Job summary
The post is accountable to the IPAC Matron for the day-to-day IP&C management across NCHC and to an on-going improvement in the quality of the patient's experience.
The post holder has a responsibility to monitor and act upon standards of Infection Prevention & Control that fall below the acceptable standard and legislative responsibilities.
This position is involved in ensuring Trust complies with its legislative and licensing requirements, The Health and Social Care Act 2008, and for the provision of specialist advice and guidance for all health care professionals and support staff across the Trust.
Main duties of the job
To act as a subject matter expert (SME) demonstrating advanced knowledge and skill beyond that associated with traditional nursing roles, including the integration of research evidence into practice by expert clinical reasoning and decision making.
As an acknowledged expert in the provision of patient management in relation to Infection Prevention & Control the post holder will, where required, make independent clinical decisions, initiate investigations, be responsible for advising on the management of defined group/groups of patients.
About us
Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an Outstanding rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.
We are a small, friendly team with great respect of one another. We make every attempt to work as flexibly as we are able.
Our workload stretches beyond the boundaries of NCHC, truly working across system boundaries with multiple stakeholders. We pride ourselves on our positive working relationships with our system partners
We are an incredibly innovative team, always pushing our own boundaries. Always open to new ideas.
Please call us or come in to see what we do day to day.
Job description
Job responsibilities
All duties and responsibilities are outlined within the job description which is attached to this advert.
Please do review and if you have any further questions do not hesitate to get in touch.
Any applicant is very welcome to visit the team for an overview
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Registered Nurse or other registered clinical qualification
2. Master's degree in Infection Control (or willingness to begin within 1 year of appointment)
3. Evidence of IPS competencies
4. ENB 998 or C&G 730
Desirable
5. Management or leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
6. Experience of working in IPAC
7. Proven management experience
Desirable
8. Experience of working in community-based services
Skills
Essential
9. Ability to analyse complex information and use own judgement to problem solve
10. Ability to prioritise and organise own workload
11. Ability to develop and deliver training programmes
12. Assertive and able to deal with colleagues, patients and the public at all levels
13. Excellent communication skills both verbal & written
14. Demonstrable leadership skills
15. IT skills
Knowledge
Essential
16. Sound knowledge of Infection Control Policies / Practices
17. Knowledge of the principles and practice of surveillance
18. Demonstrate sound evidence-based approach to applying information
Desirable
19. Working knowledge of Datix
20. Knowledge of clinical governance and risk management
Other
Essential
21. Able to establish positive relationships and mutual respect
22. Confident and resilient and able to deal with conflict
23. Able to arrange own transport to different locations.
24. Good team player
25. Resourceful
Desirable
26. Enjoy teaching and mentoring