Main area Infection Prevention and Control Grade Band 8a Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (possible requirement for weekend and bank holiday working) Job ref 320-TWS-1985
Employer University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Derby Hospital Town Derby Salary £53,755 - £60,504 per annum/pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 20/03/2025 23:59 Interview date 03/04/2025
Lead Nurse / Practitioner Infection Prevention and Control (Acute)
Band 8a
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
With over 13,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services. The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.
As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds. All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.
The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.
The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities. This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification. Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.
If you require support/adjustments with your application please contact the recruitment team on 01332 788466
Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.
Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for;
Job overview
The post holder will provide clinical and managerial leadership to the infection prevention and control team and the surveillance team. The post holder will also provide visible leadership to extended membership of the infection prevention and control service to ensure there is good clinical engagement and involvement to deliver the key objectives of the Trust.
The role requires the post holder to support and work in collaboration with the Head / Deputy head of Infection Prevention and Control, the infection prevention and control team, the surveillance team and teams across the organisation and with external stakeholders to meet the Trust Infection Prevention and Control requirements within national and local frameworks.
As a member of the corporate nursing team, the post holder will act as a professional role model to all nurses and midwives and will take corrective action to uphold the standards required of the Trust and the profession.
Main duties of the job
* The post holder will provide clinical and managerial leadership to the infection prevention and control and surveillance team.
* The post holder will also provide visible leadership to extended membership of the infection prevention and control service to ensure there is good clinical engagement and involvement to deliver the key objectives of the Trust.
* The post holder will practice at an advanced level, demonstrating a high level of autonomy, leadership and clinical decision making.
Working for our organisation
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
* Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
* On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
* Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification.
* Infection Prevention and Control qualification
* Educated to degree level
Experience
* Experienced infection prevention and control practitioner
* Experienced in leading and managing a team
* Experienced in surgical site surveillance
Communication
* Has negotiation, persuasion, motivation, reassurance, facilitating and influencing skills.
* Ability to communicate effectively, utilising a variety of methods to the multidisciplinary team
Our Trust aims to provide the highest quality care to patients within Derbyshire and South East Staffordshire and we want the very best people to work with us.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Most of our posts are subject to a DBS check, however having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from obtaining a position. Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.
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