Infection Prevention Nurse Specialist

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NHSThis is an opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated and skilled registered nurse to undertake the role of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Nurse, working in both acute and community settings. The role involves using clinical knowledge to develop expertise in the prevention and control of infection and microbiology, in partnership with clinical teams to improve patient outcomes and promote patient safety.Responsibilities

Support the IPC lead in achieving year-on-year compliance with IPC objectives.Be visible and proactive as a role model in providing clinically effective, evidence-based infection prevention and control standards.Manage a wide range of complex and sometimes conflicting priorities with patient needs at the centre of care delivery.Provide specialist advice to support and facilitate high-quality, individualized patient care in collaboration with the multi-professional team, in line with local and national targets.Be innovative in using all aspects of the role (learning from incidents, observations, feedback) to foster a culture of zero tolerance for HCAIs.Manage infection incidents and outbreaks, recognise infection risks, and carry out post-infection reviews and serious incident reports as required.About Us

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing organisation serving Hackney, East London, the City and beyond. The Trust provides hospital and community health services, with additional services from St Leonard’s Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home. The Trust values equality and diversity and is committed to inclusion for all staff. It is recognised for staff development and has been listed among HSJ and Nursing Times Best Places to Work.Details

Band: 6 (progression to Specialist Practitioner band 7 trajectory based on experience)Pay scheme: Agenda for Change; Salary dependent on experience and successful IPC qualificationContract: PermanentWorking pattern: Full-timeLocation: Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Homerton Row, Homerton, E9 6SRJob Description and Person Specification

The person specification outlines the criteria against which applications will be assessed. The essential and desirable criteria are summarized below.Education

Essential: Registered Nurse; Postgraduate qualification in Infection Prevention and Control or willingness to work towardsExperience

Essential: Teaching/education, including presentation skills; IT skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel); Audit / surveillance experienceDesirable: Awareness of or evidence of clinical practice of patient safety incident response framework (PSIRF)Skills

Essential: Excellent communication skills; Ability to plan, organise and coordinate work under pressureAdditional Information

Disclosures and Sponsorship: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. UK registration with current professional status is required. See NHS Careers for more details.Employer: Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Homerton Row, Homerton, E9 6SR. Website: ..... full job details .....