Lead Nurse for Infection Prevention and Control

3 weeks ago


StocktononTees, United Kingdom North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

The post holder reports directly to the Associate Director of Nursing, Clinical Safety and Deputy Director of Infection Prevention and Control The post holder will have a key role in the planning, provision and promotion of a comprehensive IPC Service for North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust. Working alongside the senior nursing team to co-ordinate and develop a quality infection prevention and control service; providing leadership, support and guidance to all trust staff and ensuring a patient focussed service whilst managing the IPC Team. Will support the development and lead the delivery of Trust wide projects, plans and policies that support the infection prevention and control strategy. To provide advice and professional leadership to senior leaders within the Organisation in relation to issues of infection prevention and control. Key role in shaping, planning and delivering high quality, innovative, patient and staff focused projects and work streams to support the delivery of safe and effective care.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work with minimal guidance to support the strategic objectives of the Trust, focusing on infection, prevention and control. They will use their own professional judgement, experience and knowledge to interpret and address a range of operational and strategic issues.

Work in collaboration with clinical and non-clinical teams both internally and externally to provide expert advice in all matters related to infection, prevention and control prioritising patient and staff safety.

Advise on the management of patients with communicable disease in accordance with the current evidence base, specifically the IPC Manual for England and statutory requirements.

To support regular analysis and interpretation of complex data relating to infection prevention and control and using this data to inform practice, education and innovative quality improvements.

As part of the quality senior team, lead and participate in the implementation of the IPC strategy, assurance framework and both local and regional improvement plans.

Alongside the Associate Director of Nursing, undertake a review of infection prevention and control service delivery and support production of the annual Director of Infection Prevention and Control report.

About us

At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.

We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition - a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.

We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

We recruit for values and "Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool"

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work alongside clinical and non-clinical teams to support a wide range of IPC issues. Supporting to ensure the application of best-practice, national guidance and local policy to provide safe and effective patient care.

The post holder will work with the Associate Director of Nursing to ensure that systems and processes are in place to support ongoing compliance with CQC and other relevant regulatory bodies.

The post holder will plan and lead meetings where appropriate. Assisting in the management of outbreaks of infection and contribute to the production of reports and identification of learning and actions. Co-ordinate and provide leadership and subject matter expertise in outbreak meetings, identifying key actions and ensuring that they are completed.

To balance a complex workload to meet the changing demands of services and strategic priorities.

Manage own time and diary commitments.

Deliver high quality work to agreed deadlines and being able to balance competing priorities.

To balance a complex workload to meet the changing demands of services and strategic priorities.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

Professional Nursing or Midwifery qualification at Level 6 Experience at Senior Level Masters level qualification or evidence working towards/evidence of equivalent knowledge and experience to masters level

Desirable

Understanding of IPC practice Experience of working in an IPC team IPC in the Built Environment Project Management

Experience

Essential

Experience of leading a team Experience of Project Management

Desirable

Leadership qualification Experience of producing reports

Knowledge

Essential

Understanding of infection prevention and control in varying healthcare systems

Desirable

Understanding of the National IPC manual for England Experience of interpreting data

Skills and Attributes

Essential

Flexibility in approach to working.

Management/Supervision

Essential

Experience of managing staff and systems of work

Communication

Essential

Excellent communication skills

Finance and Physical Resources

Desirable

Experience of management a budget

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