Infection Prevention Specialist

1 month ago


Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom NHS Full time
Job Title: Advanced Nurse Practitioner - Infection Prevention Specialist

Join our team as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner - Infection Prevention Specialist at Nuffield Health Chichester Hospital, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth running of our Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) service.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Lead and provide expert advice on IPC to all staff, patients, and service users.
  • Ensure the effective surveillance, management, and reporting of healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) and alert organisms.
  • Audit clinical environments and practices related to IPC, implementing policies and strategies to prevent and control infections.
  • Develop and implement IPC policies and strategies, reviewing and managing projects from the Board Assurance Framework.
  • Train staff in IPC and run IPC meetings with Link staff, leading into Quarterly meetings with the Microbiologist.
  • Carry out investigations when required.
About Us:

Nuffield Health Chichester Hospital is a 30-bedded hospital within walking distance of the city centre, offering a range of services including orthopaedics, gynaecology, urology, and more. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality patient care and a supportive work environment.

Requirements:
  • Registered with the appropriate governing body and holding the relevant qualifications and experience, including NMC.
  • Post-registration experience in infection prevention and control, with the ability to carry out investigations and root cause analysis.
What We Offer:

We offer a competitive salary, a supportive work environment, and opportunities for professional development. This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.



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