Job summary
An exciting opportunity has become available in the Infection, Prevention and Control (IPC) Service at Alder Hey for a Band 6 IPC Specialist Practitioner.
The team is particularly interested in applications from individuals with IPC knowledge / experience, current IPC Champions or those who proactively manage or care for patients under isolation precautions and have a keen interest in IPC.
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who have an inquisitive mind, are good problem solvers and can work with data and metrics effectively. A working knowledge of PSIRF and human factors would be an advantage as the post holder will be undertaking Post Infection Reviews.
Applicants must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and must be confident in their ability to address, educate and monitor IPC practices. The successful candidate should inspire others to deliver best practice and participate in service development and innovation.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- The post holder will support the work of the IPC team and the Director of Infection Prevention and Control (DIPC).
- The post holder will undertake a range of activities in relation to IPC, act as a resource and provide infection control advice, information and support to Trust staff, families and visitors under the direction and supervision of the IPC Nurse Specialist.
- The post will be a highly visible presence on the wards, departments and community services, working on education programmes, training and development to positively affect the safety of patients, their families and staff in the organisation.
- The post holder will undertake infection prevention audits and monitoring of IPC practice
- The post holder will undertake regular support to clinical staff which will include being part of the review process when there is an issue with IPC practice and outbreak management as directed by the IPC Nurse Specialist and DIPC
- The role will provide support to the HCID and fit testing programme when necessary
About us
As one of Europe's biggest and busiest children's hospitals, at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, we treat everything from common illnesses to highly complex and specialist conditions.In addition to our main hospital site, we offer paediatric services at a number of community sites and hold local clinics across Merseyside, Cumbria, Shropshire, Wales and the Isle of Man. We also provide specialist inpatient care for children with complex mental health needs in our recently relocated and newly opened state of the art facility.
Alder Hey has a thriving research portfolio and leads research into children's medicines, infection, inflammation and oncology. We are becoming recognised as one of the world's leaders in children's healthcare and research. We contribute to public health, lead cutting-edge research and teach the next generation of children's specialists. Alongside this is ourInnovation Hub, a dedicated space where clinicians and industries can come together to create new products and technologies.
We know that a children's hospital is different and that our job is more than just treating an illness. To us, every child is an individual. As well as giving them the very best care, we set out to make them feel happy, safe and confident as they play, learn and grow. At Alder Hey we are here to look after a child and their family and that includes mums, dads, brothers and sisters.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job description for the full details of the job.
- Recognises, understands and accepts the requirement to act as an advocate for patients, carers, service and organisation.
- Communicate the needs of the client group effectively within the IPCT and the Trust.
- Deploy effective communication strategies to ensure that information and knowledge is imparted sensitively according to the needs of patients, parents, staff and students in training.
- Ensure that child protection legislation is adhered to within own practice and service.
- Contribute to the Clinical Governance process including adverse incident reporting/investigation and the management of complaints as appropriate
- Provide an environment that encourages child and family centered involvement.
- Ensure appropriate use of resources in order to meet service/client needs
- Identify own development needs in line with service requirements within personal development plan.
- Ensure personal and peer support and clinical supervision needs are met.
- Act as mentor/preceptor and resource person for all nursing and support staff, as appropriate to the role. Competent in the use of IT packages such as Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
- Good knowledge of clinical information systems e.g. PAS and CWS
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job description for the full details of the job.
- Recognises, understands and accepts the requirement to act as an advocate for patients, carers, service and organisation.
- Communicate the needs of the client group effectively within the IPCT and the Trust.
- Deploy effective communication strategies to ensure that information and knowledge is imparted sensitively according to the needs of patients, parents, staff and students in training.
- Ensure that child protection legislation is adhered to within own practice and service.
- Contribute to the Clinical Governance process including adverse incident reporting/investigation and the management of complaints as appropriate
- Provide an environment that encourages child and family centered involvement.
- Ensure appropriate use of resources in order to meet service/client needs
- Identify own development needs in line with service requirements within personal development plan.
- Ensure personal and peer support and clinical supervision needs are met.
- Act as mentor/preceptor and resource person for all nursing and support staff, as appropriate to the role. Competent in the use of IT packages such as Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
- Good knowledge of clinical information systems e.g. PAS and CWS
Person Specification
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Desirable
Person Specification
See person specification
Essential
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
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Eaton Road
West Derby, Liverpool
L12 2AP
Employer's website
https://alderhey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
