Infection Prevention and Control Nurse
| Posting date: | 13 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | £35,392.00 to £42,618.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £35392.00 - £42618.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 May 2024 |
| Location: | Nuneaton, CV10 7DJ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9230-24-0269 |
Summary
Clinical 1. Provide specialist advice in the area of infection prevention & control to all health care staff through provision of evidence based advice, guidance and policies to improve the quality of care within the GEH NHS Trust. 2. Provide information/advice regarding infection prevention & control to patients and their visitors/relatives and contribute to the development of patient information resources. 3. To maintain a presence in the clinical areas working with the clinical teams to help prevent infections. 4. To work with external organisations e.g. CCG and Public Health England to share relevant information, and implement agreed standards and protocols. 5. Maintain systems for accurate record keeping and report writing, including the National data bases, maintaining confidentiality. 6. Investigate outbreaks and incidents of infection with other members of the Infection Prevention & Control Team to determine cause, associated risk factors and required intervention. 7. Keep senior management informed about significant infection control risks and situations in their clinical areas. 8. Contribute to the production, updates, implementation and monitoring of infection prevention & control policies and guidelines in collaboration with other experts and specialists, promoting and facilitating evidence based infection prevention & control practice. 9. Contribute to the weekend Infection Prevention & Control cover offering support and guidance to the Trust staff regarding infections and outbreaks. 10. Be a strong patient advocate ensuring that patient care reflects the high clinical standards of the Trust and that patients are treated with dignity and respect. Communicating sensitive and complex information, recognising barriers to understanding taking into account the possibility of hostility. 11. Advise and support staff regarding cleaning and decontamination, ensuring the appropriate policies are adhered to. 12. Participate and support the Infection Prevention & Control Health Care Support Worker with investigation of health care associated infection (HCAI) surveillance, including surgical site surveillance. 13. Assessing and interpreting HCAIs when notified by the laboratory and liaising with the wards regarding patients care and treatment. Educational 1. Devise, implement and evaluate education and training for all staff within the Trust, in conjunction with the senior nurses in the Infection Prevention & Control Team and other educational providers. 2. Take responsibility for own evidence based practice and add to own body of knowledge by keeping up to date with current infection prevention & control developments. 3. Participate in reflective practice and share learning to improve clinical care. 4. Attend and represent the Trust at external study days and conferences. 5. Contribute to internal study days and support the link practitioner role. 6. Devise patient information leaflets and ensure patients understand their infections and treatment. 7. An integral part of the annual flu vaccination programme within the Trust, carrying out vaccination sessions. 8. Training staff to carry out Aseptic Non-touch technique (ANTT) when inserting cannulas, taking blood cultures and other aseptic procedures. 9. Work with students ensuring they follow standard infection prevention precautions, support clinical supervision with all staff. Audit and Surveillance 1. Organise and undertake audits of wards and departments to ensure that infection prevention & control procedures are being carried out in accordance with policies and guidelines. Provide feedback and support the development of action plans and risk assessments. 2. Contribute to and participate in the infection prevention & control surveillance programmes in line with national guidelines and local requirements. Ensure appropriate evaluation and feedback takes place and support the development of action plans. 3. Use surveillance data to identify infection trends and identify appropriate interventions with other members of the multi-disciplinary team. Research and development 1. Engage and lead research and development opportunities to advance patient care and service development. 2. Critically appraise research and use this to inform clinical practice. 3. Look to contribute to the body of evidence nationally by writing papers, producing poster presentations and speaking at national / regional conferences to share knowledge and learning. Leadership & Management 1. Represent the Infection Prevention & Control Team at appropriate meetings. 2. Contribute to relevant reports including the Annual Infection Prevention & Control Report. 3. Contribute to the annual Infection Prevention & Control programme. 4. Build collaborative relationships with teams and colleagues across the Trust and external partners. Supporting outside contracts such as the community dental service and sexual health service across Warwickshire. 5. Act as a source of expert advice at the planning stage of new capital projects and the modification and upgrading of existing hospital premises. 6. Participate in the review and evaluation of the Infection Prevention & Control Service. 7. Contribute to the development of the Infection Prevention & Control Service. 8. Coach and support other health care workers within the Trust and wider community. 9. Act in a professional, supportive and sensitive manner when communicating with staff, patients or relatives by phone. Personal Development 1. Identify personal development needs with the line manager. 2. Develop and maintain knowledge in the speciality of infection prevention & control through reflection on practice, attending professional meetings, relevant courses and conferences as well as self-directed study. . .3 Maintain a current professional portfolio and ensure compliance with relevant registration requirements, NMC/ HPAP. 4. Enhance own knowledge and qualifications by attending a degree level infection prevention and control management course. Relationships Members of the Infection Prevention & Control Team including the Microbiologists and Antimicrobial Pharmacists. Clinical Managers, Matrons, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Ward Managers, Directorate Leads Pharmacists Facilities and Estates Hotel Services Bed Management CCG Infection Prevention & Control Nurse Community Dental Team Community Sexual Health Team Special requirements Take individual responsibility to ensure working practice is safe: Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team May be required to work in a community setting, carrying out audits and education involving driving to locations Role entails walking around the Trust daily visiting wards, standing to present education/training sessions Sitting for long periods in front of a computer