Infection Prevention Staff Nurse

Cheltenham Source: WhatJobs

Up to £49,000 per annum pro rata

Cheltenham Hospital | Nursing | Permanent | Part Time

Up to £49,000 per annum pro rata

22.5 hours per week

Nuffield Health is the UK’s largest Healthcare Charity. From our innovative healthcare and leisure facilities to our community access programmes, we’re committed to building a healthier nation. Inside our award-winning hospitals, this starts with commitment to quality and the highest standards of patient care. It starts with you.

Together with the Director of Clinical Service (DCS) in the role of Director of Infection Prevention and Control (DIPC) for the Hospital you will be operationally responsible for the day-to-day management of Infection Prevention and Control for the hospital. In this role you work 20 hours per week as the Infection Prevention Co-ordinator (IPC) for the hospital, and the successful candidate will be funded to attend the Nuffield Health IPC Course run by de Montfort University resulting in Level 6 credits and will then work with the DIPC to lead on IP for the hospital.

IP responsibilities will include practical IP training to both clinical and non-clinical staff, uploading of IP data to the UKHSA database, investigation any infections at the site (with department leads) identifying areas for improvements in care, and chairing the monthly hospital HCAI group and supporting the DIPC to prepare for the quarterly IP&C Committee meetings. There is also an opportunity in the longer term to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to become an Infection Prevention Specialist Nurse.

Experience is beneficial but not necessary as Infection Prevention training and support will be provided but a keen interest in IP and an ability to work independently are essential. The friendly nursing team consists of nurses with a background of all different surgical specialities and there is a culture of strong teamwork and supporting each other.

The senior nursing team strongly believe in personal & professional development and actively encourage staff to partake in annual appraisals and to develop themselves through attendance at study days, learning new clinical skills and sharing knowledge with colleagues.

What are the responsibilities of an Infection Prevention Co-Ordinator / Nurse:

Be part of a close-knit team headed by our director of Clinical Services
With our consultant- led service, you will be working directly with some of the best clinical talent around, gaining experience with new practices, equipment, and facilities
You’ll interact with practitioners from other departments because you understand the importance of continuity in patient care
You will be able to manage a patient workload in a constantly changing environment

What are we looking for in an Infection Prevention Co-Ordinator / Nurse:

Have a registration with the appropriate governing body and have qualifications and experience relevant to your registration, including NMC
Be enthusiastic, highly motivated, and keen to embrace new ideas
Be an excellent communicator and team worker & flexible with regards to shift patterns
Can fully understand each patient's needs and provide individual attention

Like all of we at Nuffield Health, you do what you do because you care. Every one of our brilliant people is passionate about making a real difference.

Helping you feel good.

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy, and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health, and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts, and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you.

Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital.

Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital is in the beautiful area of Cheltenham in Gloucestershire. It has excellent transport links nearby, being very close to the M5 and A417. The hospital has 33 ensuite private bedrooms, 3 theatres and a small ambulatory unit, 12 consulting rooms with access to treatment rooms, diagnostic services including; plain x-ray, MRI, CT, mammography, and ultrasound.

We provide a full range of medical and surgical specialities delivered in state-of-the-art clinical facilities, including orthopaedics, cosmetic surgery, spinal services, sports injury, ENT, gynaecology, urology, as well as a rapid access breast clinic.