Infection Prevention & Control Nurse Specialist
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Are you a dedicated nurse searching for your next opportunity?
#TeamUHD are looking for an infection prevention and control nurse specialist to work alongside the wider IPC team.
This is an exciting time to join us with the upcoming transformations happening across the organisation which will enhance the care we deliver to the local community.
You'll be passionate about infection prevention and control, dedicated to keeping patients, visitors and staff safe across the trust. You'll support the trust agenda in meeting national and local targets in relation to infection prevention and control, driving compliance and adherence to the Health and Social Care Act, code of practice on the prevention and control of infections.
We're looking for someone who will act as an advocate of high-quality care, promoting excellence in infection prevention and control with dignity and respect.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch Hospital.
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
1. To provide specialist advice and support to clinical teams working in the Trust to ensure adherence to good practice in infection prevention and control.
2. To act as an advisor within the Trust and its Clinical Care Groups disseminating specialist skills and knowledge to all staff groups, patients and visitors.
3. To be visible and accessible to staff, patients and visitors, always acting as a role model.
4. To work in collaboration with the infection prevention and control team and senior clinical staff.
5. To participate and deliver mandatory and other training to Trust staff.
6. To participate in local and national audits.
7. To participate in the Trust Infection Prevention and Control Strategy, including policy and procedure development.
8. To participate in the daily organization and responsiveness of the service.
9. Promote professional practice and ensure all staff comply with relevant legislation and Trust policies.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registration on Part 1 or 12 of NMC Register (RGN or RN Adult) or similar ranked qualification for Allied Health Professionals.
Experience
* 5 years post registration experience.
* Experience of delivering presentations.
* Membership of special interest and professional group.
Knowledge
* Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of healthcare theory and best practice, particularly within Infection Control and the application of this in practice.
* Develop and implement policies and procedures for Infection Control.
* Awareness of IPC.
Other
* Thorough understanding of Management of COSHH and Health and Safety of Patients Staff and Visitors.
* Ability to cope and manage under pressure.
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.
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
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