Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, motivated individual to join our Mid & South Essex Integrated Care Board (MSE ICB) Infection Prevention and Control Team. As part of an Integrated Care System (ICS) the ICB has a bold ambition to deliver improved outcomes for our 1.2m population, placing clinical and professional leadership and the voice of our residents at the heart. In order to meet this challenge we are building an effective team to respond and support health and social care providers across the care boundary.
With an operational focus, this post will support the strategic delivery of the Infection Prevention and Control annual assurance work programme. You will have the authority to act as an infection prevention and control specialist. Reporting to the Lead Nurse for Infection Prevention and Control Nurse or an Infection Prevention and Control Nurse Manager, you will support all activities necessary to ensure the organisation meets its statutory responsibilities to safeguard the population we serve.
This role will require you to support infection prevention and control delivery facilitating the continuation of a positive and collaborative approach across MSE system partners. As an infection prevention and control nurse support manager you will possess the ability to engage effectively with all stakeholders across the ICS and support the co-ordination of the health contribution to achieving good outcomes.
Provisional interview date - 14 February 2024
Main duties of the job
- Be responsible for decisions made during the course of duties, seeking guidance and escalating issues where appropriate
- Work under the direction of senior IPC team to contribute to the delivery of one or more strategic plans, enabling key milestones to be delivered and raising any issues associated with the delivery of plans and workstreams
- Contribute to Mid and South Essex strategic planning and policies within specialist field, ensuring clinical governance and continuing quality improvement remains integral to the process
- Use own specialist knowledge and experience to identify workstreams and opportunities for continuous improvement in IPC risk management within the ICS
- Enhance the performance and monitoring of quality, and readiness for regulatory inspection via provider assurance visits
- Participate towards the management and learning from serious incidents in accordance with the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework.
- Maintain awareness of national trends and evidence-based practice and apply to role
- Support the team in provision of written reports to ICB Committees and Boards
- Have a moderate level competency in data analysis and interpretation
- Be willing and able to develop competency in business acumen in their area of responsibility ensuring value for money, understanding the business of partners and the driving factors for delivery in multiple sectors
About us
Mid and South Essex ICB is a statutory organisation responsible for the planning and delivery of local health and care services, across Mid and South Essex and is part of the wider integrated care system. Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) are partnerships of health and care organisations that come together to plan and deliver joined up services and to improve the health of people who live and work in their area. The headquarters for the organisation is Phoenix Court, Basildon, but there is a hybrid model of working, which includes working across Mid and South Essex and home working.
We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know through experience that the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better patient outcomes. We welcome applications regardless of peoples age, disability, sex, gender, identity and gender expression, sexual orientation, race or ethnicity, religion or belief. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustment for people who have a disability. We would also encourage applicants to raise any personal circumstances they would like us to be aware of so that we can consider possible adjustments.
Unfortunately, the organisation does not have a Sponsorship licence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
ROLE PURPOSE / SUMMARY
The Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System will comprise the Integrated Care Board (ICB), which is the statutory body for the NHS, and the Integrated Care Partnership (ICP), which is a committee of the ICB, and brings together key health, care, community, and voluntary sector organisations across the area.
The ICS has a bold ambition to deliver improved outcomes for our 1.2m population through our four Alliances, and we are placing clinical and professional leadership and the voice of our residents at the heart of realising this ambition.
The Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) Nurse Specialist will support the Senior IPC team in the delivery of the IPC Strategy within the ICS. This strategy includes close collaborative and integrated working with specialists across the MSE system, including those who lead for IPC without specialist qualification or experience. You will be sited within a team working with one sector, for example community care, however you will also provide support across other sectors as required.
You will report to the Senior IPC Nurse and be accountable to the IPC Lead Nurse.
COMPETENCY BASED KEY DELIVERABLES
- Responsible for decisions made during the course of duties, seeking guidance and escalating issues where appropriate
- Work under the direction of senior IPC team to contribute to the delivery of one or more strategic plans, enabling key milestones to be delivered and raising any issues associated with the delivery of plans and workstreams
- Contribute to Mid and South Essex strategic planning and policies within specialist field, ensuring clinical governance and continuing quality improvement remains integral to the process
- Use own specialist knowledge and experience to identify workstreams and opportunities for continuous improvement in IPC risk management in the ICS
- Enhance the performance and monitoring of quality, and readiness for regulatory inspection via provider assurance visits
- Participate towards the management and learning from serious incidents in accordance with the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework.
- Maintain awareness of national trends and evidence-based practice and apply to role
- Support the team in provision of written reports to ICS Committees and Boards
- Moderate level competency in data analysis and interpretation
- Can develop competency in business acumen in their area of responsibility ensuring value for money, understanding the business of partners and the driving factors for delivery in multiple sectors
Job description
Job responsibilities
ROLE PURPOSE / SUMMARY
The Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System will comprise the Integrated Care Board (ICB), which is the statutory body for the NHS, and the Integrated Care Partnership (ICP), which is a committee of the ICB, and brings together key health, care, community, and voluntary sector organisations across the area.
The ICS has a bold ambition to deliver improved outcomes for our 1.2m population through our four Alliances, and we are placing clinical and professional leadership and the voice of our residents at the heart of realising this ambition.
The Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) Nurse Specialist will support the Senior IPC team in the delivery of the IPC Strategy within the ICS. This strategy includes close collaborative and integrated working with specialists across the MSE system, including those who lead for IPC without specialist qualification or experience. You will be sited within a team working with one sector, for example community care, however you will also provide support across other sectors as required.
You will report to the Senior IPC Nurse and be accountable to the IPC Lead Nurse.
COMPETENCY BASED KEY DELIVERABLES
- Responsible for decisions made during the course of duties, seeking guidance and escalating issues where appropriate
- Work under the direction of senior IPC team to contribute to the delivery of one or more strategic plans, enabling key milestones to be delivered and raising any issues associated with the delivery of plans and workstreams
- Contribute to Mid and South Essex strategic planning and policies within specialist field, ensuring clinical governance and continuing quality improvement remains integral to the process
- Use own specialist knowledge and experience to identify workstreams and opportunities for continuous improvement in IPC risk management in the ICS
- Enhance the performance and monitoring of quality, and readiness for regulatory inspection via provider assurance visits
- Participate towards the management and learning from serious incidents in accordance with the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework.
- Maintain awareness of national trends and evidence-based practice and apply to role
- Support the team in provision of written reports to ICS Committees and Boards
- Moderate level competency in data analysis and interpretation
- Can develop competency in business acumen in their area of responsibility ensuring value for money, understanding the business of partners and the driving factors for delivery in multiple sectors
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Proven level of developed interpersonal and communication skills with staff at all levels both written and verbal.
- Ability to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive, and contentious information.
- Advanced IT skills in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of working at a senior level in particular ability to work independently at times within the team
- Experience of working in a service focused environment.
- Experience of leading, managing and delivering projects involving stakeholders
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of specialist areas acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training.
- Willingness to seek academic qualification in IPC if required
- Evidence of continuing personal development
- Professional Registration with the NMC.
Knowledge / understanding
Essential
- Knowledge of relevant systems and procedures
- Understanding of policies and practices within required field of work
- Understanding of the current issues impacting on the NHS
Partnership Working / Leadership Management
Essential
- Can demonstrate partnership working and the understanding of how and when partnerships should be built, in order to effect solutions that span across multiple stakeholders
- Acts as a positive role model for the delivery of the NHS People Promise and ICB Values
- Ability to work in a collaborative way across organisational/sector boundaries in order to achieve the highest quality outcomes for patients
Other
Essential
- Possess a positive attitude and be self-motivated
- Ability to command respect and establish credibility quickly
- Ability to travel to attend meetings and attend work at several locations, including home, for the purpose of hybrid working.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Proven level of developed interpersonal and communication skills with staff at all levels both written and verbal.
- Ability to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive, and contentious information.
- Advanced IT skills in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of working at a senior level in particular ability to work independently at times within the team
- Experience of working in a service focused environment.
- Experience of leading, managing and delivering projects involving stakeholders
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of specialist areas acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training.
- Willingness to seek academic qualification in IPC if required
- Evidence of continuing personal development
- Professional Registration with the NMC.
Knowledge / understanding
Essential
- Knowledge of relevant systems and procedures
- Understanding of policies and practices within required field of work
- Understanding of the current issues impacting on the NHS
Partnership Working / Leadership Management
Essential
- Can demonstrate partnership working and the understanding of how and when partnerships should be built, in order to effect solutions that span across multiple stakeholders
- Acts as a positive role model for the delivery of the NHS People Promise and ICB Values
- Ability to work in a collaborative way across organisational/sector boundaries in order to achieve the highest quality outcomes for patients
Other
Essential
- Possess a positive attitude and be self-motivated
- Ability to command respect and establish credibility quickly
- Ability to travel to attend meetings and attend work at several locations, including home, for the purpose of hybrid working.
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).
