Infection Prevention and Control Nurse Specialist
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) team at Torbay Hospital. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our team as an Infection Prevention & Control specialist working at band 7 to join our hard working, friendly & supportive team.
The purpose of this post is, as part of the Infection Prevention and Control Support Team, using specialist knowledge and skills, to provide South Devon Healthcare Services with comprehensive infection prevention and control support service.This job description covers Torbay and South Devon Healthcare services.
You will act as a highly specialised nurse and role model, providing expert professional advice and education on the prevention and control of infection to other professionals, multidisciplinary groups, patients and carers.
Leading a team of nurses with accountability of specific areas of Primary and Secondary care.
Main duties of the job- To provide expert advice on infection prevention and control issues.
- To act as clinical Infection Prevention and Control Lead for specified clinical areas, community healthcare professionals and social care staff.
- To develop evidence-based policies and procedures on infection prevention and control issues
- To initiate, implement and report on surveillance, monitoring and infection investigation programmes, as required by the Department of Health and local needs, for advising on measures for the prevention and control of infection.
- To initiate, implement and lead on audit programmes as required at a local or national level.
- Develop academic programmes to promote excellence in infection prevention and control for all levels and disciplines of staff.
- Ensure continuity and co-ordination of the Infection Prevention and Control service in the absence of the Lead Infection Prevention and Control Nurse and Infection Prevention and Control Doctor on occasions, in particular to lead the response to infection outbreaks and incidents in collaboration with other team members.
- In conjunction with the Lead Infection Prevention and Control Practitioner, support junior qualified and unqualified nursing staff within the Team.
- Lead a team within the Infection Prevention and Control team. You will be responsible for monitoring audit results and healthcare associated infections in your area and compiling action plans in order to support the staff and patients in your area.
Working for our organisation
Infection Prevention and Control is a team of clinical and A&C staff whose main role is to proactively prevent infections in the public, patients and staff through education, audit, surveillance and other methods across our integrated care organisation and care homes.
Our people are caring, committed, inclusive and focussed on quality. We focus on solutions and people’s strengths. We encourage outside the box thinking and embrace innovation and change wherever it can drive improvement. If you share our values and vision and are passionate about working with people on what matters to them, you could be a real asset to Team Torbay and South Devon.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
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Person specification
Post Graduate Certificate in Advanced Practice (IP&C) or equivalent experience
Essential criteria- Post Graduate Certificate in Advanced Practice (IP&C) or equivalent experience
- First Level Registered Nurse, (NMC)
- Evidence of on-going education and training in Infection Control
- City and Guilds 730/Level 3 Award in Education and Training
- Management course or equivalent experience
- Working to or at Masters level
You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION- We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.
- Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.
- Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role. Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website.
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- Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
- If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
- It is your responsibility to ensure the timely receipt of appropriate references.
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