The importance of infection prevention and control has never been greater, and we are seeking an experienced Lead Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Nurse to join our growing team.
At Oxford Health, we foster a passionate, ambitious, and supportive workforce, committed to delivering outstanding care in a respectful and nurturing environment. This role presents an exciting opportunity to lead a specialist service that positively impacts patients, visitors, and carers through high standards of clinical practice.
As our Lead IPC Nurse, you will oversee and enhance IPC measures across the Trust. Your leadership will be instrumental in developing and implementing systems that improve IPC management, aligning with national directives to enhance quality, patient safety, and safe working practices. Your work will involve risk assessment, surveillance, audits, intervention, and education, helping to reduce infection rates.
You'll guide the IPC Team, ensuring best practices are upheld across our community and mental health settings in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Wiltshire, and beyond.
Strong project management skills are essential, enabling you to plan and deliver services within set timeframes, anticipate challenges, and develop effective solutions. Naturally, you will be approachable, a dedicated team player, and an excellent communicator.
If you are ready for this exciting next step in your career, we would love to hear from you!
Leadership, Development and Management
* Provide clinical expertise, leadership and advice relating to infection prevention and control issues.
* Responsible as line manager with ongoing management of a group of staff.
* Support the infection prevention & control team including provision of clinical leadership/mentorship and supervision.
* Carry out regular appraisals for staff, ensuring goals are clearly communicated and linked to objectives.
* Support the Infection Prevention & Control Service to ensure the infection prevention agenda is achieved in line with The Health and Social Care Act 2008 Code of Practice for the control and prevention of infection and related guidance within own department/area of responsibility.
Clinical
* To organise, lead and contribute to new health care initiatives in the management of healthcare associated infections.
* The application of microbiological, immunological and epidemiological knowledge to promote health prevention and control infections and communicable disease.
* The application of the principles of cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation to promote a safe environment.
Education & Training
* Identify, plan, deliver, evaluate and update programmes of education for all staff within the Trust.
* Initiate new and innovative programmes of education and training for all grades of staff to facilitate changes in practice.
Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties.
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the “candidate guide to making an application” and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”
Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
* Excellent opportunities for career progression
* Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
* 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
* NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
* Competitive pension scheme
* Lease car scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Mental Health First Aiders
* Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
* Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Etelvina Ferreira Job title: Head of Infection Prevention Email address: etelvina.ferreira@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk Telephone number: 07917594821
At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust we want to employ people not just with experience, but with the aptitude and motivation to succeed and whose values resonate with our own.
Therefore, if you don’t meet all the requirements of the role and are unsure about applying but are excited about the opportunity, please do get in touch. We will be happy to discuss the requirements in more detail ahead of making a written application.
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