Job summary
Are you enthusiastic about Infection Prevention and Control? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 5/6 Nurse or Practitioner to join the IPC Team here at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust.
The role includes assisting in the surveillance and investigation of healthcare-associated infections, providing education and training on infection control topics, providing advice for the management of patients with alert organisms and working towards IPC competencies to take this role to the next level in which you would be responsible for additional tasks such as managing outbreaks and infection control emergencies, as well as line management.
Main duties of the job
This diverse role would see the successful applicant providing clinical advice for colleagues, patients and carers/relatives as well as supporting staff to maintain the highest standards of infection prevention and control.
The applicant should preferably have experience of being an IPC link nurse and/or show an understanding in infection prevention. They must also be able to demonstrate a passion for protecting patients from preventable infections and have demonstrable leadership qualities which support them to act as a positive role model and inspire others.
See attached JD for additional information
About us
ELHT are committed to reducing healthcare-associated infections and delivering the best possible outcomes for the population that we serve. With 1070 inpatient beds we deliver care across multiple sites as well as in the community and infection prevention and control is a priority for all of the our services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description is that of the Band 6 IPC Nurse, as this is the ultimate aim of this trainee post. Throughout the training period, the trainee will take part in a number of these responsibilities under the supervision of a mentor until such a time that the competencies are completed and both the staff member and the mentor mutually agree that progression to Band 6 IPC Nurse is complete.
See attached JD
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description is that of the Band 6 IPC Nurse, as this is the ultimate aim of this trainee post. Throughout the training period, the trainee will take part in a number of these responsibilities under the supervision of a mentor until such a time that the competencies are completed and both the staff member and the mentor mutually agree that progression to Band 6 IPC Nurse is complete.
See attached JD
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Access to a Vehicle for work purposes
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse/Midwife with valid NMC registration
- Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration
Desirable
- Further education around specific infection prevention topics such as Environmental Infection Control, Decontamination
- Post-registration qualification in Infection Control at Degree Level (Certificate in Infection Control or equivalent)
- Recognised teaching and assessing qualification or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience working at AFC Band 5 (or equivalent) within an acute healthcare environment.
- Experience as Infection Prevention and Control Link Worker or able to demonstrate specific application of Infection Prevention and Control knowledge in clinical areas
- Experience of implementing changes in clinical practice
- Experience in a management/leadership post
- Sound understanding of control of infection concepts
- Demonstrate ability in the use computer software packages internet and hospital networks
- Ability to understand, absorb and comply with detailed procedures
Desirable
- Research or audit experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- IT/Computer Skills including working knowledge of MS Office packages
- Evidence of delivering training
- Participation and/or co-ordination in formal and informal teaching programmes specific to speciality
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of commitment to continuous learning and application in practice
- Proven communication skills both verbal and written. Effective listening skills
- Effective time management skills
- Ability to organise, manage and prioritise workload effectively
- The ability to manage stressful situations
- Able to work extra hours on occasions and provide reasonable flexibility in terms of hours worked e.g. bank holidays, on- call rota, etc.
- Willing to adapt to the changing needs of the service
- Friendly and caring manner- demonstrate ability in dealing sympathetically and sensitively with people
- Proven ability to work in a team and be supportive of team members.
- Proven ability to use own initiative and work without close supervision
- Proven ability to keep information confidential
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Access to a Vehicle for work purposes
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse/Midwife with valid NMC registration
- Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration
Desirable
- Further education around specific infection prevention topics such as Environmental Infection Control, Decontamination
- Post-registration qualification in Infection Control at Degree Level (Certificate in Infection Control or equivalent)
- Recognised teaching and assessing qualification or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience working at AFC Band 5 (or equivalent) within an acute healthcare environment.
- Experience as Infection Prevention and Control Link Worker or able to demonstrate specific application of Infection Prevention and Control knowledge in clinical areas
- Experience of implementing changes in clinical practice
- Experience in a management/leadership post
- Sound understanding of control of infection concepts
- Demonstrate ability in the use computer software packages internet and hospital networks
- Ability to understand, absorb and comply with detailed procedures
Desirable
- Research or audit experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- IT/Computer Skills including working knowledge of MS Office packages
- Evidence of delivering training
- Participation and/or co-ordination in formal and informal teaching programmes specific to speciality
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of commitment to continuous learning and application in practice
- Proven communication skills both verbal and written. Effective listening skills
- Effective time management skills
- Ability to organise, manage and prioritise workload effectively
- The ability to manage stressful situations
- Able to work extra hours on occasions and provide reasonable flexibility in terms of hours worked e.g. bank holidays, on- call rota, etc.
- Willing to adapt to the changing needs of the service
- Friendly and caring manner- demonstrate ability in dealing sympathetically and sensitively with people
- Proven ability to work in a team and be supportive of team members.
- Proven ability to use own initiative and work without close supervision
- Proven ability to keep information confidential
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).
