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Bedford, Bedford, United Kingdom NHS Full time
Job Title: Clinical Nurse Specialist - Infection Prevention & Control

We are seeking an experienced and ambitious IPC nurse to join our Infection Prevention & Control Team at Bedford Hospital as a Clinical Nurse Specialist.

About the Role

The successful candidate will lead on risk assessment, surveillance, audit, training & education, policies & guideline development. They will also deputise for the Senior IPC nurse as required and undertake line management responsibilities.

Main Responsibilities
  1. Work closely with the Director of IPC and the IPC Team in the planning, provision and promotion of a comprehensive 7-day service for the Trust.
  2. Provide comprehensive assistance and support to the IPC team across Bedford hospital and community satellite clinics.
  3. Deputise for and manage the day to day running of core business functions in the absence of the senior IPC nursing team.
  4. Ensure compliance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008.
  5. Work in partnership with key stakeholders across the local health economy to respond to the evolving infection prevention agenda.
  6. Provide advice, training and information to staff in the Trust.
  7. Support the development and implementation of a program across the Trust that will achieve prevention, surveillance, investigation and control of infection in line with national guidance for Infection Control.
About Us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas. We are a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff.

The job holder will be expected to attend further training to develop existing knowledge and skill base as directed. They will also be responsible for advising and facilitating expert care to patients with infections, in collaboration with nursing and medical staff.

The successful candidate will be based at Bedford Hospital, but will on occasion be required to visit satellite sites and the Luton & Dunstable Hospital. The role will involve 7 day working, with the expectation of working approximately 1 in 4 weekends.

Person Specification
  • Experience at band 6 or above in an IPC / health protection role.
  • Management or leadership qualification or experience.
  • Relevant teaching qualification.
  • Master's degree or role specific professional knowledge acquired through specialist training, experience/short courses to Master's Level equivalent.
Requirements
  • Evidence of writing policies / guidelines.
  • Teaching experience.
  • Audit and Surveillance experience.
  • Management and leadership skills.
  • Experience of report writing.
Skills and Knowledge
  • Proven clinical knowledge and expertise in relation to Infection Prevention & Control.
  • Excellent presentation, communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Developed interpersonal and influencing skills.
  • Self-motivated and able to work under own initiative and prioritise workload appropriately to meet tight deadlines.
  • Ability to manage complex clinical and operational situations that involve staff from all levels within an organisation.
Personal Qualities
  • Highly developed interpersonal skills.
  • IT skills including the ability to use a variety of clinical systems and Microsoft applications.
  • Desire to pursue own professional development and support development of other members of the team.
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.