Infection Prevention and Control Audit and Surveillance Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 5
Main area: Infection Prevention and Control Grade: NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref: 213-CORP-6687230 Employer: King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type: NHS Site: Kings College Hospital, Denmark Hill Town: London Salary: £35,964 - £43,780 per annum inc HCAS Salary period: Yearly Closing: 26/12/2024 23:59 King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.7 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and enthusiastic IPC audit and surveillance nurse to join our Infection Prevention and Control Team. The post holder will be expected to be flexible and work across all sites within Kings College NHS Trust as required by the Infection Prevention & Control/Surgical Site Infection Scheme audit and surveillance programmes, working as an individual and as part of the Team. Main duties of the job
Support systematic collection of data as part of national/local surveillance programmes on the prevalence of healthcare-associated infections and compliance with Infection Prevention & Control standards. Participate in the implementation and maintenance of Infection Prevention & Control surveillance/prevalence and patient safety audits, including writing reports and presenting results to relevant stakeholders. Undertake all Infection Prevention & Control audits and provide initial feedback of audit results. Produce timely full audit reports and feedback. Follow up actions plans generated from the audits. Assist in the investigation of outbreaks of infection. Demonstrate a good understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures. Participate in antimicrobial ward rounds, including 'IV to oral switch'. Maintain and update audit and outbreak records. Assist in providing an efficient, safe and confidential IPC service. Maintain good working relationships with colleagues and provider organisations. Assist in education of others on IPC issues. Facilitate the exchange of information on infection prevention and control between the NHS and other agencies. Organise and plan events including hand hygiene week and IPC link programmes. Person specification
Education and Qualifications
First Level Registered Nurse with active registration or allied equivalent health care professional with active registration. Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience. Knowledge & Experience
Post registration experience in the health and/or social care sector. Ability to conduct audits in relation to IPC. Skills and Competencies
Skills for nurturing key relationships and maintaining networks. Ability to analyse and interpret information, pre-empt and evaluate issues. Experience of using several software packages including Excel, Microsoft, and PowerPoint. IMPORTANT Check your email account regularly as this is how we will communicate with you. If you delete the job from any of your accounts, you may be prevented from accessing further communications. To enquire about your application or inform us of any changes in your circumstances, please contact the named person on this advert. King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is part of King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Name: Rachael Ben Salem Job title: Head of Nursing, Infection Prevention and Control Email address: rbensalem@nhs.net Telephone number: 02032993896
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NHS AfC: Band 5
Main area: Infection Prevention and Control Grade: NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref: 213-CORP-6687230 Employer: King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type: NHS Site: Kings College Hospital, Denmark Hill Town: London Salary: £35,964 - £43,780 per annum inc HCAS Salary period: Yearly Closing: 26/12/2024 23:59 King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.7 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and enthusiastic IPC audit and surveillance nurse to join our Infection Prevention and Control Team. The post holder will be expected to be flexible and work across all sites within Kings College NHS Trust as required by the Infection Prevention & Control/Surgical Site Infection Scheme audit and surveillance programmes, working as an individual and as part of the Team. Main duties of the job
Support systematic collection of data as part of national/local surveillance programmes on the prevalence of healthcare-associated infections and compliance with Infection Prevention & Control standards. Participate in the implementation and maintenance of Infection Prevention & Control surveillance/prevalence and patient safety audits, including writing reports and presenting results to relevant stakeholders. Undertake all Infection Prevention & Control audits and provide initial feedback of audit results. Produce timely full audit reports and feedback. Follow up actions plans generated from the audits. Assist in the investigation of outbreaks of infection. Demonstrate a good understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures. Participate in antimicrobial ward rounds, including 'IV to oral switch'. Maintain and update audit and outbreak records. Assist in providing an efficient, safe and confidential IPC service. Maintain good working relationships with colleagues and provider organisations. Assist in education of others on IPC issues. Facilitate the exchange of information on infection prevention and control between the NHS and other agencies. Organise and plan events including hand hygiene week and IPC link programmes. Person specification
Education and Qualifications
First Level Registered Nurse with active registration or allied equivalent health care professional with active registration. Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience. Knowledge & Experience
Post registration experience in the health and/or social care sector. Ability to conduct audits in relation to IPC. Skills and Competencies
Skills for nurturing key relationships and maintaining networks. Ability to analyse and interpret information, pre-empt and evaluate issues. Experience of using several software packages including Excel, Microsoft, and PowerPoint. IMPORTANT Check your email account regularly as this is how we will communicate with you. If you delete the job from any of your accounts, you may be prevented from accessing further communications. To enquire about your application or inform us of any changes in your circumstances, please contact the named person on this advert. King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is part of King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Name: Rachael Ben Salem Job title: Head of Nursing, Infection Prevention and Control Email address: rbensalem@nhs.net Telephone number: 02032993896
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