Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Limited
Ramsay Fitzwilliam Peterborough has an exciting opportunity for an Infection prevention and Control Lead Nurse to join our experienced and dynamic team.
Main duties of the job
Reporting to the Head of Clinical Services, you will be responsible for the co-ordination and development of a quality infection prevention and control service providing leadership, support and guidance to all staffDelivering on the ANTT accreditation strategyDelivering ANNT training as well as IPC inductionThe post holder will demonstrate a high level of autonomy to challenge inappropriate practice and must demonstrate clinical decision-making to assist in containing and reducing the incidence of infection through risk assessment, surveillance, audit, intervention and education.Responsible for providing advice to patients, visitors and staff across the organisation. This will include the provision of education and training to all grades of staff, and empowering staff to facilitate the prevention and control of infection.Inputting data to PHE and local datix reporting systemsWriting the annual infection control planCompleting thermatic reviews for individual or clusters of infections
About us
Ramsay Health Care was established in 1964 and has grown to become a global hospital group operating over 100 hospitals and day surgery facilities across Australia, the United Kingdom, Indonesia and France.Ramsay Health Care is well-respected in the health care industry for operating quality private hospitals and for its excellent record in hospital management and patient care. These features help to attract leading health care practitioners to work in our facilities.Ramsay Health Care UK is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England, with a network of 33 acute hospitals. These provide a wide and comprehensive range of specialised and efficient clinical specialties from orthopaedics and general surgery, to cardiac surgery and Eye Surgery.Recognised by all major medical insurers, Ramsay offers fast, convenient, effective and high quality treatment for all patients, whether medically insured, self-pay, or from the increasing number referred by the NHS.Ramsay Health Care has launched a unique service for private patients, Premium Care. This is available to all patients using private medical insurance or funding their own treatment and aims to set the standard for private healthcare. It offers the highest standards of clinical care combined with superior hotel services and the flexibility of a personal service tailored to your needs.
Job responsibilities
Lead Nurse Infection ControlPart-Time 16 hoursRamsay Fitzwilliam Peterborough has an exciting opportunity for an Infection prevention and Control Lead Nurse to join our experienced and dynamic team.You may be a part time IPCN who is looking for an additional part time role or you may be a current link nurse who is looking for the next step in your development.Our immaculate hospital has a full multi-disciplinary team onsite, practice advanced treatments and offer everything from screening through to leading-edge surgical procedures in specialist fields like, orthopaedic and general surgery delivered through our expert and caring clinical teams.Duties and responsibilities:
* Reporting to the Head of Clinical Services, you will be responsible for the co-ordination and development of a quality infection prevention and control service providing leadership, support and guidance to all staff
* Delivering on the ANTT accreditation strategy
* Delivering ANNT training as well as IPC induction
* The post holder will demonstrate a high level of autonomy to challenge inappropriate practice and must demonstrate clinical decision-making to assist in containing and reducing the incidence of infection through risk assessment, surveillance, audit, intervention and education.
* Responsible for providing advice to patients, visitors and staff across the organisation. This will include the provision of education and training to all grades of staff, and empowering staff to facilitate the prevention and control of infection.
* Inputting data to PHE and local datix reporting systems
* Writing the annual infection control plan
* Completing thermatic reviews for individual or clusters of infections
What you'll bring with you
Job description
Job responsibilities
Lead Nurse Infection ControlPart-Time 16 hoursRamsay Fitzwilliam Peterborough has an exciting opportunity for an Infection prevention and Control Lead Nurse to join our experienced and dynamic team.You may be a part time IPCN who is looking for an additional part time role or you may be a current link nurse who is looking for the next step in your development.Our immaculate hospital has a full multi-disciplinary team onsite, practice advanced treatments and offer everything from screening through to leading-edge surgical procedures in specialist fields like, orthopaedic and general surgery delivered through our expert and caring clinical teams.Duties and responsibilities:
1. Reporting to the Head of Clinical Services, you will be responsible for the co-ordination and development of a quality infection prevention and control service providing leadership, support and guidance to all staff
2. Delivering on the ANTT accreditation strategy
3. Delivering ANNT training as well as IPC induction
4. The post holder will demonstrate a high level of autonomy to challenge inappropriate practice and must demonstrate clinical decision-making to assist in containing and reducing the incidence of infection through risk assessment, surveillance, audit, intervention and education.
5. Responsible for providing advice to patients, visitors and staff across the organisation. This will include the provision of education and training to all grades of staff, and empowering staff to facilitate the prevention and control of infection.
6. Inputting data to PHE and local datix reporting systems
7. Writing the annual infection control plan
8. Completing thermatic reviews for individual or clusters of infections
What you'll bring with you
9. Current NMC registration
10. At least 30 credits at level 5 or 6 in modules relevant to Infection Prevention and Control Practice or recognised Infection Prevention and Control qualification/willingness to undertake - essential
11. A teaching/assessing qualification or equivalent - desirable
12. A warm, considerate and empathetic character
13. A commitment to support patients and the team
14. The ability to make decisions and use your own initiative
15. Strong communication skills
16. A flexible and positive attitude
Benefits
17. 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays
18. Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options
19. Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period
20. Flexible shift patterns available where possible
21. Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies
22. Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants
23. Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary
24. Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy
25. Free Parking on site (where possible)
26. Subsidised staff restaurant (where possible)
27. Concerts for Carers
28. Employee Assistance Programme
29. Cycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords
30. The Blue Light Card Scheme
About Us:Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 50 years' experience. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England.We love people with a positive, "can do" attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success."The Ramsay Way" culture recognises that people - staff and doctors - are Ramsay Health Care's most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.All offers of employment in respect of this appointment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service.We care.It's more than what we do, it's who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964."The Ramsay Way" culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.We are proud to support the UK's Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD's Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* NMC Registration
* NMC Registration
Experience
* At least 30 credits at level 5 or 6 in modules relevant to Infection Prevention and Control Practice or recognised Infection Prevention and Control qualification/willingness to undertake - essential
* A teaching/assessing qualification or equivalent - desirable
* A warm, considerate and empathetic character
* A commitment to support patients and the team
* The ability to make decisions and use your own initiative
* A flexible and positive attitude
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 name
Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Limited
Address
Milton Way, South Bretton, Peterborough PE3 9AQ
Milton Way, South Bretton, Peterborough PE3 9AQ
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