York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Practitioner/ Nurse

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated registered professional to join our friendly and dynamic team. We are looking for caring individuals who have a flexible approach to working, and who have good knowledge and interest of infection prevention and control.

This is a developmental post which will require completion and achievement of core IPC skills, competencies and knowledge to transition to Band 6.

The post holder will be expected to complete and be signed off in all components of the IPC induction program, which are aligned to the Infection Prevention Society (IPS) competencies.

The post holder will be expected to enrol on the IPC Post Graduate Certificate course by the end of their first year in post.

The post holder will be expected to join the on call rota on completion of the induction and sign off of all competencies; working 9am-5pm Saturday and Sunday.

This job will be undertaken between 9am-5pm or 8am-4pm, Monday to Friday.

Main duties of the job

Management of a defined workload for infection prevention and control.
Have continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and training and the setting of standards of care in relation to infection prevention and control.
Communicate with patients and carers to ensure they have access to appropriate information.
Provide IPC advice to a specific group of care settings, staff and patients.
Contribute to the development of the infection prevention and control service.
Maintain a flow of communication with the IPC team that enables efficient and productive working.
Should be willing to undertake the IPC post graduate certificate course.
In collaboration with the Specialist IPC nurses, develop and review policies that are evidence based.

About us

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Date posted

20 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-5617733-IPN-CNT

Job locations

Scarborough Hospital

Scarborough

YO12 6QL

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

Registered Nurse (Level 1) or equivalent Allied Health Professional
Diploma level education or equivalent
Recognised teaching/ assessing qualification
Evidence of continued professional development
Willing to undergo training as necessary

Desirable

Working towards degree or equivalent

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

Experience at Band 5 or equivalent including clinical evidence of knowledge of infection prevention within a relevant speciality
Experience of Audit & Standard setting
Knowledge of current issues in healthcare Understanding of the local and national nursing agenda
Understanding of research based practice
Understanding of relevant National Service Frameworks/ national guidance

Desirable

Experience of service development and/or change management

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

Registered Nurse (Level 1) or equivalent Allied Health Professional
Diploma level education or equivalent
Recognised teaching/ assessing qualification
Evidence of continued professional development
Willing to undergo training as necessary

Desirable

Working towards degree or equivalent

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

Experience at Band 5 or equivalent including clinical evidence of knowledge of infection prevention within a relevant speciality
Experience of Audit & Standard setting
Knowledge of current issues in healthcare Understanding of the local and national nursing agenda
Understanding of research based practice
Understanding of relevant National Service Frameworks/ national guidance

Desirable

Experience of service development and/or change management

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.

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

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

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Scarborough Hospital

Scarborough

YO12 6QL

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Scarborough Hospital

Scarborough

YO12 6QL

Employer's website

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