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Infection Prevention and Control Nurse | London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 10 July 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £40,701 - £48,054 Per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 August 2024 |
| Location: | Harrow Middlesex, HA1 3UJ |
| Company: | London North West Healthcare NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6440145/337-NP-7962FA |
Summary
An opportunity has arisen within our Infection Prevention and Control Team for an enthusiastic and innovative nurse who is committed to high standards of care and service delivery.
The post holder will work within the operational scope of the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Service, facilitating the prevention, surveillance, investigation and control of infection at LNWUH NHS Trust. This incorporates a variety of settings including acute wards. The post holder will contribute to the IPC strategy of the organisation through participation in educational programmes, development of local policies and guidance based on best practice, compliance audits and the provision of advice to all grades of staff on aspects of IPC. The successful candidate must be able to work both independently and as an effective member of a wider team and be able to work across all sites.
We are looking for aRegistered Nurse with a good understanding of Infection Prevention and Control and have an interest in improving infection prevention and control practice. It is desirable to have experience in training and undertaking audits. They must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and be able to influence and motivate staff. Good collaborative, team working and problem solving skills are essential.
This role involves:
• Providing Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) support and advice where necessary; working with stake holders to ensure that their practice is in alignment with national guidance and best evidence-based practice.
• Developing and delivering IPC mandatory training programmes to clinical and non- clinical staff
• Being able to work efficiently alone and as part of a team.
• Maintaining good communication and working relationships with all stakeholders.
• Organising and prioritising own specialist workload across a range of complex activities.
• Being able to travel to and work from different sites and to external events when required.
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country’s top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
• St Mark’s Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
• Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Infection Prevention and Control Nursejob description and person specification
Department:Infection Prevention and Control
Division:Corporate
Responsible to: Matron for Infection Prevention and Control
Accountable to:Deputy Director Infection Prevention and Control
Band:Band 6
Hours:37.5
Location*:All sites
*To meet the needs of the Trust’s services you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work.
Our vision and values
Our vision isqualityat our HEART
Quality…
Delivering quality means consistently meeting requirements and exceeding expectations.
We strive to deliver quality in everything we do – from the clinical care we provide and the employment opportunities we offer, to the support services and systems that underpin our care.
And in delivering high-quality clinical care, we mean services that are safe, effective, offer a good patient experience, are timely, equitable, and sustainable.
…at our HEART
By placing quality at our heart, everything we do as an organisation should further our ability to deliver quality.
This includes the people we hire, the skills our employees develop, the behaviours we celebrate, how we think and act, the investments we make, our systems and processes, and our organisational values.
Our vision also encompasses ourHEARTvalues, which were shaped and developed in 2017 by more than 2,500 employees as well as many patients. The values describe how we interact with each other and our patients and underpin everything we do and say to achieve our vision:
Y Honesty:we’re truthful, we’re open, and wespeak up
Y Equity:we’re kind and caring, we act with fairness, and we’reunderstanding
Y Accountability:we’re professional, we strive for excellence, and weimprove
Y Respect:we’re attentive and helpful, we’re appreciative, and we act withempathy
Y Teamwork:we involve others, we support our colleagues, and we set cleargoals.
You can read more about our vision, values and objectives atlnwh.nhs.uk/OWF.
Our objectives
Our objectives set out how we plan to realise our vision. They offer our employees, partners and our communities clarity about what we will do.
· We will provide high-quality, timely and equitable care in a sustainable way
· We will be a high-quality employer where all our people feel they belong and are empowered to provide excellent services and grow their careers
· We will base our care on high-quality, responsive, and seamless non-clinical and administrative services
· We will build high-quality, trusted ways of working with our local people and partners so that together we can improve the health of our communities
You can read more about our vision, values and objectives atlnwh.nhs.uk/OWF.
Job Summary
TheInfection Prevention and Control Nurse will work within the operational scope of the Infection Prevention and Control Service, facilitating the prevention, surveillance, investigation, and control of infection. The post holder will contribute to the Infection Prevention and Control Strategy of the organization through participation in educational programmes, development of local policies and guidance based on best practice, compliance audits and the provision of specialist advice to all the healthcare workers. The post holder must be able to work independently across the acute and non-acute setting like sexual health clinics and dental practices setting and be an effective member of the wider team
Structure
Key responsibilities
• To interpret and explain the significance of microbiological data to members of the healthcare team
• To provide advice and support in relation to the necessary infection prevention and control measures, ensuring relevant actions and correct techniques are implemented and reviewed
• Provide advice, support, training, and audits as part of the Service Level Agreement to GP’s, Care homes and dentists
• To work within the infection prevention and control team providing input in the identification, prevention, monitoring, and control of infection within the Trust.
• The post holder will be required to have a visible presence in promoting best practice across clinical and non-clinical environments to prevent and minimise the risk of healthcare associated infections, 80% in the clinical areas.
• Provide Infection Prevention and Control knowledge on all aspects of patient care to clients, carers, Trust staff and other relevant external agencies
• Ensure Infection Prevention and Control is incorporated into multi-disciplinary policies and procedures
• Have the authority to request microbiological investigations, be capable of interpreting and acting on results
• Investigate outbreaks of cross infection. Analyse the situation and interpret information gathered. Document findings, provide immediate actions/recommendations, closing facilities as required
• Assess plan, implement and evaluate care for patients with alert organisms. Advise on isolation techniques and supervise the introduction of such techniques in specific situation
• Promote health education within the clinical environment, providing advice to patient and family and others
• Provide clinically based training in the basic skills of asepsis, intravenous cannulation, management of central venous devices, catheterisation and blood culture technique.
• Monitor and report standards of cleanliness in the patient environment and other clinical areas
• To review critical incidents and produce written reports with recommendations where necessary
• To incorporate relevant legislation and national guidance into clinical practice.
• Use a variety of communication techniques to ensure effective communication and collaborative working, including challenging poor practice
· Participate in Trust wide multi-disciplinary for a ensuring that infection prevention and control is given a high profile within clinical and non-clinical activity in the Trust
• Be Visible and available within the clinical environment in order to act as specialist resource for staff, patients and visitors on all matters pertaining to infection prevention and control
• Work closely with the Occupational Health Service providing specialist advice and guidance on infection prevention and control matters in relation to staff
• With the Deputy Director of Infection Prevention and Control/Infection Control Doctor /IPC matron initiate discussion and outbreak meetings
• Recognise the legal implications of patient documentation, therefore maintaining accurate records in line with Trust policies and NMC Code of Conduct
• Adhere to Trust policies pertaining to patient confidentiality/ Data Protection Act/ Caldicott Recommendations
• Together with the Infection Prevention and Control nursing Team plan an implement a comprehensive mandatory training and education package for all healthcare workers
• Ensure regular evaluation of ward/ department/ clinical environment procedure and practices ensuring that there is compliance the agreed policies
• Provide feedback and facilitation of action plans
• Participate in the audit process, including the development of tools, writing of reports, dissemination findings and recommendations implemented
• Liaise with clinical procurement department to ensure that medical equipment and furnishings for clinical areas meet agreed standards
• To prepare and use a variety of methods to deliver information effectively
• To help foster a culture that values learning and development
• Work flexibly across the organisation
• Participate in on call, out of hours rota
This advert closes on Wednesday 24 Jul 2024