Infection Control Specialist Nurse

3 weeks ago


Rishton, United Kingdom Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary Embark on a rewarding journey as our esteemed Infection Prevention and Control Specialist Nurse.
In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in fortifying the health and safety of patients, healthcare professionals, and the community at large.
Your expertise will be crucial in implementing and overseeing meticulous infection prevention and control measures, ensuring a sterile and secure healthcare environment, and upholding compliance with established protocols.
In this role, you will have a highly visible presence in clinical areas and assist the Matron and Director of Infection Prevention in the provision of a comprehensive infection prevention and control programme in Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Elevate your career by joining our healthcare team as an Infection Prevention and Control Specialist Nurse.
If you possess a passion for meticulous infection control and a dedication to maintaining the highest standards of care, we welcome your application to be a cornerstone in our commitment to excellence.
Main duties of the job Join the dynamic Infection Prevention & Control Team (IPCT) and be at the forefront of delivering a stellar clinical service to the Trust
As a vital member, you'll provide specialized nursing expertise in identifying, preventing, monitoring, and controlling infections.
Your role extends to being a knowledgeable resource, facilitating infection control, and actively revising Trust policies.
You will balance diverse work demands, and contribute to the formulation of teaching strategies.
Your passion for logical and structured reporting will shine as you assist in developing audit tools for targeted surveillance.
Critically evaluate information, transform research into actionable advice, and play a pivotal role in shaping infection prevention strategies.
Elevate your career with us as we prioritize excellence in healthcare and infection control
Whilst Infection Control generally cover Monday to Friday, there will be some expectation to also cover some weekend hours and bank holidays.
The ICP team covers a number of sites which include Renal Satellite Units, Community Healthcare Hub, and Derian House Children's Hospice About us We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients.
Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you'd never have done.
You'll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things.
Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.
Job description Job responsibilities Participate in delivering an effective clinical service to the Trust as part of the Infection Prevention & Control Team (IPCT) including providing specialist nursing input within the Infection Prevention & Team in the identification, prevention, monitoring and control of infection within the Trust Provide clinical knowledge, skills and experience in Infection Prevention & Control, acting as a resource and facilitator as required.
To revise and develop Trust policies/protocols relating to infection Prevention & Control.
Participate in ensuring results from the laboratory are actioned daily.
To prioritise own workload taking into account varying demands and resource To assist in the formulation and implementation teaching and learning strategies for different groups of clinical and non-clinical staff.
To produce logical, structured written reports of Post Infection Reviews.
To assist in the identification and development of suitable audit tools as necessary for the targeted surveillance of hospital-acquired infections, as required.
To critically evaluate information and research to formulate advice on the prevention and control of infection.
Person Specification Qualifications and Education Essential Registered professional with NMC Teaching Qualification City and Guilds 7307, ENB 998 or other relevant teaching qualification, mentorship Degree level of education or on a degree pathway Evidence of consistent professional and education development at an advanced level.
Desirable Relevant specialist qualification in Infection Prevention and Control ENB 329, Diploma/degree in Infection Prevention and Control / microbiology Core people management skills, LEO or equivalent.
Knowledge & Experience Essential Up-to-date clinical credibility / competence Knowledge of clinical governance issues such as complaints handling, clinical risk management Knowledge of current NHS and Professional issues Experience of embedding change Experience of establishing partnerships in health care with multi -professional groups and patients and carers Current consolidated experience in infection prevention & control Experience of teaching Evidence of research based practice Evidence of changing practice Desirable Experience / Knowledge within Infection Prevention & Control at ward level / IPC Link nurse



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