Infection, prevention control nurse

Benenden Hospital

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Job summary

We are currently recruiting for an experienced staff nurse who has a real passion for infection prevention and control. Who will continue to deliver on the very high standards of care and cleanliness that Benenden hospital has.

The IPC Nurse is responsible for preparing and delivering the hospitals local IPC programme. Including the identification of IPC risks to the hospital, its patients and staff and the implementation and monitoring of actions to identify, manage and reduce risks.

You will be highly visible across the hospital and accessible as this is a patient, customer and colleague facing role. working closely alongside Housekeeping, Governance, Procurement and Clinical teams.

This is a permanent, part time role working 3 days a week. The working pattern willtypically be Mon Fri however may include some evening/weekend working to suit the needs of the business.

The position reposts into the The Clinical Governance lead

Main duties of the job

  • Demonstrate leadership and clinical advice in relation to the key dimensions of IPC responsibilities, providing assurance to the Clinical Governance Lead and the DIPC that IPC processes are being effectively delivered
  • Working with the Clinical Governance Lead and relevant service leads, will be responsible for the implementation of the Hospital IPC work plan, providing assurance to the DIPC that all milestones are being met
  • Ensure departmental IPC risk assessments are in place reflecting controls that are effective, reviewed minimum of annually
  • Provide expert advice around IPC issues placing emphasis on the integration of IPC to organisational strategy and service development to achieve consistently high-quality care and patient safety
  • Ensure that IPC policies are up to date and reviewed in accordance with best practice guidance
  • Demonstrate awareness of regulatory and national requirements taking appropriate action to ensure that these are fully adhered to.
  • Manage IPC related incidents, including reporting, investigating and sharing learning
  • Coordinate the hospitals IPC link nurses/practitioners, ensuring active participation in activities supporting surveillance, audit and training.

About us

At Benenden Hospital we put patients at the heart of everything we do. We attract kind, compassionate, and talented people to our ultra-modernprivate hospital, which opened in 1907 and has been rated as Outstanding by the CQC.We hold JAG accreditation for Endoscopy and have a beautiful setting in the middle of the Kent countryside.

Benenden Hospital offers excellent working conditions and facilities. We promote flexible working and a healthy work/life balance. We are committed to professional development and have excellent training and education facilities. We work hard to make sure that everyone at Benenden Hospital feels involved and shares our values and vision for the future.

Date posted

02 October 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year Full time equivalent salary

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

E0100-24-00012453

Job locations

Goddard’s Green Road

Benenden

Cranbrook

Kent

TN17 4AX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Lead and implement the hospitals annual IPC work plan, and with the support of the Clinical Governance Lead, critically appraise and evaluate IPC practice through a structured audit programme

Provides specialist IPC advice to all disciplines of staff

Review reported IPC incidents, ensure investigations are completed, severity identified and required actions undertaken

Implement the IPC audit schedule within the hospital, undertaking audits and working with departments on key actions

Collate IPC data for all relevant hospital committee meetings, preparing accurate reports

Oversee surveillance programme for HCAI, reported symptom surveillance, surgical site surveillance

Ensure environmental cleaning is sufficient and appropriate to the level of risk in each area in partnership with housekeeping department

Provide advice to the hospital on the purchase/introduction and use of equipment in relation to IPC issues

Oversee the hospitals IPC training, delivering key training where required.

Support the local Waste Officer in all waste management, including specifically in the management of the clinical waste stream

Support and oversee the IPC link practitioners to undertake their roles within their areas

Job description

Job responsibilities

Lead and implement the hospitals annual IPC work plan, and with the support of the Clinical Governance Lead, critically appraise and evaluate IPC practice through a structured audit programme

Provides specialist IPC advice to all disciplines of staff

Review reported IPC incidents, ensure investigations are completed, severity identified and required actions undertaken

Implement the IPC audit schedule within the hospital, undertaking audits and working with departments on key actions

Collate IPC data for all relevant hospital committee meetings, preparing accurate reports

Oversee surveillance programme for HCAI, reported symptom surveillance, surgical site surveillance

Ensure environmental cleaning is sufficient and appropriate to the level of risk in each area in partnership with housekeeping department

Provide advice to the hospital on the purchase/introduction and use of equipment in relation to IPC issues

Oversee the hospitals IPC training, delivering key training where required.

Support the local Waste Officer in all waste management, including specifically in the management of the clinical waste stream

Support and oversee the IPC link practitioners to undertake their roles within their areas

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse
  • Relevant post-registration experience / qualification in IPC
  • Educated to degree level
  • Teaching/Mentoring qualification
  • Ability to negotiate, influence and liaise effectively with staff/colleagues at all levels (internal & external)
  • Ability to provide specialist IPC knowledge to risk assessments and support appropriate controls
  • Ability to manage difficult and complex situations
  • Ability to provide/support staff in feedback of microbiological results
  • Excellent IT skills, e., Datix, Microsoft Office and other applications relevant to the role.
  • Methodical and well organised with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to progress own workload, managing competing demands effectively.
  • Effective verbal and written communication using tact, discretion, and diplomacy
  • Strong patient-centred approach
  • Ability to present information/data effectively in a variety of ways (oral, written, digital)
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse
  • Relevant post-registration experience / qualification in IPC
  • Educated to degree level
  • Teaching/Mentoring qualification
  • Ability to negotiate, influence and liaise effectively with staff/colleagues at all levels (internal & external)
  • Ability to provide specialist IPC knowledge to risk assessments and support appropriate controls
  • Ability to manage difficult and complex situations
  • Ability to provide/support staff in feedback of microbiological results
  • Excellent IT skills, e., Datix, Microsoft Office and other applications relevant to the role.
  • Methodical and well organised with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to progress own workload, managing competing demands effectively.
  • Effective verbal and written communication using tact, discretion, and diplomacy
  • Strong patient-centred approach
  • Ability to present information/data effectively in a variety of ways (oral, written, digital)

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Benenden Hospital

Address

Goddard’s Green Road

Benenden

Cranbrook

Kent

TN17 4AX


Employer's website

https://www.benendenhospital.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Benenden Hospital

Address

Goddard’s Green Road

Benenden

Cranbrook

Kent

TN17 4AX


Employer's website

https://www.benendenhospital.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Resourcing Officer

Claire Mansfield

claire.mansfield@benenden.org.uk

Date posted

02 October 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year Full time equivalent salary

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

E0100-24-00012453

Job locations

Goddard’s Green Road

Benenden

Cranbrook

Kent

TN17 4AX


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