate will participate in the prevention and control of healthcare associated infection within Calderdale and Huddersfield Foundation NHS Trust. They will work closely with other team members across The Trust in the ongoing development and implementation of infection control practice in line with both Trust and national requirements.
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, proactive and motivated practitioner. Joining the multidisciplinary team will provide the successful candidate the opportunity to develop expert skills and knowledge related to the prevention of infectionproviding an advisory, investigative and educational role within the Trust, as well as having responsibility for surveillance, audit, control and prevention of disease.
Main duties of the job
You will inspire and motivate others, act as a role model and a professional source of advice for others. The IPCN will ensure that IPC remains a highly visible service and an integral part of patient safety. You will be a Nurse or Midwife registered with the NMC. The candidate will have knowledge of current issues relating to IPC and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate an understanding of audit and quality improvement; prioritise their own workload, working independently and as part of a team. In conjunction with the other members of the team you will have responsibility for the day-to-day management and continuing development of the IPC service to provide specialist knowledge, education, and advice, to promote health, prevent and control infections for patients, relatives, healthcare workers and support PFI partners and visitors to the healthcare environment.
About us
The Infection Prevention & Control Team have a wide ranging programme of activity with a focus on continual improvement in order to deliver the best care for everyone and ensures our patients are at the centre of everything we do.
The successful candidate will be working in the Infection Prevention and Control team. The team is made up of Band 6 & 7 Nurses, a Lead Nurse for IPC , Infection Control Doctor, alongside the microbiology department and Antimicrobial Pharmacists, data manager and an IPC assistant. Band 6 IPCN are supported by band 7 Nurses to support their development.
The IPCT have a vision of no preventable infection by delivering safe care. The team foster an environment of compassionate care, support and innovation to work together to ensure that everything is done with the patient in mind. The team are friendly and inclusive.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see full Job description, but would include:
- Advising and supporting all staff with IPC issues within the organisation and acting as a credible role model at all times.
- Completing IPC audits and surveillance and engaging with ward and departments to support their delivery of remedial action plans
- Teaching on related topics and delivery and review of educational packages once confident to do so: e.g. ANTT, Fit testing
- Divisional and topic meeting attendance and participation
- Completion of post infection reviews
- Management and monitoring of outbreaks
- Leading and supporting quality improvement projects
- System wide working with key stakeholders and partners including Public Health England, CCG, Occupational Health, NHSE/I
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see full Job description, but would include:
- Advising and supporting all staff with IPC issues within the organisation and acting as a credible role model at all times.
- Completing IPC audits and surveillance and engaging with ward and departments to support their delivery of remedial action plans
- Teaching on related topics and delivery and review of educational packages once confident to do so: e.g. ANTT, Fit testing
- Divisional and topic meeting attendance and participation
- Completion of post infection reviews
- Management and monitoring of outbreaks
- Leading and supporting quality improvement projects
- System wide working with key stakeholders and partners including Public Health England, CCG, Occupational Health, NHSE/I
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Have or be working towards an appropriate degree.
- A basic Infection Control qualification.
- A teaching qualification.
Experience
Essential
- experience as a Registered General Nurse in an acute care environment. Able to demonstrate a proven interest in IPC.
Desirable
- Previous experience as an Infection Control Link Nurse
training
Essential
- Have or be willing to undertake an appropriate Infection Control qualification.
- Fundamental IT skills
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development appropriate to role
Special Knowledge/ Expertise
Essential
- Appropriate managerial experience at ward or departmental level.
- Able to present / teach.
- Able to demonstrate change management
Desirable
- Previous experience and knowledge of infection prevention and control at ward or departmental level.
Practical/Intellectual Skills/Personal Qualities
Essential
- Amenable personality
- Totally committed to IPC.
- The ability to communicate effectively to all levels of staff, the public and patients.
Desirable
- Extensive clinical and management experience.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Have or be working towards an appropriate degree.
- A basic Infection Control qualification.
- A teaching qualification.
Experience
Essential
- experience as a Registered General Nurse in an acute care environment. Able to demonstrate a proven interest in IPC.
Desirable
- Previous experience as an Infection Control Link Nurse
training
Essential
- Have or be willing to undertake an appropriate Infection Control qualification.
- Fundamental IT skills
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development appropriate to role
Special Knowledge/ Expertise
Essential
- Appropriate managerial experience at ward or departmental level.
- Able to present / teach.
- Able to demonstrate change management
Desirable
- Previous experience and knowledge of infection prevention and control at ward or departmental level.
Practical/Intellectual Skills/Personal Qualities
Essential
- Amenable personality
- Totally committed to IPC.
- The ability to communicate effectively to all levels of staff, the public and patients.
Desirable
- Extensive clinical and management experience.
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).
