The Infection Prevention and Control Team at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust are looking to recruit a talented and enthusiastic Infection Prevention and Control Specialist Nurse/Practitioner.
We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and suitably experienced individual. The ideal candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and must be able to work autonomously as well as within a team.
The candidate must be able to travel/drive across all sites as required.
Main duties of the job
* Provide advice and support to Nurses/Midwives/AHPs and multi-disciplinary colleagues within infection prevention and control
* Work as a highly visible member of the Infection Prevention and Control Specialist Nursing Team (under the supervision of the site-based Clinical Nurse Specialist/Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist), visiting all wards/departments regularly and participating in all activities related to the identification, prevention, monitoring and control of healthcare associated infection
* Assist in the investigation and control of notifiable diseases and alert organisms
* Act as an advisor in all matters relating to the prevention and control of infection, where specific medical advice is not required
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. We are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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If you have further queries please don't hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
* Current NMC/HCPC registration
* Health related degree relevant to professional registration and area of clinical practice or holds L6 post registration modules with plan to complete degree programme
* Evidence of continuing professional development and/or recognised course/qualification within infection prevention and control
Desirable
* Formal teaching or preceptorship, mentoring qualification including ENB 998/997, or equivalent
* Member of relevant royal college, professional society
Knowledge, skills and experience
Essential
* Significant post graduate healthcare experience, across a range of clinical specialties
* Demonstrable knowledge and experience of delivering high quality clinical care using enhanced skills within infection prevention and control aligned to the four pillars of practice
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills and excellent time management and organisational skills
* IT skills relevant to digital healthcare and role
Desirable
* Teaching and facilitation skills
Governance
Essential
* Awareness of professional issues and current Healthcare relating to Quality Governance, NICE and CQC, GIRFT
* Awareness of quality governance, clinical effectiveness patient safety and patient experience tools to support clinical practice and service improvement
Desirable
* Clinical Audit skills and experience relevant to role
Personal/Professional Attributes
Essential
* Ability to work within a team to achieving goals and motivate others
* Ability to work under pressure to problem solve, plan and prioritise care
Other requirements
Essential
* Flexibility in working patterns to meet the needs of the service
* Commitment to equity and diversity
* Self-motivated, positive, adaptable and flexible approach
* Upholds and role models the Trust values
Employer details
Employer name
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
William Harvey Hospital
Kennington Road
Willesborough, Ashford
TN24 0LZ
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