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Infection Specialist Nurse
| Posting date: | 31 December 2024 |
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| Salary: | £37,338.00 to £44,962.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £37338.00 - £44962.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 January 2025 |
| Location: | Liverpool, L7 8YE |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9287-24-2372 |
Summary
Clinical To work alongside with the Infection Team on guidance for clinical teams in the area of OPAT with some on the area of education To provide nursing input into the early discharge of patient on referral to OPAT from ward teams and prevention of admission from Primary care. To provide initial assessment of patient needs after referral to OPAT Be confident in the use of intravenous access. Promote Antimicrobial stewardship. To involve patients and carers/relatives in the development of services. To collect and analyze relevant data in conjunction with the Clinical lead for Infection To liaise with outside health care agencies as necessary To liaise with clinical staff in other areas of healthcare to ensure a seamless service. To review national/local documents and advise on their impact on legislation. To provide readily available information to staff and act as a specialist advisor in all matters relating to OPAT, where specific medical advice is not required. To advise contracting departments, participating in the preparation of documents relating to service specifications and quality standards. To take necessary action to ensure the safety and welfare of staff, patients and visitors in compliance with current Health and Safety To use IT skills to input into MS office applications and specific Infection programmes to ensure the effective communication and storage of patient information relating to OPAT Liaison/Advice To provide advice, information and support to the Quality and Governance To provide advice with regard to risk management, Standards for better Health and other Department of Health guidance. Personal and Professional Development To work with colleagues to continuously improve service and support own personal development through clinical supervision or other agreed formal To represent the Trust in this specialized field of nursing at professional meetings and conferences. To keep informed of current research, developments and statutory provision and disseminate information as appropriate.