Job summary
The post is accountable to the Lead IPC/Senior IPAC Nurse/Practitioner for the day-to-day Infection Prevention & Control management across NCH&C and to assist with on-going improvement in the quality of the patient's experience.
The post holder has a responsibility to act upon standards of Infection Prevention & Control that fall below the acceptable standard and legislative responsibilities.
This position is involved in ensuring the trust complies with its legislative and licensing requirements, i.e. The Health and Social Care Act 2015, and for the provision of specialist advice and guidance for all health care professionals and support staff across the trust.
Previous applicants need not apply. The position is available as both a fix term contract or secondment.
Main duties of the job
With support, act as a subject matter expert (SME) demonstrating knowledge and skill within IP&C, including the integration of research evidence into practice by clinical reasoning and decision making.
Assist with the provision of patient management in relation to Infection Prevention & Control. The post holder will where required be responsible for advising on the management of defined group/groups of patients requiring specific support in collaboration with clinicians
Be responsible for ensuring workload for self and others is planned & prioritised according to service targets & needs and budgets.
Actively contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings and other meetings as appropriate
About us
NCHC aims to improve the quality of people's lives, in their homes and community through the best in integrated health and social care.
NCHC provides compassionate, co-ordinated and personalised quality care that is safe and effective.
We are always open to new ideas that support u sin delivering effective compassionate care to our patients
Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an Outstanding rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for full details of responsibilities. This role requires weekend on-call responsibility.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for full details of responsibilities. This role requires weekend on-call responsibility.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Diploma / 1st Level degree or equivalent experience
- Current NMC registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Diploma / degree in Infection Prevention and Control
- Mentorship of learners
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of post registration experience
Desirable
- evidence of working community-based services
- Experience of working in Infection Prevention and Control
- IP&C link practitioner
Knowledge, Skills & Ability
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Able to prioritise and organise own workload
- Able to develop and deliver training programs
- Assertive and able to deal with colleagues, patients and public at all levels
- Computer skills with IT databases i.e. ICNet, System 1, DATIX etc
Desirable
- Demonstrable leadership skills
- Ability to analyse complex information and use own judgement to problem solve
- Ability to problem solve
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate evidence-based practice
- Knowledge of governance
- Knowledge of risk management
Desirable
- Knowledge of IPAC policies and practices
- Understanding of surveillance
Other
Essential
- Full UK driving license
- Evidence of teamwork
- Ability to establish positive relationships
- Professional apperance
- Resourceful
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Diploma / 1st Level degree or equivalent experience
- Current NMC registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Diploma / degree in Infection Prevention and Control
- Mentorship of learners
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of post registration experience
Desirable
- evidence of working community-based services
- Experience of working in Infection Prevention and Control
- IP&C link practitioner
Knowledge, Skills & Ability
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Able to prioritise and organise own workload
- Able to develop and deliver training programs
- Assertive and able to deal with colleagues, patients and public at all levels
- Computer skills with IT databases i.e. ICNet, System 1, DATIX etc
Desirable
- Demonstrable leadership skills
- Ability to analyse complex information and use own judgement to problem solve
- Ability to problem solve
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate evidence-based practice
- Knowledge of governance
- Knowledge of risk management
Desirable
- Knowledge of IPAC policies and practices
- Understanding of surveillance
Other
Essential
- Full UK driving license
- Evidence of teamwork
- Ability to establish positive relationships
- Professional apperance
- Resourceful
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
