EPUT provides community health, mental health and learning disability services to support more than 3.2 million people living across Bedfordshire, Essex and Suffolk. Also:
We are among the largest employers in the East of England region, with more than 10,000 staff working across more than 200 sites.
We run the COVID-19 vaccination programme across mid and south Essex and Suffolk and north east Essex.
EPUT was formed on 1 April 2017 following the merger of North Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (NEP) and South Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (SEPT). A new leadership team was established at the Trust in 2020.
Our vision and values
Our Vision “To be the leading health and wellbeing service in the provision of mental health and community care”. Our Purpose “We care for people every day. What we do together, matters”. Our Values We Care We Empower Our strategic objectives We will deliver safe, high quality integrated care services. We will enable each other to be the best that we can. We will work together with our partners to make our services better. We will help our communities to thrive. Our services Mental Health Services Community Health Services Learning Disabilities Services Social Care Find out more about the services we offer in our
service directory. Job overview
The post holder will be expected to provide Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) support within their allocated care group as part of the wider IPC team to support the Trust IPC work plan. Support the operational team with all aspects of IPC relevant to their care group and wider Trust as directed. The post holder will be expected to travel to sites within their care group and as directed from a specified base in order to carry out the role effectively. Build positive professional working relationships with all key stakeholders involved in the provision of services and service users. Represent the IPC team at relevant care group meetings. Main duties of the job
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Provide support to the Head of IPC in delivering the infection prevention and control service annual work programme or plan. Assist in the development, implementation and monitoring of evidence-based policies across the organisation. Lead by example and act as a positive role model for all staff, taking responsibility for own professional development. Communicate and maintain links with external stakeholders to promote the reduction of healthcare associated infections (HCAIs). Contribute to and support clinical effectiveness and innovative practice within the infection prevention and control service. The post holder will practice under the direction of the Head of IPC, working towards achieving agreed levels of competence, skills and knowledge to enable independent autonomous practice within their scope of clinical practice. Working for our organisation
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who share our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including; Season Ticket Loans NHS discounts for staff Excellent Training facilities and opportunities Buying and Selling annual leave scheme The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work Day One Flexible Employer The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment. Person specification
Education
Registered Nurse at Diploma or Degree level Training course relevant to specialist area of infection prevention and control Teaching, mentoring, assessing course AF/IN Knowledge
Evidence of ongoing professional development since qualification Skills
An understanding of the challenges faced in such a complex organisation Experience as an IPC Link worker Experience working across health care professions and with non-clinical Personal Qualities
Able to communicate sensitive information to patients and staff including where there may be barriers to acceptance Promote team working Additional information
Use of IT skills Ability to plan and prioritise workload Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team Excellent written and verbal communication skills Please note -
staff who are formally at risk within the organisation will be given priority in securing alternative employment. Should it come to light that a post being advertised by the Trust is considered ‘suitable alternative employment’ to an individual who is at risk, the recruiting manager will be advised and the post will be withdrawn from NHS Jobs. Important Professional References Make sure that as a part of your application you have professional references with business contract information covering your last three year employment history. We are unable to accept personal or character references. As a newly appointed employee you are responsible for incurring the cost of your initial DBS check relevant to your post, the amount will be deducted from your first salary with the Trust. Applications for Job Share are positively welcomed. Our Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We particularly welcome applications from people with experience of using mental health services. We also hold the Disability two tick symbol and have made the pledge to commit to employing more people with learning disabilities, we encourage people with a disability to apply. The Trust has the right to expire vacancies prior to the closing date if they so wish. The Trust makes every attempt to contact all applicants and we strongly advise that you check the email account which is registered with NHS Jobs regularly, we would advise however due to the high number of applications we receive that if you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to robust safer recruitment processes. If you would like to book a Covid vaccination or would like more information please contact us by emailing epunft.cv19hr@nhs.net. Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Come and work at EPUT and make a difference in people’s lives. Learn more about our company culture and what we offer our employees. Watch our recruitment video, this will give you a glimpse into what it is like to work at EPUT.
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Our Vision “To be the leading health and wellbeing service in the provision of mental health and community care”. Our Purpose “We care for people every day. What we do together, matters”. Our Values We Care We Empower Our strategic objectives We will deliver safe, high quality integrated care services. We will enable each other to be the best that we can. We will work together with our partners to make our services better. We will help our communities to thrive. Our services Mental Health Services Community Health Services Learning Disabilities Services Social Care Find out more about the services we offer in our
service directory. Job overview
The post holder will be expected to provide Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) support within their allocated care group as part of the wider IPC team to support the Trust IPC work plan. Support the operational team with all aspects of IPC relevant to their care group and wider Trust as directed. The post holder will be expected to travel to sites within their care group and as directed from a specified base in order to carry out the role effectively. Build positive professional working relationships with all key stakeholders involved in the provision of services and service users. Represent the IPC team at relevant care group meetings. Main duties of the job
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Provide support to the Head of IPC in delivering the infection prevention and control service annual work programme or plan. Assist in the development, implementation and monitoring of evidence-based policies across the organisation. Lead by example and act as a positive role model for all staff, taking responsibility for own professional development. Communicate and maintain links with external stakeholders to promote the reduction of healthcare associated infections (HCAIs). Contribute to and support clinical effectiveness and innovative practice within the infection prevention and control service. The post holder will practice under the direction of the Head of IPC, working towards achieving agreed levels of competence, skills and knowledge to enable independent autonomous practice within their scope of clinical practice. Working for our organisation
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who share our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including; Season Ticket Loans NHS discounts for staff Excellent Training facilities and opportunities Buying and Selling annual leave scheme The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work Day One Flexible Employer The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment. Person specification
Education
Registered Nurse at Diploma or Degree level Training course relevant to specialist area of infection prevention and control Teaching, mentoring, assessing course AF/IN Knowledge
Evidence of ongoing professional development since qualification Skills
An understanding of the challenges faced in such a complex organisation Experience as an IPC Link worker Experience working across health care professions and with non-clinical Personal Qualities
Able to communicate sensitive information to patients and staff including where there may be barriers to acceptance Promote team working Additional information
Use of IT skills Ability to plan and prioritise workload Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team Excellent written and verbal communication skills Please note -
staff who are formally at risk within the organisation will be given priority in securing alternative employment. Should it come to light that a post being advertised by the Trust is considered ‘suitable alternative employment’ to an individual who is at risk, the recruiting manager will be advised and the post will be withdrawn from NHS Jobs. Important Professional References Make sure that as a part of your application you have professional references with business contract information covering your last three year employment history. We are unable to accept personal or character references. As a newly appointed employee you are responsible for incurring the cost of your initial DBS check relevant to your post, the amount will be deducted from your first salary with the Trust. Applications for Job Share are positively welcomed. Our Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We particularly welcome applications from people with experience of using mental health services. We also hold the Disability two tick symbol and have made the pledge to commit to employing more people with learning disabilities, we encourage people with a disability to apply. The Trust has the right to expire vacancies prior to the closing date if they so wish. The Trust makes every attempt to contact all applicants and we strongly advise that you check the email account which is registered with NHS Jobs regularly, we would advise however due to the high number of applications we receive that if you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to robust safer recruitment processes. If you would like to book a Covid vaccination or would like more information please contact us by emailing epunft.cv19hr@nhs.net. Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Come and work at EPUT and make a difference in people’s lives. Learn more about our company culture and what we offer our employees. Watch our recruitment video, this will give you a glimpse into what it is like to work at EPUT.
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