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 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. As the Lead Nurse for Infection Prevention and Control, the post holder will be expected to deputise for the Deputy DIPC/Director of Infection Prevention & Control and will have freedom to act in all aspects of hospital Infection Prevention & Control.
This post is primarily based on the Aintree site; however, cross-site support may be required.
Main duties of the job
1. Responsible (with the Deputy DIPC) for the development of evidence-based infection control policies, their implementation and monitoring across the whole Trust ensuring best practice in infection control.
2. Responsible for the audit and surveillance of Healthcare Associated infections (HCAI's) and related issues.
3. Responsible for the maintenance of and development of links with internal and external stakeholders to promote reduction of HCAI's.
4. Responsible (with Deputy DIPC) for setting and monitoring standards of infection prevention and control.
5. Utilise advanced clinical reasoning skills and evidence-based knowledge in the management of patients with highly complex presentations.
6. Responsible for providing expert advice and guidance at all relevant stages of the development and planning process for new builds, remodels, refurbishments, and redesigns.
7. Provide a range of complex reports and presentations to committees of the Trust and outside Agencies ensuring good communication.
8. Work with the senior leadership teams in the Divisions, support the development of managers and team leaders, and the development of the nursing profession to ensure that patient care and services are caring and compassionate, and led by competent, capable, high-performing teams.
9. Instigate and request outbreak and individual patient clinical investigations and treatment regimes in line with protocols and guidelines and to advise consultants on extraordinary IPC measures where appropriate.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust. The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital, and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital. It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
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 delivery of the IPC agenda and management of infection prevention. The post holder is the site IPC Lead with management and leadership responsibilities on the site.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Masters degree / equivalent
* RN
* ENB 329 or equivalent Infection Control qualification
* Teaching certificate or equivalent
Experience
Essential
* Evidence of proactive involvement in the mentorship and development of nurses and nursing practice
* Evidence of involvement and leadership in teaching and mentoring learners
* Evidence of leadership development
* Experience of working at a senior management level within the NHS
* Experience of working with medical staff and other NHS clinicians
Desirable
* Previous experience at Senior Nurse level
Employer details
Employer name
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Aintree Hospital
Lower Lane
Liverpool
L9 7AL
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