Infection Prevention and Control Nurse • Weston-Super-Mare University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
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This position offers you the opportunity to gain a formal infection prevention and control qualification within this developmental position, should you not already be qualified. What we're looking for: Passion for patient safety and a commitment to advancing infection prevention and control practices. Ability to provide infection prevention and control advice Proven ability to upskill and educate others Proficiency in managing change Excellent interpersonal skills to engage effectively with colleagues and stakeholders Main duties of the job You will be supporting the provision of good infection prevention and control practices and providing advice and continuous education to the Trust. This will involve collaboratively working with the Lead Infection Prevention and Control Nurse to drive our infection prevention and control agenda forward at a local level. This includes: Deliver specialist infection prevention and control advice and support to clinical and non-clinical services Assess infection risks and advice on isolation requirements Educate and upskill new members of the team and develop the future of UHBW Support the team in managing key infection prevention and control improvement initiatives Benefits: Competitive salary package Opportunities for professional development and advancement Supportive work environment within a multi-disciplinary team Contributing to meaningful initiatives in patient safety and infection prevention ensuring a seamless infection prevention and control service Our Infection Prevention and Control Team is a multidisciplinary team; including the Director of Infection Prevention and Control (DIPC), microbiologists, infection prevention and control nurses, and an antimicrobial pharmacist. For an informal meeting or any further information please contact: Selena Luff, Lead Infection Prevention and Control Nurse Selena.Luff@uhbw.nhs.uk 01934 881070 About us University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge. Job description Job responsibilities For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Job description Job responsibilities For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Person Specification Qualifications Essential RGN 1st Level qualification with at least three years post registration experience Current NMC Registration Qualification in Teaching and Assessing or willing to work towards Knowledge and Experience Essential Appropriate post registration experience in nursing Appropriate proven leadership and management experience Desirable Experience of undertaking research or audit projects Skills and Abilities Essential IT skills including use of email and Microsoft Office packages Person Specification Qualifications Essential RGN 1st Level qualification with at least three years post registration experience Current NMC Registration Qualification in Teaching and Assessing or willing to work towards Knowledge and Experience Essential Appropriate post registration experience in nursing Appropriate proven leadership and management experience Desirable Experience of undertaking research or audit projects Skills and Abilities Essential IT skills including use of email and Microsoft Office packages 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Additional information Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) Address Weston General Hosptial Weston-Super-Mare BS23 4TQ Employer's website "}