Nuffield Health

Infection Prevention Lead Nurse

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Job summary

Job Description Infection Prevention Lead Nurse Wessex Hospital | Nursing | Permanent | Full time | Includes weekend work Up to £46,000.00 depending on experience 37.5 hours per week Part time hours will also be considered for this role

Main duties of the job

As an Infection Prevention Lead Nurse, you will: Liaise with the lead microbiologist and support the Matron as the DIPC Manage the infection prevention audit schedule and lead our infection prevention link team Produce an annual Infection Prevention programme and train the clinical and non-clinical team Facilitate the quality assurance review and produce the annual infection prevention report Assist with policy development, carrying out action plans and improving best practice Support clinical governance in the hospital

About us

Wessex Hospital Nuffield Health Wessex Hospital is a stunning 46 bedded private hospital in West Hampshire with specialisms in Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, Urology, Women's Health and Spinal surgery. The hospital also benefits from having onsite Radiology, Pathology, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy and Hydrotherapy so we can give our patients a complete package of care. There are 16 consulting rooms with speciality outpatient rooms, 46 private patient bedrooms with en-suite facilities, 24 hr resident doctor on site (RMO) and four operating theatres and one endoscopy suite.

Details

Date posted

12 December 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£46,000 to £46,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

JR0071652

Job locations

Winchester Rd, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh SO53 2DW

Eastleigh

SO53 2DW


Job description

Job responsibilities

Infection Prevention Lead Nurse Wessex Hospital | Nursing | Permanent | Full time | Includes weekend work Up to £46,000.00 depending on experience 37.5 hours per week Part time hours will also be considered for this role If you want to work in infection prevention and control, you'll love this brilliant opportunity to join the UK's largest Healthcare Charity. Alongside our Matron, you'll take care of the day-to-day management of Infection Prevention and Control at hospital in Wessex. We're building an incredible patient experience - and it starts with you. As an Infection Prevention Lead Nurse at our Wessex Hospital, you'll be registered with the appropriate governing body and you hold the relevant qualifications and experience, including NMC. With post-registration experience (at least two years in infection prevention and control), you're able to carry out investigations and root cause analysis, as well as advising the clinical team. As an Infection Prevention Lead Nurse, you will:

  • Liaise with the lead microbiologist and support the Matron as the DIPC
  • Manage the infection prevention audit schedule and lead our infection prevention link team
  • Produce an annual Infection Prevention programme and train the clinical and non-clinical team
  • Facilitate the quality assurance review and produce the annual infection prevention report
  • Assist with policy development, carrying out action plans and improving best practice
  • Support clinical governance in the hospital
    • Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. With paid overtime, free gym membership, private healthcare and more, we've got everything you need to find your perfect fit. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you. Wessex Hospital Nuffield Health Wessex Hospital is a stunning 46 bedded private hospital in West Hampshire with specialisms in Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, Urology, Women's Health and Spinal surgery. The hospital also benefits from having onsite Radiology, Pathology, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy and Hydrotherapy so we can give our patients a complete package of care. There are 16 consulting rooms with speciality outpatient rooms, 46 private patient bedrooms with en-suite facilities, 24 hr resident doctor on site (RMO) and four operating theatres and one endoscopy suite. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Infection Prevention Lead Nurse Wessex Hospital | Nursing | Permanent | Full time | Includes weekend work Up to £46,000.00 depending on experience 37.5 hours per week Part time hours will also be considered for this role If you want to work in infection prevention and control, you'll love this brilliant opportunity to join the UK's largest Healthcare Charity. Alongside our Matron, you'll take care of the day-to-day management of Infection Prevention and Control at hospital in Wessex. We're building an incredible patient experience - and it starts with you. As an Infection Prevention Lead Nurse at our Wessex Hospital, you'll be registered with the appropriate governing body and you hold the relevant qualifications and experience, including NMC. With post-registration experience (at least two years in infection prevention and control), you're able to carry out investigations and root cause analysis, as well as advising the clinical team. As an Infection Prevention Lead Nurse, you will:

  • Liaise with the lead microbiologist and support the Matron as the DIPC
  • Manage the infection prevention audit schedule and lead our infection prevention link team
  • Produce an annual Infection Prevention programme and train the clinical and non-clinical team
  • Facilitate the quality assurance review and produce the annual infection prevention report
  • Assist with policy development, carrying out action plans and improving best practice
  • Support clinical governance in the hospital
    • Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. With paid overtime, free gym membership, private healthcare and more, we've got everything you need to find your perfect fit. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you. Wessex Hospital Nuffield Health Wessex Hospital is a stunning 46 bedded private hospital in West Hampshire with specialisms in Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, Urology, Women's Health and Spinal surgery. The hospital also benefits from having onsite Radiology, Pathology, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy and Hydrotherapy so we can give our patients a complete package of care. There are 16 consulting rooms with speciality outpatient rooms, 46 private patient bedrooms with en-suite facilities, 24 hr resident doctor on site (RMO) and four operating theatres and one endoscopy suite. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • you'll be registered with the appropriate governing body and you hold the relevant qualifications and experience, including NMC.

    Experience

    Essential

    • With post-registration experience (at least two years in infection prevention and control), you're able to carry out investigations and root cause analysis, as well as advising the clinical team.
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • you'll be registered with the appropriate governing body and you hold the relevant qualifications and experience, including NMC.

    Experience

    Essential

    • With post-registration experience (at least two years in infection prevention and control), you're able to carry out investigations and root cause analysis, as well as advising the clinical team.

    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.

    Certificate of Sponsorship

    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.

    Certificate of Sponsorship

    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).

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Nuffield Health

    Address

    Winchester Rd, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh SO53 2DW

    Eastleigh

    SO53 2DW


    Employer's website

    https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Nuffield Health

    Address

    Winchester Rd, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh SO53 2DW

    Eastleigh

    SO53 2DW


    Employer's website

    https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Talent Acquisition

    People Support Centre

    careers@nuffieldhealth.com

    03301235080

    Details

    Date posted

    12 December 2023

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    £46,000 to £46,000 a year

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    JR0071652

    Job locations

    Winchester Rd, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh SO53 2DW

    Eastleigh

    SO53 2DW


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