Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic lead nurse for Infection Prevention and Control to join our dedicated Infection Prevention team to deliver specialist advice, education, and services at Liverpool Women’s Hospital.
You should be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to engage and motivate others, have appropriate clinical and managerial experience, and be computer literate. You must also possess excellent organisational skills and be able to demonstrate that you can work autonomously and as part of a team, be a quick thinker, problem solver, and demonstrate effective and proven leadership skills. The post holder is responsible for the delivery of evidence-based clinical standards, ensuring high-quality care and providing effective leadership and management in relation to infection prevention and control. The post holder will manage the Infection Prevention and Control team and provide clear and visible leadership for infection prevention at Liverpool Women’s Hospital to contain and reduce healthcare-associated infections through risk assessment, surveillance, audit, education policies, guidelines, and post-infection reviews.
Main Duties of the Job
Manage and develop the Trust's Infection Prevention and Control plans in conjunction with the Deputy Director of Infection Prevention (DIPC). Working closely with the Deputy DIPC and the Infection Control Doctor, the post holder will provide strategic leadership for the delivery of the IPC agenda and management of infection prevention.
To ensure the prevention, surveillance, and control of healthcare-related infection in the Trust, and the attainment of key Trust performance targets relating to Infection Prevention and Control. Ensuring that systems and processes are in place to comply with relevant legislation and governance requirements, linking with professional bodies, and others such as commissioners about service developments, contracts, and clinical care pathways whilst utilising the expertise and skills of the wider team.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Learning - Essential
1. RN or RM
2. ENB 329 or equivalent Infection Control qualification
3. Masters degree (working towards or equivalent experience)
4. Evidence of professional/clinical knowledge in area supplemented by specialist clinical, managerial training and CPD
5. Evidence of proactive involvement in the mentorship and development of nurses
6. Effective communicator able to communicate complex and sensitive information
7. Teaching certificate or equivalent
Experience - Essential
1. Experience of working at a senior management level within the NHS
2. Experience of working with medical staff and other NHS clinicians
Skills, Knowledge & Aptitudes - Essential
1. Expertise in the knowledge and practice of Infection Control nursing
2. Demonstrate up to date knowledge of Infection Control research
3. Evidence of involvement and leadership in teaching and mentoring learners
4. Evidence of leadership development
5. Good leadership qualities
6. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
7. Able to demonstrate motivational skills and problem-solving abilities
Other - Essential
1. The ability to strictly adhere to the Trust policy on confidentiality and equal opportunities
2. Continued commitment to Continuous Professional Development
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer Details
Employer Name: Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Liverpool Women’s Crown Street, Crown Street, Liverpool, L8 7SS
Employer's Website: Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust
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