Job summary
Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB are seeking a notable nurse leader to take on the role as Senior Infection prevention and control nurse. This is an exciting opportunity as we prepare to develop a Primary as well as a Secondary care service within CTMUHB.
This role requires strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and a thorough understanding of infection prevention and control principles. The nurse will work closely with other healthcare professionals to ensure a safe and clean environment for patients and staff.
Main duties of the job
Leadership and Management
Policy development - work closely with the Head of Infection Control and Prevention Nursing and with senior staff to contribute, implement and review Infection Control and Prevention strategy, policies and protocols
Education and Training - participate in the development and delivery of training and education programs to all BIPCTM members
Surveillance and Reporting - providing reports to the Infection Control and Prevention meeting
Clinical Advice - providing specialist clinical advice on Infection Control and Prevention that directly relates to patients Collaboration - working in conjunction with other departments and external agencies to promote infection prevention and control practices
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.
CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:
o We listen, learn, and improve
o We treat everyone with respect
o We work together as one team
CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesnt mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isnt fluency, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see Welsh Language Guidance in the documents right at the bottom.
Mange the Infection prevention & control team ensuring supervision, mentorship and assessment via the development review process
Ensure safe systems and processes are in place for infection control to identify and minimise risks with regard to IPC; in relation to clinical practice, influencing clinical managers and patient safety
Collaborate in the investigation of complaints, accident reports and untoward incidents and give highly specialist advice ensuring the implementation of recommendations of action
Receive and impart highly sensitive and complex information regarding IPC on a regular basis to others within and outside of the Health Board, including Welsh Government.
Communicate and demonstrate politeness, courtesy and sensitivity when communicating highly sensitive information to patients/ clients, visitors/ relatives and colleagues with regards to transmissible infections, overcoming any barriers to understanding.
Work with the IPCT to review the strategic, surveillance, educational and audit plans and participate in the development and implementation of agreed action plans and programmes
Job description
Job responsibilities
Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesnt mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isnt fluency, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see Welsh Language Guidance in the documents right at the bottom.
Mange the Infection prevention & control team ensuring supervision, mentorship and assessment via the development review process
Ensure safe systems and processes are in place for infection control to identify and minimise risks with regard to IPC; in relation to clinical practice, influencing clinical managers and patient safety
Collaborate in the investigation of complaints, accident reports and untoward incidents and give highly specialist advice ensuring the implementation of recommendations of action
Receive and impart highly sensitive and complex information regarding IPC on a regular basis to others within and outside of the Health Board, including Welsh Government.
Communicate and demonstrate politeness, courtesy and sensitivity when communicating highly sensitive information to patients/ clients, visitors/ relatives and colleagues with regards to transmissible infections, overcoming any barriers to understanding.
Work with the IPCT to review the strategic, surveillance, educational and audit plans and participate in the development and implementation of agreed action plans and programmes
Person Specification
Qualifications and or knowledge
Essential
- Professional Registration
- Degree qualification, achieved or working towards. Specialist qualification in infection prevention and control at degree level / masters level equivalent
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Clear understanding and specialist knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control.
- National strategy and legislation knowledge applied operationally
- Assist in the development of Infection Prevention and Control.
Desirable
- Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above
- Teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in infection prevention and control as a band 6
- Teaching experience
- Working with a wide range of disciplines and grades of staff
- Knowledge of research and audit including implementation of findings and review of outcomes
Desirable
- Be able to read Welsh
- Experience and understanding of national guidance and strategic frameworks
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Advanced decision-making abilities.
- Ability to analyse highly complex information and identify actions.
- Ability to lead and influence team and others.
- Communication skills with partner agencies
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Excellent personal organisation and time management - use own initiative
Desirable
- Be able to write Welsh /Ability to speak Welsh
Values
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable/Work flexibly and if necessary outside office hours and at any site.
- Reliable and committed.
- Ability to travel across the Health Board
Person Specification
Qualifications and or knowledge
Essential
- Professional Registration
- Degree qualification, achieved or working towards. Specialist qualification in infection prevention and control at degree level / masters level equivalent
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Clear understanding and specialist knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control.
- National strategy and legislation knowledge applied operationally
- Assist in the development of Infection Prevention and Control.
Desirable
- Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above
- Teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in infection prevention and control as a band 6
- Teaching experience
- Working with a wide range of disciplines and grades of staff
- Knowledge of research and audit including implementation of findings and review of outcomes
Desirable
- Be able to read Welsh
- Experience and understanding of national guidance and strategic frameworks
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Advanced decision-making abilities.
- Ability to analyse highly complex information and identify actions.
- Ability to lead and influence team and others.
- Communication skills with partner agencies
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Excellent personal organisation and time management - use own initiative
Desirable
- Be able to write Welsh /Ability to speak Welsh
Values
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable/Work flexibly and if necessary outside office hours and at any site.
- Reliable and committed.
- Ability to travel across the Health Board
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.
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.
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).
