Infection Prevention Co-Ordinator / Nurse
Cheltenham Hospital | Infection control | Permanent contract | Part time
Competitive salary, depending on experience
30 hours per week
Main duties of the job
What are the responsibilities of an Infection Prevention Co-Ordinator / Nurse:
* Be part of a close-knit team headed by our Matron.
* With our consultant-led service, you will be working directly with some of the best clinical talent around, gaining experience with new practices, equipment, and facilities.
* You'll interact with practitioners from other departments because you understand the importance of continuity in patient care.
* You will be able to manage a patient workload in a constantly changing environment.
What are we looking for in an Infection Prevention Co-Ordinator / Nurse:
* Have a registration with the appropriate governing body and have qualifications and experience relevant to your registration, including NMC.
* Be enthusiastic, highly motivated and keen to embrace new ideas.
* Be an excellent communicator and team worker & flexible with regards to shift patterns.
* Have the ability to fully understand each patient's needs and provide individual attention.
About us
Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital is located in the beautiful area of Cheltenham in Gloucestershire. It has excellent transport links nearby, being very close to the M5 and A417. The hospital has 33 ensuite private bedrooms, 3 theatres, and a small ambulatory unit. It also hosts a purpose-built close observation unit, 12 consulting rooms with access to treatment rooms, diagnostic services including plain x-ray, MRI, CT, mammography, and ultrasound.
We provide a full range of medical and surgical specialities delivered in state-of-the-art clinical facilities, including orthopaedics, cosmetic surgery, spinal services, sports injury, ENT, gynaecology, urology, as well as a rapid access breast clinic.
Job description
Are you a qualified Nurse? Are you interested in or do you have experience within Infection Prevention? If so, Nuffield Health has the opportunity for you. Get in touch or apply today!
Together with the Director of Clinical Service (DCS) in the role of Director of Infection Prevention and Control (DIPC) for the Hospital, you will be operationally responsible for the day-to-day management of Infection Prevention and Control for the hospital. In this role, you work 30 hours per week as the Infection Prevention Co-ordinator (IPC) for the hospital.
The successful candidate will be funded to attend the Nuffield Health IPC Course run by de Montfort University resulting in Level 6 credits and will then work with the DIPC to lead on IP for the hospital. IP responsibilities will include practical IP training to both clinical and non-clinical staff, uploading of IP data to the UKHSA database, investigating any infections at the site (with department leads), identifying areas for improvements in care, and chairing the monthly hospital HCAI group and supporting the DIPC to prepare for the quarterly IP&C Committee meetings. There is also an opportunity in the longer term to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to become an Infection Prevention Specialist Nurse.
No experience is necessary in Infection Prevention as all training and support will be provided but a keen interest in IP and an ability to work independently are essential. The friendly nursing team consists of nurses with a background of all different surgical specialities and there is a culture of strong teamwork and supporting each other. The senior nursing team strongly believes in personal & professional development and actively encourages staff to partake in annual appraisals and to develop themselves through attendance at study days, learning new clinical skills, and sharing knowledge with colleagues.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Have a registration with the appropriate governing body and have qualifications and experience relevant to your registration, including NMC.
Experience
* Qualified nurse with post-registration experience.
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.
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