Job summary
A
rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to join a flourishing and well
established Infection Prevention and Control team. Are you looking for an
opportunity for change? Would you relish the opportunity to be directly
involved in Infection Prevention and Control? There is never a better time to
join an Infection Prevention & Control Team.
County
Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest integrated
care providers in England, serving a population of around 600,000 people. We
are a high performing organisation with a track record of success.
Main duties of the job
Applicants
must have two years post registration experience, working within an Infection
Prevention and Control team would be desirable but not essential. Ideally you
will be an Infection Control Champion, looking for a new challenge.
This
post will offer an exciting opportunity for someone who has a passion for
Infection Prevention and Control and is ready for a challenge. This is great
time to join our established team as we are looking to expand following the
recent challenges faced nationally.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
We are unable to offer sponsorship for roles that do not require a professional registration, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applications welcomed from
registered nurses who have been inspired to pursue a career in Infection
Prevention and Control. Full training and support can be provided if you are
looking for a development role in our team.
The post requires providing
support and specialist advice to all disciplines of staff, patients and members
of public regarding the prevention and control of infection and to develop a
quality, proactive, evidence based infection control service, to prevent and
reduce the incidence of infection across the organisation.
You
should be flexible, adaptable, an excellent communicator, have good IT skills
and be well organised and able to work to deadlines under pressure. You will be
required to travel trustwide.
Interviews
for those successfully shortlisted, will take place face to face in October
2023.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applications welcomed from
registered nurses who have been inspired to pursue a career in Infection
Prevention and Control. Full training and support can be provided if you are
looking for a development role in our team.
The post requires providing
support and specialist advice to all disciplines of staff, patients and members
of public regarding the prevention and control of infection and to develop a
quality, proactive, evidence based infection control service, to prevent and
reduce the incidence of infection across the organisation.
You
should be flexible, adaptable, an excellent communicator, have good IT skills
and be well organised and able to work to deadlines under pressure. You will be
required to travel trustwide.
Interviews
for those successfully shortlisted, will take place face to face in October
2023.
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Flexible, dependable, motivated and able to use own initiative. Leadership skills.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills. Good verbal and written communication skills. High standard of literacy.
- Developed interpersonal and influencing skills. Ability to work independently and as a part of a team. Evidence of continuing professional development. Ability to achieve tight deadlines in a complex/ changing environment. Good time management.
Desirable
- Administrative and IT skills
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered General Nurse ( level 1)
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse ( level 1).
- Coaching, mentoring and teaching experience. Evidence of personal and professional development. Academic qualification to Degree level ( working towards).
Desirable
- Degree in healthcare.
- Post-graduate qualification in infection control. Leadership course/Module.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in a clinical setting.
- Broad clinical background.
- Experience of teaching/ and or training.
- Previous experience in infection control
Desirable
- Good knowledge of infection control.
- Principles of infection control.
- Current professional issues in nursing.
- Microbiology.
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Flexible, dependable, motivated and able to use own initiative. Leadership skills.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills. Good verbal and written communication skills. High standard of literacy.
- Developed interpersonal and influencing skills. Ability to work independently and as a part of a team. Evidence of continuing professional development. Ability to achieve tight deadlines in a complex/ changing environment. Good time management.
Desirable
- Administrative and IT skills
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered General Nurse ( level 1)
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse ( level 1).
- Coaching, mentoring and teaching experience. Evidence of personal and professional development. Academic qualification to Degree level ( working towards).
Desirable
- Degree in healthcare.
- Post-graduate qualification in infection control. Leadership course/Module.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in a clinical setting.
- Broad clinical background.
- Experience of teaching/ and or training.
- Previous experience in infection control
Desirable
- Good knowledge of infection control.
- Principles of infection control.
- Current professional issues in nursing.
- Microbiology.
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
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).
