Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic motivated person to join the Infection Prevention and Control Team (IPCT) at Bedfordshire Hospital Trust to assist in the delivery of safe and effective infection prevention and control service within the Trust. We are looking to appoint a Band 7 registered nurse with experience in infection prevention and control, who has excellent communication skills and is used to using these skills to exercise tact and diplomacy while analysing situations and providing resolutions. You will be joining a highly motivated and proactive team and will have an active role in developing, maintaining and sustaining all aspects of infection prevention and control service delivery within the Trust; working closely with the Head of Infection Prevention and Control and other team members. This role will require individuals to be able to take part in a seven day working rota, in support of delivering a seven day infection prevention and control service. In return, we can offer you a 4 week supernumerary period to enable a structured orientation programme and the support of the Infection Prevention and Control Team during your development. For further information or an informal visit, please contact: Sue Fox - Head of Infection Control - 07971720902 Marietta Niala - Senior IPC Nurse - 07971720902 Main duties of the job Deputise for and manage the day to day running of core business functions in the absence of the Senior IPC CNS. Together with the all members of the Infection Control Team be responsible for the provision of advice, training and information to staff in the Trust. Will have highly developed specialist knowledge and experience, in order to act as an expert advisor on all aspects of infection control. Develop and implement education/training in infection control for all staff groups. Develop and maintain a service in line with local and national strategies. Support the development and implementation of a program across the Trust that will achieve prevention, surveillance, investigation and control of infection in line with national guidance for Infection Control. Maintain close links with other Infection Control Nurses within the local health economy. About us Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology. Our Values We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences. Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job. Date posted 24 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 418-CORP2299-EH Job locations Luton Luton & Dunstable Hospital Luton LU4 0DZ Job description Job responsibilities IPC PRACTICE: Will have specialist knowledge and experience in order to provide expert advice and consultancy on infection related matters to all Trust staff, this includes all clinical staff, estates etc. The job holder will be expected to attend further training to develop existing knowledge and skill base as directed so as to aid the comprehensive provision of a quality, safe and efficient service. To advise and facilitate expert care to patients with infections, in collaboration with nursing and medical staff through assessment and interpretation of complex and conflicting information based on environmental conditions and individual patients laboratory results in the management of infection and its control. Will have highly developed specialist knowledge and experience, in order to act as an expert advisor on all aspects of infection control. Develop and implement education/training in infection control for all staff groups. Develop and maintain a service in line with local and national strategies. Support the development and implementation of a program across the Trust that will achieve prevention, surveillance, investigation and control of infection in line with national guidance for Infection Control. Maintain close links with other Infection Control Nurses within the local health economy To act as an expert practitioner, demonstrating advanced clinical competence and a knowledge base beyond those associated with conventional nursing roles. PATIENT CARE To advise patients, patient groups and relatives on general and specific measures to prevent and control infection, either by telephone or ward visits and face-to-face interviews. To ensure that appropriate, consistent information is available for patients, relatives, and visitors and is regularly reviewed, updated and promoted. To provide effective communication with patients, relatives and relevant others to impart information which may be seen to be of a highly emotive and stressful nature. To act as an expert resource by giving detailed information to distressed/anxious patients and relatives regarding Infection Prevention & Control issues as required. Management and Leadership To act as a model of good practice. Seek collaborative relationships with others across organizational and professional boundaries, thus promoting the Infection Control Team and ensuring an accessible and approachable service. With other members of the Infection Control Team review and evaluate the Infection Control Strategy annually and the development of infection control guidance, taking into account relevant legislation and published professional guidelines. To evaluate and update control of infection measures throughout the Trust, promoting the principles of infection control and introducing new practices in accordance with recent findings, overcoming potential barriers to understanding and compliance in liaison with the appropriate Trust staff. Provide assessment and interpretation of complex and conflicting information based on individual patients, environmental conditions and laboratory results in the management of infection control advice. Be an active member of the Infection Control Team and a member of the Infection Control Committee. To be available for co-option to other committees when required, in close liaison with the Infection Control Consultants. To represent the Trust in the nursing infection control specialist field at appropriate professional meetings and conferences. Within the Trust advice the Directorates, Clinical Nurse Specialists and other appropriate staff on input into the development/review of guidelines, policies and procedures about infection control issues. Assist the Infection Control Team in producing the infection control annual report. Work closely with the risk managers and health and safety personnel to identify both actual and potential risks and where the development of clinical guidelines could improve the quality of care provided. Maintain close links with other Infection Control Nurses within the local health economy To act as an expert practitioner, demonstrating advanced clinical competence and a knowledge base beyond those associated with conventional nursing roles. PATIENT CARE To advise patients, patient groups and relatives on general and specific measures to prevent and control infection, either by telephone or ward visits and face-to-face interviews. To ensure that appropriate, consistent information is available for patients, relatives, and visitors and is regularly reviewed, updated and promoted. To provide effective communication with patients, relatives and relevant others to impart information which may be seen to be of a highly emotive and stressful nature. To act as an expert resource by giving detailed information to distressed/anxious patients and relatives regarding Infection Prevention & Control issues as required. Management and Leadership To act as a model of good practice. Seek collaborative relationships with others across organizational and professional boundaries, thus promoting the Infection Control Team and ensuring an accessible and approachable service. With other members of the Infection Control Team review and evaluate the Infection Control Strategy annually and the development of infection control guidance, taking into account relevant legislation and published professional guidelines. To evaluate and update control of infection measures throughout the Trust, promoting the principles of infection control and introducing new practices in accordance with recent findings, overcoming potential barriers to understanding and compliance in liaison with the appropriate Trust staff. Provide assessment and interpretation of complex and conflicting information based on individual patients, environmental conditions and laboratory results in the management of infection control advice. Be an active member of the Infection Control Team and a member of the Infection Control Committee. To be available for co-option to other committees when required, in close liaison with the Infection Control Consultants. To represent the Trust in the nursing infection control specialist field at appropriate professional meetings and conferences. Within the Trust advice the Directorates, Clinical Nurse Specialists and other appropriate staff on input into the development/review of guidelines, policies and procedures about infection control issues. Assist the Infection Control Team in producing the infection control annual report. Work closely with the risk managers and health and safety personnel to identify both actual and potential risks and where the development of clinical guidelines could improve the quality of care provided. Maintain close links with other Infection Control Nurses within the local health economy To act as an expert practitioner, demonstrating advanced clinical competence and a knowledge base beyond those associated with conventional nursing roles. PATIENT CARE To advise patients, patient groups and relatives on general and specific measures to prevent and control infection, either by telephone or ward visits and face-to-face interviews. To ensure that appropriate, consistent information is available for patients, relatives, and visitors and is regularly reviewed, updated and promoted. To provide effective communication with patients, relatives and relevant others to impart information which may be seen to be of a highly emotive and stressful nature. To act as an expert resource by giving detailed information to distressed/anxious patients and relatives regarding Infection Prevention & Control issues as required. Job description Job responsibilities IPC PRACTICE: Will have specialist knowledge and experience in order to provide expert advice and consultancy on infection related matters to all Trust staff, this includes all clinical staff, estates etc. The job holder will be expected to attend further training to develop existing knowledge and skill base as directed so as to aid the comprehensive provision of a quality, safe and efficient service. To advise and facilitate expert care to patients with infections, in collaboration with nursing and medical staff through assessment and interpretation of complex and conflicting information based on environmental conditions and individual patients laboratory results in the management of infection and its control. Will have highly developed specialist knowledge and experience, in order to act as an expert advisor on all aspects of infection control. Develop and implement education/training in infection control for all staff groups. Develop and maintain a service in line with local and national strategies. Support the development and implementation of a program across the Trust that will achieve prevention, surveillance, investigation and control of infection in line with national guidance for Infection Control. Maintain close links with other Infection Control Nurses within the local health economy To act as an expert practitioner, demonstrating advanced clinical competence and a knowledge base beyond those associated with conventional nursing roles. PATIENT CARE To advise patients, patient groups and relatives on general and specific measures to prevent and control infection, either by telephone or ward visits and face-to-face interviews. To ensure that appropriate, consistent information is available for patients, relatives, and visitors and is regularly reviewed, updated and promoted. To provide effective communication with patients, relatives and relevant others to impart information which may be seen to be of a highly emotive and stressful nature. To act as an expert resource by giving detailed information to distressed/anxious patients and relatives regarding Infection Prevention & Control issues as required. Management and Leadership To act as a model of good practice. Seek collaborative relationships with others across organizational and professional boundaries, thus promoting the Infection Control Team and ensuring an accessible and approachable service. With other members of the Infection Control Team review and evaluate the Infection Control Strategy annually and the development of infection control guidance, taking into account relevant legislation and published professional guidelines. To evaluate and update control of infection measures throughout the Trust, promoting the principles of infection control and introducing new practices in accordance with recent findings, overcoming potential barriers to understanding and compliance in liaison with the appropriate Trust staff. Provide assessment and interpretation of complex and conflicting information based on individual patients, environmental conditions and laboratory results in the management of infection control advice. Be an active member of the Infection Control Team and a member of the Infection Control Committee. To be available for co-option to other committees when required, in close liaison with the Infection Control Consultants. To represent the Trust in the nursing infection control specialist field at appropriate professional meetings and conferences. Within the Trust advice the Directorates, Clinical Nurse Specialists and other appropriate staff on input into the development/review of guidelines, policies and procedures about infection control issues. Assist the Infection Control Team in producing the infection control annual report. Work closely with the risk managers and health and safety personnel to identify both actual and potential risks and where the development of clinical guidelines could improve the quality of care provided. Maintain close links with other Infection Control Nurses within the local health economy To act as an expert practitioner, demonstrating advanced clinical competence and a knowledge base beyond those associated with conventional nursing roles. PATIENT CARE To advise patients, patient groups and relatives on general and specific measures to prevent and control infection, either by telephone or ward visits and face-to-face interviews. To ensure that appropriate, consistent information is available for patients, relatives, and visitors and is regularly reviewed, updated and promoted. To provide effective communication with patients, relatives and relevant others to impart information which may be seen to be of a highly emotive and stressful nature. To act as an expert resource by giving detailed information to distressed/anxious patients and relatives regarding Infection Prevention & Control issues as required. Management and Leadership To act as a model of good practice. Seek collaborative relationships with others across organizational and professional boundaries, thus promoting the Infection Control Team and ensuring an accessible and approachable service. With other members of the Infection Control Team review and evaluate the Infection Control Strategy annually and the development of infection control guidance, taking into account relevant legislation and published professional guidelines. To evaluate and update control of infection measures throughout the Trust, promoting the principles of infection control and introducing new practices in accordance with recent findings, overcoming potential barriers to understanding and compliance in liaison with the appropriate Trust staff. Provide assessment and interpretation of complex and conflicting information based on individual patients, environmental conditions and laboratory results in the management of infection control advice. Be an active member of the Infection Control Team and a member of the Infection Control Committee. To be available for co-option to other committees when required, in close liaison with the Infection Control Consultants. To represent the Trust in the nursing infection control specialist field at appropriate professional meetings and conferences. Within the Trust advice the Directorates, Clinical Nurse Specialists and other appropriate staff on input into the development/review of guidelines, policies and procedures about infection control issues. Assist the Infection Control Team in producing the infection control annual report. Work closely with the risk managers and health and safety personnel to identify both actual and potential risks and where the development of clinical guidelines could improve the quality of care provided. Maintain close links with other Infection Control Nurses within the local health economy To act as an expert practitioner, demonstrating advanced clinical competence and a knowledge base beyond those associated with conventional nursing roles. PATIENT CARE To advise patients, patient groups and relatives on general and specific measures to prevent and control infection, either by telephone or ward visits and face-to-face interviews. To ensure that appropriate, consistent information is available for patients, relatives, and visitors and is regularly reviewed, updated and promoted. To provide effective communication with patients, relatives and relevant others to impart information which may be seen to be of a highly emotive and stressful nature. To act as an expert resource by giving detailed information to distressed/anxious patients and relatives regarding Infection Prevention & Control issues as required. Person Specification Qualifications, experience, communication, knowledge Essential Post graduate qualification related to IPC Desirable Able to write reports Experience Essential Experience of IPC nursing role in health/social care setting/ hospital setting Teaching experience Audit & surveillance experience communication Essential Excellent communication skills Clear and concise written skills Presentation Skills Desirable able to write reports Knowledge Essential Knowledge of infection control practice and developments Knowledge and experience in the application of audit Skills and abilities Essential Computer literacy including use of Outlook and PowerPoint. Person Specification Qualifications, experience, communication, knowledge Essential Post graduate qualification related to IPC Desirable Able to write reports Experience Essential Experience of IPC nursing role in health/social care setting/ hospital setting Teaching experience Audit & surveillance experience communication Essential Excellent communication skills Clear and concise written skills Presentation Skills Desirable able to write reports Knowledge Essential Knowledge of infection control practice and developments Knowledge and experience in the application of audit Skills and abilities Essential Computer literacy including use of Outlook and PowerPoint. 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 (Opens in a new tab). 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 (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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 (Opens in a new tab). 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 (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Luton Luton & Dunstable Hospital Luton LU4 0DZ Employer's website https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)