Job summary We are currently expanding our team at The Cherwell Hospital and have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Nurse to join our team as an Infection Prevention Control (IPC) Lead Nurse for 22.5 hrs a week. This can be considered a full-time position with the remaining 15 hours being assigned to work in your area of clinical expertise; ward, theatre, outpatients, pre operative assessment. Main duties of the job Leading in surveillance, prevention and control of infection in the hospital setting. Promoting and maintaining high standards of IPC practices with regard to safety of patients, staff and visitors. You will demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to provide a high standard of care to all of our patients, with excellent communication skills and an ability to work within a multidisciplinary team is essential whilst having flexibility. 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. Date posted 18 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number JR12637 Job locations Oxford Rd, Banbury OX16 9FG Banbury OX16 9FG Job description Job responsibilities Infection Prevention and Control Nurse 37.5 Hours - Cherwell Hospital, Banbury We are currently expanding our team at The Cherwell Hospital and have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Nurse to join our team as an Infection Prevention Control (IPC) Lead Nurse for 22.5 hrs a week. This can be considered a full-time position with the remaining 15 hours being assigned to work in your area of clinical expertise; ward, theatre, outpatients, pre operative assessment. It is essential you can provide evidence-based IPC clinical advice and support by leading in surveillance, prevention and control of infection in the hospital setting by promoting and maintaining high standards of IPC practices with regard to safety of patients, staff and visitors by providing. We are looking for a professional role model with experience in improving practice in IPC and delivering education to staff. You will be able to demonstrate this with evidence of your commitment to continual professional development'. Duties and responsibilities: Leading in surveillance, prevention and control of infection in the hospital setting. Promoting and maintaining high standards of IPC practices with regard to safety of patients, staff and visitors. You will demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to provide a high standard of care to all of our patients, with excellent communication skills and an ability to work within a multidisciplinary team is essential whilst having flexibility. What you'll bring with you Registered Nurse Educated to degree level or equivalent experience. Current NMC registration. Teaching and Assessing qualification or equivalent experience. Evidence of recent update of infection prevention and control practice. Infection Prevention and Control Course - qualification (Desirable) Essential Experience Recent experience as a registered nurse in acute surgical care environment. Previous experience and knowledge of infection prevention and control at ward/departmental level. Desirable Experience Previous experience with surgical site surveillance Tissue viability knowledge Audit/surveillance experience - including Surgical site infection surveillance service (SSISS) Familiarity with the Patient safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF) and report writing. Policy / procedure writing. Benefits 25 Days Leave Bank Holidays Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period Flexible shift patterns available where possible Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy Free Parking on site (where possible) Subsidised staff restaurant (where possible) Concerts for Carers Employee Assistance Programme Cycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords 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. Job description Job responsibilities Infection Prevention and Control Nurse 37.5 Hours - Cherwell Hospital, Banbury We are currently expanding our team at The Cherwell Hospital and have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Nurse to join our team as an Infection Prevention Control (IPC) Lead Nurse for 22.5 hrs a week. This can be considered a full-time position with the remaining 15 hours being assigned to work in your area of clinical expertise; ward, theatre, outpatients, pre operative assessment. It is essential you can provide evidence-based IPC clinical advice and support by leading in surveillance, prevention and control of infection in the hospital setting by promoting and maintaining high standards of IPC practices with regard to safety of patients, staff and visitors by providing. We are looking for a professional role model with experience in improving practice in IPC and delivering education to staff. You will be able to demonstrate this with evidence of your commitment to continual professional development'. Duties and responsibilities: Leading in surveillance, prevention and control of infection in the hospital setting. Promoting and maintaining high standards of IPC practices with regard to safety of patients, staff and visitors. You will demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to provide a high standard of care to all of our patients, with excellent communication skills and an ability to work within a multidisciplinary team is essential whilst having flexibility. What you'll bring with you Registered Nurse Educated to degree level or equivalent experience. Current NMC registration. Teaching and Assessing qualification or equivalent experience. Evidence of recent update of infection prevention and control practice. Infection Prevention and Control Course - qualification (Desirable) Essential Experience Recent experience as a registered nurse in acute surgical care environment. Previous experience and knowledge of infection prevention and control at ward/departmental level. Desirable Experience Previous experience with surgical site surveillance Tissue viability knowledge Audit/surveillance experience - including Surgical site infection surveillance service (SSISS) Familiarity with the Patient safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF) and report writing. Policy / procedure writing. Benefits 25 Days Leave Bank Holidays Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period Flexible shift patterns available where possible Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy Free Parking on site (where possible) Subsidised staff restaurant (where possible) Concerts for Carers Employee Assistance Programme Cycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords 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. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC Registration Desirable NMC Registration Experience Essential Current NMC registration Experience improving practice in IPC and delivering education to staff. You will be able to demonstrate this with evidence of your commitment to continual professional development. A warm, considerate and empathetic character A commitment to support patients and the team The ability to make decisions and use your own initiative Strong communication skills A flexible and positive attitude Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC Registration Desirable NMC Registration Experience Essential Current NMC registration Experience improving practice in IPC and delivering education to staff. You will be able to demonstrate this with evidence of your commitment to continual professional development. A warm, considerate and empathetic character A commitment to support patients and the team The ability to make decisions and use your own initiative Strong communication skills 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 details Employer name Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Limited Address Oxford Rd, Banbury OX16 9FG Banbury OX16 9FG Employer's website https://www.ramsayhealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)