Infection Prevention and Control Nurse inWeston-Super-Mare inWeston-Super-Mare PUBLISHED 21 MAY 2024
What might it look like to work here?
Stand by, we'll show you...
Stand by, we'll show you...
Contributing to meaningful initiatives in patient safety and infection prevention ensuring a seamless infection prevention and control service.
Job summaryAre you an experienced nurse looking for a new challenge? Do you want to develop new skills and gain a new qualification within an essential and unique speciality?
Join the Infection Prevention and Control team at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust as a Band 6 Infection Prevention and Control Specialist Nurse!
Predominantly based at Weston General Hospital in Weston-super-Mare you'll play a vital role in enhancing infection prevention practices and minimising hospital-acquired infections across UHBW.
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
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
- 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
For an informal meeting or any further information please contact:
Selena Luff, Lead Infection Prevention and Control Nurse
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
Essential
- Appropriate post registration experience in nursing
- Appropriate proven leadership and management experience
- Experience of undertaking research or audit projects
Essential
- IT skills including use of email and Microsoft Office packages
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
Essential
- Appropriate post registration experience in nursing
- Appropriate proven leadership and management experience
- Experience of undertaking research or audit projects
Essential
- IT skills including use of email and Microsoft Office packages
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 2, 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 2, 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
Job summary
Are you an experienced nurse looking for a new challenge? Do you want to develop new skills and gain a new qualification within an essential and unique speciality?
Join the Infection Prevention and Control team at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust as a Band 6 Infection Prevention and Control Specialist Nurse!
Predominantly based at Weston General Hospital in Weston-super-Mare you'll play a vital role in enhancing infection prevention practices and minimising hospital-acquired infections across UHBW.
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:
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:
For an informal meeting or any further information please contact:
Selena Luff, Lead Infection Prevention and Control Nurse
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
Essential
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Essential
Essential
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 2, 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 2, 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
Are you an experienced nurse looking for a new challenge? Do you want to develop new skills and gain a new qualification within an essential and unique speciality?
Join the Infection Prevention and Control team at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust as a Band 6 Infection Prevention and Control Specialist Nurse!
Predominantly based at Weston General Hospital in Weston-super-Mare you'll play a vital role in enhancing infection prevention practices and minimising hospital-acquired infections across UHBW.
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
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
- 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
For an informal meeting or any further information please contact:
Selena Luff, Lead Infection Prevention and Control Nurse
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
Essential
- Appropriate post registration experience in nursing
- Appropriate proven leadership and management experience
- Experience of undertaking research or audit projects
Essential
- IT skills including use of email and Microsoft Office packages
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
Essential
- Appropriate post registration experience in nursing
- Appropriate proven leadership and management experience
- Experience of undertaking research or audit projects
Essential
- IT skills including use of email and Microsoft Office packages
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 2, 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 2, 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
More information related to this job opportunity, from jobsincare:
Possible interview questions for this job
Click to view Start practice interview NEW!
Please wait...this will take a moment...
Please wait...this will take a moment...
More from University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
inWeston-Super-Mare
51.34560012817383 -2.9612600803375244 Weston-Super-Mare, United Kingdom 
Locations are approximate.
Learn more