Job summary
An exciting opportunity has
arisen with the recently re-structured Buckinghamshire,Oxfordshire and
Berkshire West (BOB) Integrated Care Board (ICB), who value and promote
diversity and are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This new full
time (37.5 hours per week) Band 7, role with associated NHS benefits, will
support primary care, care homes and the wider Integrated Care System (ICS)
across these counties. We welcome applications from those with:
A working knowledge and a passion for the
exciting field of IP&C
Professional nursing qualification and current
registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
Excellent communication skills with the ability
to communicate at all levels
Want to make a difference to patient quality and
reduce risks of infection and antimicrobial resistance
Ability to demonstrate basic IT skills
Able to travel to healthcare provider sites
An ability to work as part of a team providing
IP&C guidance against evidence based practice and relevant legislation
Main duties of the job
Job base location will be a
flexible hybrid of site visits (expenses paid), BOB ICB offices (available in
the 3 counties) or home based according to organisational needs. The role will
support the implementation and delivery of the IPC strategy. Working under the
guidance of the Head of IPC and vaccinations you will work closely with the
Infection prevention and control (IPC) Nurse and Quality and patient experience
managers to support wider quality work of the organisation. To discuss this
role or for further information please contact Lydia Rylance Knight, Head of
IPC and Vaccinations Email: lydia.rylance-knight2@nhs.net
About us
NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and
Berkshire West (BOB) Integrated Care Board is the statutory NHS organisation
responsible for planning and delivering health and care services for the
communities of Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West.
We work collaboratively with partner
organisations including local government, the voluntary, community and social
enterprise sector, and people and communities across the BOB Health and Care
Integrated Care System (ICS).
Our key priorities are to
increase healthy life expectancy and reduce health inequalities for the 1.7
million people who live in our communities.
We value and promote diversity
and are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We believe that the best
employers are those that reflect the communities they serve. We want to
increase the diversity of our NHS leadership and particularly encourage applications
from women, people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBT
communities, younger candidates and from people with lived experience of
disability, who we know are all under-represented in these important roles.
Our Values are:
Respectful
we are inclusive
Impactful
we make a difference
Integrity
we are kind and fair
Leadership
we encourage leadership
Collaborative
we work together in a positive way
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role sits within the BOB ICB IPC and Vaccination
function and will play a pivotal role in supporting the implementation and
delivery of the IPC strategy. Working under the guidance of the Head of IPC and
vaccinations this role will work closely with the Quality and patient
experience managers to support wider quality work of the organisation.
The below is only an outline of the tasks,
responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The job holder will carry out any other
duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager.
The job description and person specification may be
reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the
Department and the Organisation.
Prepare information and collate data on IPC related
issues i.e. infection rates to support the Head of IPC and vaccination in
identifying themes are areas for improvement.
Prepare papers for identified boards as directed by
the Head of IPC and Vaccinations.
Support providers, within identified framework, when
quality issues are identified that relate to IPC through expert advice and
signposting / delivery of training as appropriate.
Support the ICS network of IPC leads to become
sustainable in the development of a community of practice.
Support the Head of IPC and Vaccinations in pathway
development of IPC related services i.e. outbreak preparedness.
Act as a clinical subject matter expert supporting the
Quality and patient experience manages within the wider ICB functions,
including site visits as directed by the Head of IPC and Vaccinations.
Support development of IPC capacity and capability across system
partners.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role sits within the BOB ICB IPC and Vaccination
function and will play a pivotal role in supporting the implementation and
delivery of the IPC strategy. Working under the guidance of the Head of IPC and
vaccinations this role will work closely with the Quality and patient
experience managers to support wider quality work of the organisation.
The below is only an outline of the tasks,
responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The job holder will carry out any other
duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager.
The job description and person specification may be
reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the
Department and the Organisation.
Prepare information and collate data on IPC related
issues i.e. infection rates to support the Head of IPC and vaccination in
identifying themes are areas for improvement.
Prepare papers for identified boards as directed by
the Head of IPC and Vaccinations.
Support providers, within identified framework, when
quality issues are identified that relate to IPC through expert advice and
signposting / delivery of training as appropriate.
Support the ICS network of IPC leads to become
sustainable in the development of a community of practice.
Support the Head of IPC and Vaccinations in pathway
development of IPC related services i.e. outbreak preparedness.
Act as a clinical subject matter expert supporting the
Quality and patient experience manages within the wider ICB functions,
including site visits as directed by the Head of IPC and Vaccinations.
Support development of IPC capacity and capability across system
partners.
Person Specification
Communication Skills
Essential
- Ability to prepare and produce concise yet insightful communications for dissemination to senior stakeholders and a broad range of stakeholders as required.
- Experience of creating and giving presentations to a varied group of internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience leading training sessions.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of successfully operating in a politically sensitive environment.
- Demonstrated experience of co-ordinating projects in complex and challenging environments.
- Experience of managing risks and reporting.
- Experience of drafting briefing papers and correspondence at SMT level.
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area, must hold NMC registration.
- Post-graduate qualification in Management Studies or equivalent.
- Evidence of continued professional development.
Planning Skills
Essential
- Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly.
- Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures.
Analytical
Essential
- Ability to analyse very complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources.
- Demonstrated capability to act upon incomplete information, using experience to make inferences and decision making.
- Numerate and able to understand complex financial issues combined with deep analytical skills.
- Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures.
- Knowledge of Financial Systems e.g. monitoring budget management, processing invoices and procurement.
Person Specification
Communication Skills
Essential
- Ability to prepare and produce concise yet insightful communications for dissemination to senior stakeholders and a broad range of stakeholders as required.
- Experience of creating and giving presentations to a varied group of internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience leading training sessions.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of successfully operating in a politically sensitive environment.
- Demonstrated experience of co-ordinating projects in complex and challenging environments.
- Experience of managing risks and reporting.
- Experience of drafting briefing papers and correspondence at SMT level.
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area, must hold NMC registration.
- Post-graduate qualification in Management Studies or equivalent.
- Evidence of continued professional development.
Planning Skills
Essential
- Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly.
- Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures.
Analytical
Essential
- Ability to analyse very complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources.
- Demonstrated capability to act upon incomplete information, using experience to make inferences and decision making.
- Numerate and able to understand complex financial issues combined with deep analytical skills.
- Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures.
- Knowledge of Financial Systems e.g. monitoring budget management, processing invoices and procurement.
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).
