Job summary
Swansea Bay UHB Infection Prevention & Control Service is looking for a motivated, forward thinking and highly experienced NMC registered nurse to become part of the Decontamination and Infection Prevention & Control Team.
The post holder will work alongside the Matron- Operational Decontamination Lead in ensuring a robust decontamination service is being delivered across the Health Board. They will be expected to manage their own workload and work across professional, organisational, agency and system boundaries to improve services and develop practice. They will be expected to work as an autonomous practitioner as well as within part of a large team.
This will be a permanent position with full time hours (37.5 hours). The post will be predominantly based at Neath Port Talbot Hospital, but the successful candidate will cover the acute and community settings of Swansea Bay University Health Board and will be required to travel across all sites.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work towards becoming a specialised practitioner in all aspects of decontamination. They will be a supporting specialised advisor in decontamination providing support and advice to all disciplines throughout the Heath Board. They will be expected to work independently within defined professional and clinical boundaries.
They will support the Matron- Operational Decontamination lead in the provision of professional leadership, specialist advice and benchmarking on nationally recognised standards and best practice guidance in relation to decontamination.
They will support in the preparation, development and implementation of policies and procedures for the decontamination of reusable medical devices across the Health Board, under the guidance of the Matron- Operational Decontamination Lead.
The post holder will be responsible for auditing standards of decontamination practices and supporting with the production of improvement plans where necessary. They will be responsible for the delivery of decontamination training and education within defined professional and clinical boundaries for all disciplines of Health Board staff.
There will be opportunities to participate in new innovative decontamination practices and to work collaboratively within various networks, locally, regionally and nationally.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you. There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Date posted
09 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
130-NMR065-0425
Job locations
Neath Port Talbot Hospital
Baglan Way
Port Talbot
SA12 7BX
Job description Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. Please see the attached Scope of Practice also. These documents are available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
* Registered Nurse & current NMC Registration.
* Bachelor's Degree.
* Specialist post graduate qualification in the field of decontamination or Infection Prevention and Control.
Clinical Experience Essential
* Experience/ interest in decontamination
* Experience/ interest in IP&C
* Experience in multi-disciplinary team working
* Experience in developing local policies and procedures
* Experience in facilitating change and evidence of innovations
* Experience in conducting audits
Other criteria Essential
* Able to work flexible to meet the business needs
* Ability to travel to all areas of the UHB in a timely manner
* Awareness of current developments within the NHS
Aptitude and abilities Essential
* Able to demonstrate effective leadership and management skills
* Be able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others using good communication skills
* Evidence of undertaking presentation to groups.
* Awareness of professional issues and developments Able to manage time effectively
* Ability to use electronic systems - IT skills
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Address
Neath Port Talbot Hospital
Baglan Way
Port Talbot
SA12 7BX
Employer's website
https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/
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