Job summary
- Main area
- Infection Prevention & Control Specialist Nurse
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 405-24-NM385IPC
- Employer
- Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation trust
- Town
- Dorchester
- Salary
- £43,742 - £50,056 Per Annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 21/08/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 06/09/2024
Employer heading
Infection Prevention and Control Specialist Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 7
Outstanding Care, Outstanding Careers
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Job overview
To support the Trust agenda in meeting national and local targets in infection prevention and control ensuring the highest quality care with dignity and respect to patients, staff and visitors, driving adherence to the principles contained within the Health and Social Act, code of practice on the prevention and controls of infections.
Main duties of the job
- The job holder will be required to develop close working relationships with the Infection Prevention and Control Team, Consultant Microbiologists, Microbiology Team as well as the nursing, medical and facilities team throughout the trust and the wider Integrated Care system.
- To provide specialist advice and support to clinical teams working in the Trust to ensure adherence to good practice in infection prevention and control issues.
- To act as a specialist advisor within the Trust, utilising and disseminating specialist skills and knowledge to all staff groups, patients and visitors.
- To participate in local and national audits.
- To be visible and accessible to staff, patients and visitors acting as a role model at all times.
- To participate in the development of training programmes and deliver training as required to Trust staff.
- To lead the daily organisation of the service in the absence of the lead specialist nurse and /or the Director of Infection Prevention and Control.
- To support the delivery of the IPC optimisation plan and IPC board assurance framework.
- Promote professional practice and ensure all staff comply with relevant legislation and trust polices.
- To support the delivery of the IPC work programme and antimicrobial stewardship programme (AMS)
Working for our organisation
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff
Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at [email protected] if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Person specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse/Healthcare Professional- registered with Nursing and Midwifery Council/recommended professional council
Desirable criteria
- Teaching /assessing/ mentoring qualification
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria
- Evidence of working in the Acute Hospital setting at Band 6 or above
Desirable criteria
- Experience as Infection Prevention Link or demonstrates an interest in the speciality
- Evidence to teach in a variety of settings.
- Promotion of best practice through Clinical Governance mechanisms
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Essential criteria
- Understanding of Microsoft programmes
- Demonstrate ability to use own initiative
- Provide advice over the telephone
- Motivated and able to motivate others
- Knowledge of the key professional issues and NMC guidelines relating to professional practice
- Good presentation skills
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrates data collection, validation and analysis
- Evidence of applying current research to practice
- Demonstrate ability to manage difficult situations effectively
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Emma Karamadoukis
- Job title
- IPC Lead Specialist Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01305 253279
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