Infection, prevention control nurse inCranbrook inCranbrook PUBLISHED 2 DEC 2023
Benenden Hospital rBXHenJO
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Lead and implement the hospitals annual IPC work plan, and with the support of the Clinical Governance Lead, critically appraise and evaluate IPC practice through a structured audit programme
Provides specialist IPC advice to all disciplines of staff
Review reported IPC incidents, ensure investigations are completed, severity identified and required actions undertaken
Implement the IPC audit schedule within the hospital, undertaking audits and working with departments on key actions
Collate IPC data for all relevant hospital committee meetings, preparing accurate reports
Oversee surveillance programme for HCAI, reported symptom surveillance, surgical site surveillance
Ensure environmental cleaning is sufficient and appropriate to the level of risk in each area in partnership with housekeeping department
Provide advice to the hospital on the purchase/introduction and use of equipment in relation to IPC issues
Oversee the hospitals IPC training, delivering key training where required.
Support the local Waste Officer in all waste management, including specifically in the management of the clinical waste stream
Support and oversee the IPC link practitioners to undertake their roles within their areas
We are currently recruiting for an experienced staff nurse who has a real passion for infection prevention and control. Who will continue to deliver on the very high standards of care and cleanliness that Benenden hospital has.
The IPC Nurse is responsible for preparing and delivering the hospitals local IPC programme. Including the identification of IPC risks to the hospital, its patients and staff and the implementation and monitoring of actions to identify, manage and reduce risks.
You will be highly visible across the hospital and accessible as this is a patient, customer and colleague facing role. working closely alongside Housekeeping, Governance, Procurement and Clinical teams.
This is a permanent, part time role working 3 days a week. The working pattern willtypically be Mon Fri however may include some evening/weekend working to suit the needs of the business.
The position reposts into the The Clinical Governance lead
- Demonstrate leadership and clinical advice in relation to the key dimensions of IPC responsibilities, providing assurance to the Clinical Governance Lead and the DIPC that IPC processes are being effectively delivered
- Working with the Clinical Governance Lead and relevant service leads, will be responsible for the implementation of the Hospital IPC work plan, providing assurance to the DIPC that all milestones are being met
- Ensure departmental IPC risk assessments are in place reflecting controls that are effective, reviewed minimum of annually
- Provide expert advice around IPC issues placing emphasis on the integration of IPC to organisational strategy and service development to achieve consistently high-quality care and patient safety
- Ensure that IPC policies are up to date and reviewed in accordance with best practice guidance
- Demonstrate awareness of regulatory and national requirements taking appropriate action to ensure that these are fully adhered to.
- Manage IPC related incidents, including reporting, investigating and sharing learning
- Coordinate the hospitals IPC link nurses/practitioners, ensuring active participation in activities supporting surveillance, audit and training.
Lead and implement the hospitals annual IPC work plan, and with the support of the Clinical Governance Lead, critically appraise and evaluate IPC practice through a structured audit programme
Provides specialist IPC advice to all disciplines of staff
Review reported IPC incidents, ensure investigations are completed, severity identified and required actions undertaken
Implement the IPC audit schedule within the hospital, undertaking audits and working with departments on key actions
Collate IPC data for all relevant hospital committee meetings, preparing accurate reports
Oversee surveillance programme for HCAI, reported symptom surveillance, surgical site surveillance
Ensure environmental cleaning is sufficient and appropriate to the level of risk in each area in partnership with housekeeping department
Provide advice to the hospital on the purchase/introduction and use of equipment in relation to IPC issues
Oversee the hospitals IPC training, delivering key training where required.
Support the local Waste Officer in all waste management, including specifically in the management of the clinical waste stream
Support and oversee the IPC link practitioners to undertake their roles within their areas
We are currently recruiting for an experienced staff nurse who has a real passion for infection prevention and control. Who will continue to deliver on the very high standards of care and cleanliness that Benenden hospital has.
The IPC Nurse is responsible for preparing and delivering the hospitals local IPC programme. Including the identification of IPC risks to the hospital, its patients and staff and the implementation and monitoring of actions to identify, manage and reduce risks.
You will be highly visible across the hospital and accessible as this is a patient, customer and colleague facing role. working closely alongside Housekeeping, Governance, Procurement and Clinical teams.
This is a permanent, part time role working 3 days a week. The working pattern willtypically be Mon Fri however may include some evening/weekend working to suit the needs of the business.
The position reposts into the The Clinical Governance lead
- Demonstrate leadership and clinical advice in relation to the key dimensions of IPC responsibilities, providing assurance to the Clinical Governance Lead and the DIPC that IPC processes are being effectively delivered
- Working with the Clinical Governance Lead and relevant service leads, will be responsible for the implementation of the Hospital IPC work plan, providing assurance to the DIPC that all milestones are being met
- Ensure departmental IPC risk assessments are in place reflecting controls that are effective, reviewed minimum of annually
- Provide expert advice around IPC issues placing emphasis on the integration of IPC to organisational strategy and service development to achieve consistently high-quality care and patient safety
- Ensure that IPC policies are up to date and reviewed in accordance with best practice guidance
- Demonstrate awareness of regulatory and national requirements taking appropriate action to ensure that these are fully adhered to.
- Manage IPC related incidents, including reporting, investigating and sharing learning
- Coordinate the hospitals IPC link nurses/practitioners, ensuring active participation in activities supporting surveillance, audit and training.
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