Registered Nurse - Infection Prevention and Control

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen, for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Registered Nurse to work in Infection Prevention and Control at The Mid Yorkshire Teaching Trust.

As a member of the Infection Prevention and Control Team you will be expected to work both independently and as part of a larger team, supporting the delivery of infection prevention and control across the community and acute healthcare sector.

You should possess excellent communication skills, be self-motivated and be able to motivate others. You should be able to demonstrate resilience and manage change in this ever-evolving service.

It is essential that you are enthusiastic and can demonstrate knowledge and awareness of the importance of infection prevention and control at a local/national level.

This is a part time (17.25 hours per week) post and working hours are between 08:00 17:00 Monday to Friday.

Main duties of the job

The primary aim of the role is to provide effective patient centred care by performing individual assessment of care needs, developing, implementing and evaluating programmes of care that meet the needs of the patient and their families/carers. The role is multidimensional and requires the post holder to integrate and fulfil all the identified dimensions. As a registered nurse all activities provide opportunities for acting as a role model for staff.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, car lease and home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Employer details

Employer name

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Pinderfields Hospital

Aberford Road

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 4DG

Employer's website

https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Pinderfields Hospital

Aberford Road

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 4DG

Employer's website

https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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