Infection Control Nurse | Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 20 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £43,742 - £50,056 p.a. pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 19 June 2024 |
| Location: | Cambridge, CB2 2QQ |
| Company: | Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6284829/180-F-247221 |
Summary
The Infection Control Nurse is a key member of the Infection, Prevention and Control Team (IPC) and is expected to be highly skilled and knowledgeable in IPC practice and priorities in reducing hospital acquired infections. You will act as an advisor, disseminating specialist skills and knowledge and be visible, accessible and approachable to staff, patients and visitors acting as a role model at all times.
Through analysis of data and audit programmes they will ensure high standards of care are being delivered and maintained in terms of prevention and control of infection and instigate remedial action and monitoring as necessary.
Day to day management of infection control issues including outbreaks, providing staff support and running Incident Management Team meetings (IMTs).
Visiting patients to inform them of their infection and providing ongoing education to clinical staff.
The ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team for the benefit of the patients is essential.
The confidence to make clinical decisions and empower to staff to adhere to infection control guidance.
Come Nurse with us…
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It’s a great place to nurse, work and live.
You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together – Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
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Closing date is midnight on 2 June 2024
Interviews are due to be held on 10 June 2024
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
• Our values and reputation for outstanding care
• Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
• Career and development opportunities
• Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
• Research experience and opportunities
• Lovely location and quality of life
• Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
This advert closes on Sunday 2 Jun 2024