Ramsay Fitzwilliam Peterborough has an exciting opportunity for an Infection prevention and Control Lead Nurse to join our experienced and dynamic team.
Reporting to the Head of Clinical Services, you will be responsible for the co-ordination and development of a quality infection prevention and control service providing leadership, support and guidance to all staff Delivering on the ANTT accreditation strategy Delivering ANNT training as well as IPC induction The post holder will demonstrate a high level of autonomy to challenge inappropriate practice and must demonstrate clinical decision-making to assist in containing and reducing the incidence of infection through risk assessment, surveillance, audit, intervention and education. Responsible for providing advice to patients, visitors and staff across the organisation. This will include the provision of education and training to all grades of staff, and empowering staff to facilitate the prevention and control of infection. Inputting data to PHE and local datix reporting systems Writing the annual infection control plan Completing thermatic reviews for individual or clusters of infections
About us
Lead Nurse Infection Control Part-Time 16 hours Ramsay Fitzwilliam Peterborough has an exciting opportunity for an Infection prevention and Control Lead Nurse to join our experienced and dynamic team. You may be a part time IPCN who is looking for an additional part time role or you may be a current link nurse who is looking for the next step in your development. Our immaculate hospital has a full multi-disciplinary team onsite, practice advanced treatments and offer everything from screening through to leading-edge surgical procedures in specialist fields like, orthopaedic and general surgery delivered through our expert and caring clinical teams. Duties and responsibilities:
Reporting to the Head of Clinical Services, you will be responsible for the co-ordination and development of a quality infection prevention and control service providing leadership, support and guidance to all staff Delivering on the ANTT accreditation strategy Delivering ANNT training as well as IPC induction The post holder will demonstrate a high level of autonomy to challenge inappropriate practice and must demonstrate clinical decision-making to assist in containing and reducing the incidence of infection through risk assessment, surveillance, audit, intervention and education. Responsible for providing advice to patients, visitors and staff across the organisation. This will include the provision of education and training to all grades of staff, and empowering staff to facilitate the prevention and control of infection. Inputting data to PHE and local datix reporting systems Writing the annual infection control plan Completing thermatic reviews for individual or clusters of infections What you'll bring with you
Current NMC registration At least 30 credits at level 5 or 6 in modules relevant to Infection Prevention and Control Practice or recognised Infection Prevention and Control qualification/willingness to undertake - essential A teaching/assessing qualification or equivalent - desirable A warm, considerate and empathetic character A commitment to support patients and the team The ability to make decisions and use your own initiative Strong communication skills A flexible and positive attitude Benefits
25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period Flexible shift patterns available where possible Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy Free Parking on site (where possible) Subsidised staff restaurant (where possible) Concerts for Carers Employee Assistance Programme Cycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords The Blue Light Card Scheme About Us: Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 50 years' experience. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We love people with a positive, "can do" attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success. "The Ramsay Way" culture recognises that people - staff and doctors - are Ramsay Health Care's most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success. All offers of employment in respect of this appointment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service. We care. It's more than what we do, it's who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964. "The Ramsay Way" culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success. We are proud to support the UK's Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD's Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.
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