Infection Prevention Specialist Nurse

3 weeks ago


Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom Nuffield Health Full time
Lead Nurse for Infection Prevention and Control

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Lead Nurse to join our team at Nuffield Health Chichester Hospital. As the Lead Nurse for Infection Prevention and Control, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of all operational elements of an effective IPC service.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Surveillance, management, and reporting of healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) and alert organisms
  • Audit of clinical environment and practices related to IPC implementation of IPC policies and strategies
  • Outbreak prevention and control
  • Training of staff in IPC
  • Development and implementation of IPC policies and strategies
  • Reviewing and managing projects from the Board Assurance Framework
  • Running IPC meetings with Link staff which then leads into the Quarterly meeting with the Microbiologist
  • Carrying out Investigations when required

The purpose of the post is to lead and provide expert advice for all staff, patients, and service users on issues related to the prevention and control of infections and infectious diseases. The post holder will be leading the service by demonstrating expert specialist clinical practice and skills using evidence-based best practice in line with current guidelines, research, and innovation.

About the Role:

This is a challenging and rewarding role that requires a high level of expertise and experience in infection prevention and control. As a Lead Nurse, you will be responsible for leading a team of staff and working closely with other departments to ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care.

Nuffield Health Chichester Hospital is a 30-bedded hospital within walking distance of the city centre with free onsite car parking. The hospital has two laminar flow operating theatres, a JAG-accredited endoscopy unit, and two minor treatment rooms in the outpatient department.

We offer a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including free private healthcare and gym membership. If you are a motivated and experienced nurse looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.



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