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Band 6 - Infection Prevention Control Senior Specialist Practitioner
3 months ago
Job summary
Are you an experienced Infection Prevention Practitioner in the acute setting?
Do you have a passion for quality and safe patient care? Are you highly motivated?
Two exciting opportunities have arisen at West Herts Teaching Hospitals to join the expanding Infection Prevention and Control Team (IPCT).
The two new team members will be instrumental in setting up divisional working within the Trust with the existing team members, building relationships with clinical staff across the three sites.
The posts are key to the delivery of our annual plan which seeks to embed evidence-based practice and brilliant basics.
Please note post will be moved up to a Band 7 when competences have been met.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to:o Provide specialist advice and expertise to support the prevention, surveillance, and control of infection across Contribute to the day-to-day maintenance and further development of a high-quality proactive, responsive, and accessible infection prevention and control Developing and reviewing specialist infection control policies and protocols, in order to promote and maintain the highest standards of infection prevention and control practice that is evidence and research-based, provide training and education to increase awareness of infection prevention and control issues and antimicrobial stewardship amongst all disciplines and grades of Colleagues within the Contribute to the Annual Infection Prevention and Control work programme on behalf of the Infection Prevention & Control Team (IPCT).o Create quality improvement projects across a wide range of settings to support the best evidence Support the Band 6 IPC specialist practitioner Assesses patients/clients, plans, and implements care in a variety of settings, and provides highly specialist advice; maintain associated recordso Undertakes research and leads clinical audits in own specialist area.
About us
There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Major redevelopment works are planned as part of the New Hospital Programme. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.
The trust has recently gained 'teaching hospital' status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.
We are a flexible working employer
At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.
We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you are interested in working in the Infection Prevention and Control Team but do not yet have the experience, please contact Hannah Bysouth to register your interest.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
Qualified nurse, midwife or allied health professional with a degree Mentoring/ teaching qualification Post graduate study in the specialty
Desirable
Working towards Masters
Knowledge
Essential
Extensive knowledge of IPC gained from band 6 position in an IPC team Self-driven to find out information from external sources. Ability to critically analyse evidence and academic articles
Experience
Essential
Working as an accomplished practitioner in field of practice at band 6 level. Experience of IPC in acute setting. Experienced in education delivery in different settings clinical area and classroom.
Desirable
Experience in healthcare education.
Skills and ability
Essential
IT literate Able to design and deliver training to meet educational needs of audience. Excellent interpersonal skills with colleagues across specialities and professions, as well as patients and visitors Excellent organisational skills for arranging audits and training. Proficient in management of patients with alert organisms.
Desirable
Social media skills.