Infection Prevention and Control Nurse/Practitioner
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Band 6 Infection Prevention and Control Nurse/Practitioner - 30 hours per week With the Matron for Infection Prevention and Control, Specialist Practitioner, Consultant Microbiologists and Director of Infection Prevention and Control, ensure that prevention, monitoring, investigation and control of healthcare associated infection is embedded within all activities of the Trust. Under the direction of the Specialist Infection Prevention and Control Nurses provide clinical advice on all matters relating to infection prevention and control. Applicants will be required to able to travel across hospital sites to provide cover when needed. Main duties of the job
Clinical -
Under the direction of Specialist Infection Prevention and Control Practitioners provide clinical advice in infection prevention and control within NCIC and to all health care staff. Management -
As part of the infection prevention team, provide assurance to the Trust board that good clinical practice is embedded and embraced at all levels of the organisation and is reflected in performance against key infection prevention and control indicators, including the criteria required for registration with the Care Quality Commission. Administration -
Monitor progress of all infection prevention and control plans, taking remedial action when required and monitoring the implementation of changes. Education -
Participate in the development of an educational strategy to promote awareness and understanding of infection prevention and control, encompassing all Trust staff. Communicate infection prevention and control measures to a wide audience including medical staff, the public and external groups. Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. Person Specification
Qualifications
Nursing and Midwifery Council registration or Health and Care Professions Council registration (Health care professionals) Recognised Teaching qualification or equivalent experience of teaching. Degree (or working towards) Essential IT skills (EITS) or equivalent. Degree module/s qualification in infection prevention and control or equivalent. Experience
Clinical nursing practice in an NHS setting Audit and management of change. Teaching in small groups. Managing and leading staff Use of a computer. Managing change. Contributing to policy. Project management. Knowledge
Infection prevention and control principles and practice. Cross organisational working. Impact assessment. Well developed communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to respond appropriately to requests for information, advice and support. Ability to maintain high standards of work. Ability to use initiative appropriately. Able to work as a member of a team Ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care. Ability to challenge poor practice. Advanced clinical reasoning skills. Personal Circumstances
Meticulous. Positive attitude to professional development Adaptable to change. Other requirements
Ability to travel independently. 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. North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata
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North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Band 6 Infection Prevention and Control Nurse/Practitioner - 30 hours per week With the Matron for Infection Prevention and Control, Specialist Practitioner, Consultant Microbiologists and Director of Infection Prevention and Control, ensure that prevention, monitoring, investigation and control of healthcare associated infection is embedded within all activities of the Trust. Under the direction of the Specialist Infection Prevention and Control Nurses provide clinical advice on all matters relating to infection prevention and control. Applicants will be required to able to travel across hospital sites to provide cover when needed. Main duties of the job
Clinical -
Under the direction of Specialist Infection Prevention and Control Practitioners provide clinical advice in infection prevention and control within NCIC and to all health care staff. Management -
As part of the infection prevention team, provide assurance to the Trust board that good clinical practice is embedded and embraced at all levels of the organisation and is reflected in performance against key infection prevention and control indicators, including the criteria required for registration with the Care Quality Commission. Administration -
Monitor progress of all infection prevention and control plans, taking remedial action when required and monitoring the implementation of changes. Education -
Participate in the development of an educational strategy to promote awareness and understanding of infection prevention and control, encompassing all Trust staff. Communicate infection prevention and control measures to a wide audience including medical staff, the public and external groups. Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. Person Specification
Qualifications
Nursing and Midwifery Council registration or Health and Care Professions Council registration (Health care professionals) Recognised Teaching qualification or equivalent experience of teaching. Degree (or working towards) Essential IT skills (EITS) or equivalent. Degree module/s qualification in infection prevention and control or equivalent. Experience
Clinical nursing practice in an NHS setting Audit and management of change. Teaching in small groups. Managing and leading staff Use of a computer. Managing change. Contributing to policy. Project management. Knowledge
Infection prevention and control principles and practice. Cross organisational working. Impact assessment. Well developed communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to respond appropriately to requests for information, advice and support. Ability to maintain high standards of work. Ability to use initiative appropriately. Able to work as a member of a team Ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care. Ability to challenge poor practice. Advanced clinical reasoning skills. Personal Circumstances
Meticulous. Positive attitude to professional development Adaptable to change. Other requirements
Ability to travel independently. 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. North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata
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