Job summary
We are currently expanding our team at Springfield Hospital and have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Lead Nurse to join our team as an Infection Control Lead Nurse.
The role
As an Infection Control Lead Nurse, you will demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to provide a high standard of care to all of our patients. Excellent communication skills and an ability to work within a multidisciplinary team is essential whilst having flexibility
Main duties of the job
The role
As an Infection Control Lead Nurse, you will demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to provide a high standard of care to all of our patients. Excellent communication skills and an ability to work within a multidisciplinary team is essential whilst having flexibility to meet the changing needs of the business.
As part of your role, duties will include:
* Attend and provide reports for Infection Control and Clinical Governance Committees
* Help create and maintain an environment that will ensure the safety of the patient/client
* Work closely with the local IPC Committee and Head of Clinical Services to implement policies and procedures
* Conduct environmental audits for IPC throughout the hospital
* Undertake training and education on IPC issues
* Carry out necessary surveillance to identify and monitor infections within the hospital
About us
Ramsay Health Care was established in 1964 and has grown to become a global hospital group operating over 100 hospitals and day surgery facilities across Australia, the United Kingdom, Indonesia and France.
Ramsay Health Care is well-respected in the health care industry for operating quality private hospitals and for its excellent record in hospital management and patient care. These features help to attract leading health care practitioners to work in our facilities.
Ramsay Health Care UK is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England, with a network of 33 acute hospitals. These provide a wide and comprehensive range of specialised and efficient clinical specialties from orthopaedics and general surgery, to cardiac surgery and Eye Surgery.
Recognised by all major medical insurers, Ramsay offers fast, convenient, effective and high quality treatment for all patients, whether medically insured, self-pay, or from the increasing number referred by the NHS.
Ramsay Health Care has launched a unique service for private patients, Premium Care. This is available to all patients using private medical insurance or funding their own treatment and aims to set the standard for private healthcare. It offers the highest standards of clinical care combined with superior hotel services and the flexibility of a personal service tailored to your needs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Senior Staff Nurse - Infection Control Lead
Salary: Competitive
Hours: 22.5 Hours Per Week
We are currently expanding our team at Springfield Hospital and have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Lead Nurse to join our team as an Infection Control Lead Nurse.
The role
As an Infection Control Lead Nurse, you will demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to provide a high standard of care to all of our patients. Excellent communication skills and an ability to work within a multidisciplinary team is essential whilst having flexibility to meet the changing needs of the business.
As part of your role, duties will include:
* Attend and provide reports for Infection Control and Clinical Governance Committees
* Help create and maintain an environment that will ensure the safety of the patient/client
* Work closely with the local IPC Committee and Head of Clinical Services to implement policies and procedures
* Conduct environmental audits for IPC throughout the hospital
* Undertake training and education on IPC issues
* Carry out necessary surveillance to identify and monitor infections within the hospital
What you will bring with you:
* Current NMC registration
* Proven ability to work effectively in a small team
* Flexible and positive attitude
* A warm, considerate and empathetic character
* experience in a leadership role with IPC experience
Benefits:
* Contributory pension scheme
* Attractive enhancement rates between 30% - 100% for evenings, weekends and bank holidays available to permanent and bank
* 25 days' annual leave plus 8 day's Bank Holiday
* Private Healthcare and Life Assurance
* Free onsite parking and a subsidised staff restaurant
* Access to our employee Ramsay Discount Programme
* Wellbeing centre and access to 24/7 employee assistance line
* Access to the Ramsay Academy - We invest in our people by creating real development opportunities and career pathways supported by structured learning curriculums
About us
Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 50 years' experience. We are a global provider operating in 11 countries with 77,000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS.
We love people with a positive, "can do" attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success.
We are able to support training and development to our employees, to deliver a high standard of clinical care whilst ensuring patient safety, dignity and confidentiality. We are a progressive and caring facility and support the Ramsay vision "People caring for People". We know our people are our greatest asset, our business is growing and we would like you to join us.
We are proud of our 'Speak Up for Safety' programme and ensure that the patient is at the heart of everything we do. Join us and have more 'Time to Care'.
We value your application and welcome any questions you may have prior to applying. Please be advised that we reserve the right to close our advertisements prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Senior Staff Nurse - Infection Control Lead
Salary: Competitive
Hours: 22.5 Hours Per Week
We are currently expanding our team at Springfield Hospital and have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Lead Nurse to join our team as an Infection Control Lead Nurse.
The role
As an Infection Control Lead Nurse, you will demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to provide a high standard of care to all of our patients. Excellent communication skills and an ability to work within a multidisciplinary team is essential whilst having flexibility to meet the changing needs of the business.
As part of your role, duties will include:
* Attend and provide reports for Infection Control and Clinical Governance Committees
* Help create and maintain an environment that will ensure the safety of the patient/client
* Work closely with the local IPC Committee and Head of Clinical Services to implement policies and procedures
* Conduct environmental audits for IPC throughout the hospital
* Undertake training and education on IPC issues
* Carry out necessary surveillance to identify and monitor infections within the hospital
What you will bring with you:
* Current NMC registration
* Proven ability to work effectively in a small team
* Flexible and positive attitude
* A warm, considerate and empathetic character
* experience in a leadership role with IPC experience
Benefits:
* Contributory pension scheme
* Attractive enhancement rates between 30% - 100% for evenings, weekends and bank holidays available to permanent and bank
* 25 days' annual leave plus 8 day's Bank Holiday
* Private Healthcare and Life Assurance
* Free onsite parking and a subsidised staff restaurant
* Access to our employee Ramsay Discount Programme
* Wellbeing centre and access to 24/7 employee assistance line
* Access to the Ramsay Academy - We invest in our people by creating real development opportunities and career pathways supported by structured learning curriculums
About us
Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 50 years' experience. We are a global provider operating in 11 countries with 77,000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS.
We love people with a positive, "can do" attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success.
We are able to support training and development to our employees, to deliver a high standard of clinical care whilst ensuring patient safety, dignity and confidentiality. We are a progressive and caring facility and support the Ramsay vision "People caring for People". We know our people are our greatest asset, our business is growing and we would like you to join us.
We are proud of our 'Speak Up for Safety' programme and ensure that the patient is at the heart of everything we do. Join us and have more 'Time to Care'.
We value your application and welcome any questions you may have prior to applying. Please be advised that we reserve the right to close our advertisements prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- What you will bring with you:
- * Current NMC registration
- * Proven ability to work effectively in a small team
- * Flexible and positive attitude
- * A warm, considerate and empathetic character
- * experience in a leadership role with IPC experienc
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- What you will bring with you:
- * Current NMC registration
- * Proven ability to work effectively in a small team
- * Flexible and positive attitude
- * A warm, considerate and empathetic character
- * experience in a leadership role with IPC experienc
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.