Clinical Nurse Specialist Infection Prevention & Control

Job Summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic motivated person to join the Infection Prevention and Control Team (IPCT) at Bedfordshire Hospital Trust to assist in the delivery of safe and effective infection prevention and control service within the Trust. We are looking to appoint a Band 7 registered nurse with experience in infection prevention and control, who has excellent communication skills and is used to using these skills to exercise tact and diplomacy while analysing situations and providing resolutions. You will be joining a highly motivated and proactive team and will have an active role in developing, maintaining and sustaining all aspects of infection prevention and control service delivery within the Trust; working closely with the Head of Infection Prevention and Control and other team members. This role will require individuals to be able to take part in a seven day working rota, in support of delivering a seven day infection prevention and control service. In return, we can offer you a 4 week supernumerary period to enable a structured orientation programme and the support of the Infection Prevention and Control Team during your development. For further information or an informal visit, please contact: Sue Fox - Head of Infection Control - 07971720902 Marietta Niala - Senior IPC Nurse - 07971720902 Main Duties of the Job Deputise for and manage the day to day running of core business functions in the absence of the Senior IPC CNS. Together with all members of the Infection Control Team be responsible for the provision of advice, training and information to staff in the Trust. Will have highly developed specialist knowledge and experience, in order to act as an expert advisor on all aspects of infection control. Develop and implement education/training in infection control for all staff groups. Develop and maintain a service in line with local and national strategies. Support the development and implementation of a program across the Trust that will achieve prevention, surveillance, investigation and control of infection in line with national guidance for Infection Control. Maintain close links with other Infection Control Nurses within the local health economy. About Us Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology. Our Values We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences. Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job. Date Posted:

24 January 2025 Pay Scheme:

Agenda for Change Band:

Band 7 Salary:

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract:

Permanent Working Pattern:

Full-time Reference Number:

418-CORP2299-EH Job Locations:

Luton, Luton & Dunstable Hospital, LU4 0DZ

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