About this role
Job summary
The Band 6 Infection Prevention and Control Nurse (Commissioned Services) will work within the Infection Prevention and Control Team to support the delivery of commissioned Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) and Tuberculosis (TB) services across Cheshire West and Chester. The post holder will work closely with the Infection Prevention and Control Nurse Specialist and Tuberculosis Specialist Nurse to deliver the IPC and TB work programme in line with agreed service specifications and key performance indicators.
Responsibilities include outbreak prevention and management, infection surveillance, patient safety reviews, audit, education and training, quality improvement and the provision of specialist infection prevention advice to health and social care providers. The post holder will work collaboratively with NHS organisations, local authorities, commissioners, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), care providers and other stakeholders to reduce the risk of healthcare associated infections, improve patient safety and promote best practice across the health and social care economy.
The role requires autonomous practice, strong leadership skills and the ability to build effective partnerships across organisational boundaries while ensuring contractual, regulatory and governance requirements are met. This post is part time 22.5 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
The Band 6 Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Nurse will support the delivery of commissioned IPC and Tuberculosis services across Cheshire West and Chester. Working alongside the Infection Prevention and Control Nurse Specialist and Tuberculosis Specialist Nurse, the post holder will provide specialist infection prevention advice, support outbreak prevention and management, undertake surveillance and patient safety reviews, and contribute to the reduction of healthcare associated infections.
The role includes delivering education and training, undertaking audits, supporting quality improvement initiatives, analysing infection prevention data, and providing assurance to commissioners and healthcare providers. The post holder will work collaboratively with care homes, primary care services, community providers, local authorities, commissioners and the UK Health Security Agency to promote best practice and ensure compliance with national standards and contractual requirements.
The successful candidate will work autonomously, manage a varied workload, support service development, contribute to governance and reporting requirements, and act as a clinical role model, helping to improve patient safety and infection prevention standards across the health and social care system.
About us
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.
We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.
Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.
As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.
At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: [email protected] or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £15 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse - RNA/RNMH/RNLD
- Relevant IPC Qualification or willing to undertake within 6 months of commencing employment.
- Relevant degree or evidence of working towards with a completion date within 2 years of commencing employment.
- Working knowledge and understanding of Tuberculosis or willing to undertake additional training within 6 months of commencing employment.
Desirable
- Relevant teaching qualification or equivalent experience
- Non-Medical Prescribing (NMP) qualification
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of IPC
- Experience of audit tools and audit experience
- Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams
- Ability to balance clinical caseload.
- Ability to communicate with a wide range of health care professionals, on a variety of complex and sensitive issues which require persuasive and empathetic skills.
- Ability to work autonomously, manage / prioritise own workload.
- Willingness to achieve competence in a range of skills as required for the role.
- Ability to work under pressure across competing priorities.
Desirable
- Experience in service development
Experience
Essential
- Service development and implementation/management of change.
- Be able to present written information in a logical, accurate manner
- Good presentation skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work autonomously
- Ability to deliver training to a wide range of staff groups
Desirable
- Experience of working in community/primary care services
- Experience of nursing in different specialities.
Trust Values
Essential
- Demonstrate alignment with Trust Values (6 C's: Commitment, Communication, Care, Courage, Compassion, Competency)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Redesmere Building
Redesmere. Trust Headquarters, The Countess Of Chester Health Park, Liverpool Road,
Chester
CH2 1BQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)