An infection prevention and control nurse post in the trust's IPC team, with a decontamination focus, advising staff and patients. The work centres on specialist advice, outbreak investigation, audit and training across a wide range of settings. The post adds travel between sites, support for an assigned directorate and supervising students. Fit depends on NMC registration, a degree or a commenced pathway, and a driving licence with access to a vehicle.
What the job involves
- Act as specialist adviser on infection prevention and control to all staff
- Liaise with staff and agree action when outbreaks of infection occur
- Assist in investigating outbreaks, including source, spread, control and containment
- Contribute to the IPCT clinical audit programme and recommend changes trust-wide
- Deliver formal and informal IPC training to staff in different settings
- Identify education needs and provide specialist information to staff groups
- Provide counselling and information to patients, carers and staff on IPC measures
- Represent the IPC team on committees and working groups, and represent the trust externally
- Contribute to policies, guidelines, reports and QI projects
- Work as part of a team supporting an assigned directorate and report to senior managers and clinical directors
- Act as practice supervisor to students, support junior team members and conduct appraisals
- Maintain accurate records and logs, and travel between sites as necessary
What’s required
Qualifications
- Degree or commenced on pathway
- Evidence of further post-registration experience
Registration & licences
- Registered nurse with NMC registration
Experience
- Broad post-registration experience in clinical settings within the last 2 years
- Involvement in IPC in current role
- Experience of working with patients and carers
- Experience of mentoring or supporting junior team members
Skills & knowledge
- Work on own initiative and prioritise own workload autonomously
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Good IT skills, proficient in Microsoft packages
- Work well in a team with staff in the hospital and externally
Checks & eligibility
- Driving licence and access to own vehicle
Other
- Able to transport self and equipment between sites
Nice to have
- Mentorship in practice or a teaching qualification
- Evidence of teaching in current role and experience of delivering training
- Experience of audit and root cause analysis
- Awareness of national IPC policies
- Report writing, and preparing and delivering presentations
- Quality improvement skills
- Appraisal and people management skills
- Previously worked in the IPC team
What’s offered
- Health and well-being initiatives
- Staff benefits
- Opportunities for personal and professional development
- Performance reviews and appraisals
- Staff recognition through Star and Team of the Month, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards
- Colleague recognition through notes of thanks
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
