About this role
Job summary Job overview
An opportunity has arisen within our Infection Prevention and Control Team for an enthusiastic and innovative nurse who is committed to high standards of care and service delivery.
The post holder will work within the operational scope of the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Service, facilitating the prevention, surveillance, investigation and control of infection at LNWUH NHS Trust. This incorporates a variety of settings including acute wards. The post holder will contribute to the IPC strategy of the organisation through participation in educational programmes, development of local policies and guidance based on best practice, compliance audits and the provision of advice to all grades of staff on aspects of IPC. The successful candidate must be able to work both independently and as an effective member of a wider team and be able to work across all sites.
We are looking for aRegistered Nurse with a good understanding of Infection Prevention and Control and have an interest in improving infection prevention and control practice. It is desirable to have experience in training and undertaking audits. They must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and be able to influence and motivate staff. Good collaborative, team working and problem solving skills are essential.
Main duties of the job Main duties of the job
This role involves:
Providing Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) support and advice where necessary; working with stake holders to ensure that their practice is in alignment with national guidance and best evidence-based practice. Developing and delivering IPC mandatory training programmes to clinical and non- clinical staff Being able to work efficiently alone and as part of a team. Maintaining good communication and working relationships with all stakeholders. Organising and prioritising own specialist workload across a range of complex activities. Being able to travel to and work from different sites and to external events when required.
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Job description Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Essentail and Desirable Essential
Registered General Nurse (NMC). Knowledge of prevention & Control. Educated towards Degree Level. Good insight into current infection control developments Excellent communication skills including verbal and written o Ability to work independently prioritising own workload and time management HEART values: honesty, equity, accountability, respect, and teamwork
Desirable
Infection Control module. Experience of knowledge in audit data analysis. Supporting learning in the clinical areas Facilitation skills ; Interpersonal skills and problem solving skills
Essential Essential
Demonstrate commitment to Trust HEART values: honesty, equity, accountability, respect, and teamwork
Desirable
Facilitation skills ; Interpersonal skills and problem solving skills
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.
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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 London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Address London North West Healthcare NHS Trust
Northwick Park Hospital Watford Road, Harrow
Middlesex
HA1 3UJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)