Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a registered nurse with an interest in and passion for infection prevention and control to join our established, forward thinking, dynamic team. The role covers community hospitals, mental health inpatient settings and a range of community services in addition to supporting Worcestershire Nursing Homes and GPs. The successful candidate will be supported to learn new skills and will need to be self-motivated with the ability to engage and motivate others. They must have good organisational skills with an ability to work as part of a team and independently as well as a willingness to learn and develop their knowledge base.
This is a 37.5 hours over 5 days post but there is an opportunity to appoint to 30 hours a week worked over 4 days. The successful candidate must be able to meet the travel requirements of the role.
For informal visits please contact Carole Clive Nurse Consultant Infection Prevention and Control on 01386 502552.
Main duties of the job
In this role you will
be responsible for promoting and enabling consistent provision of infection prevention and
control and clean safe care to services and areas covered by the team. The
role includes provision of advice and guidance; participating in a process of
audit and assurance visits; surveillance and advice on management of infections;
provision of infection prevention and control training and education. Excellent communications skills with an
ability to inspire and motivate others to further enhance consistent provision
of clean safe care and infection prevention and control are essential. The service covers
patients, staff, contractors and visitors as well as considering the design of
buildings and environments; cleanliness and hygiene of buildings and equipment
to ensure minimisation of infection risks.
The post holder will need to be able to generate reports and use IT
systems as well as be able to work to deadlines as part of a team and
individually.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,
we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals
and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health
and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of
all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over
100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible
working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions,
and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value
diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,
and ethnicities.
What we offer;
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27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to
33 days with long service
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Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work
unsocial hours
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Flexible and agile working opportunities
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Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
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Wide range of supportive staff networks
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Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our
website.
We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.
Sharing
your data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to
pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from
you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained
interest in working for the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role
please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role
please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Additional criteria
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
Experience
Essential
- Registered General Nurse, with at least 5 years post registration experience
- Proven managerial experience
- Significant clinical experience and evidence of an interest in infection prevention and control
- Experience as Infection Prevention and Control Link Nurse
Desirable
- Experience of clinical audit and surveillance schemes
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to praise and be supportive to others
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- Ability to communicate with staff at all levels and grades with tact and diplomacy
- Good presentation skills
- Able to foster and promote the delivery of a high quality, efficient infection prevention and control service.
- Ability to work with a variety of people in different situations and to work independently seeking advice as necessary
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- A teaching certificate
- Infection prevention and control module/training course
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current issues and strategies within healthcare
Desirable
- Experience of clinical audit and surveillance schemes
- Active research interest
Person Specification
Additional criteria
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
Experience
Essential
- Registered General Nurse, with at least 5 years post registration experience
- Proven managerial experience
- Significant clinical experience and evidence of an interest in infection prevention and control
- Experience as Infection Prevention and Control Link Nurse
Desirable
- Experience of clinical audit and surveillance schemes
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to praise and be supportive to others
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- Ability to communicate with staff at all levels and grades with tact and diplomacy
- Good presentation skills
- Able to foster and promote the delivery of a high quality, efficient infection prevention and control service.
- Ability to work with a variety of people in different situations and to work independently seeking advice as necessary
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- A teaching certificate
- Infection prevention and control module/training course
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current issues and strategies within healthcare
Desirable
- Experience of clinical audit and surveillance schemes
- Active research interest
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).
