Infection Prevention and Control Nurse
at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
London W2, England, United Kingdom -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 18 Sep, 2024 | GBP 57802 Annual | 20 Jun, 2024 | N/A | Good communication skills | No | No |
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Description:
With professional leadership and management provided by the Lead IPC Nurse the post holder will work as a senior member of the Infection Prevention and Control Team to support the development and implementation of the Infection Prevention and Control annual plan, ensuring that the Trust is compliant with all local and national legislation relating to infection prevention and control, including the Health and Social Care Act 2008.
This will include the provision of education, advice and support on the surveillance, investigation and prevention and control of infection within Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust- with a specific focus on the aligned site and clinical division. The post holder will be flexible in the approach to their area of responsibility as well as providing cover for any team member specified and will act as a professional role model providing leadership and specialist advice.
The post holder will provide specialist nursing care and support and deputise for their line manager in the management of their clinical speciality. This will involve dealing with complex situations and having to take appropriate action in a variety of settings.
To act as a clinical expert within the Trust which will involve dissemination of specialist skills and knowledge to all staff groups, patients and others.
To lead on education, surveillance and audit of infection prevention practices across the trust in collaboration with all divisions and the multi-disciplinary team.
To manage a wide range of complex and sometimes conflicting priorities whilst at all times ensuring that the needs of the patient are placed at the centre of care delivery. To provide specialist advice to support and facilitate high quality individualised care to patients in collaboration with the multi-professional team in line with the local and national targets.
Scope and Purpose of Job Description
A job description does not constitute a ‘term and condition of employment’. It is provided only as a guide to assist the employee in the performance of their job. The Trust is a fast moving organisation and therefore changes in employees’ duties may be necessary from time to time. The job description is not intended to be an inflexible or finite list of tasks and may be varied from time to time after consultation/discussion with the postholder.
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert
Responsibilities:
Please refer the Job description for details
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)
Hospital/Health Care
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London W2, United Kingdom