Band 7 Infection Prevention

Found in: Talent UK C2 - 2 weeks ago


Birmingham, United Kingdom Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

Infection Prevention and Control Nurse Band 7 (12-month Secondment)

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, flexible individual to join our infection prevention and control team.

The post holder will support the Lead/Senior infection control nurse in the delivery of the Trust infection control agenda. You will provide clinical expertise which inspires and motivates others to ensure the highest standards of infection prevention and control practice are delivered in accordance with Trust infection prevention and control policy. You will need to have a leadership and management qualities. The individual will be required to carry out Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) audits, risk assessments and provide clinical IPC advice to the organisation.

The successful applicant will be required to work autonomously and as part of the team across all Trust sites. You will require the ability to work in a dynamic, flexible and organised manner, delivering a highly visible and responsive service across the trust.

Applicants should have substantial experience at Band 6 or above. All applicants will hold a first level degree or diploma and evidence post registration education/development in healthcare. It is important that applicants demonstrate a sound knowledge of infection control and experience of implementing infection control in clinical practice and are prepared to travel across trust sites.

Main duties of the job

The primary duties of the nurse are to assist the Lead/Senior Infection Control Nurse with the prevention and control of infection in the Trust, to work autonomously as a practitioner responsible within the operational scope of the Infection Control Team, facilitating the prevention, surveillance, investigation and control of infection within BSMHT.

To participate in education programmes for all grades of clinical and non-clinical staff on aspects on infection control, to improve compliance with best practice.

The post holder will be required to operate flexibly within the Infection Control Team structure to ensure that a comprehensive service is provided to the Trust, and when necessary deputise for the Lead/Senior Infection Control Nurse

About us

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Person Specification

Infection Control experience

Essential

Years of experience

Desirable

Experience at band 7 level

Registered Nurse

Essential

Registered Nurse

Eperience working within Mental Health

Essential

Years of experience

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