Job summary
An opportunity has arisen to join our Infection, Prevention and Control Team at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, based at the Conquest Hospital.
The successful candidate will work as part of a team facilitating the prevention, surveillance, investigation and control of infection for both acute and community integrated care. You will have a sound knowledge of clinical nursing and an understanding of the basic principles of infection control. You will need to have the ability and drive to empower and facilitate effective infection control practice.
You will be based at the Conquest hospital but work at other Trust sites when required. We offer a supportive, development focused environment with access to training and ongoing professional development.
This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate who wishes to increase their experience, knowledge and learn new skills.
Main duties of the job
As an Infection Prevention and Control Nurse you will provide specialist advice to the multi-disciplinary team, patients and visitors. The role will include staff education and training using evidence based practice.
You will work with the team to contain and reduce the incidence of infection across the Trust through risk assessment, surveillance, audit, intervention and education and national and local policy. You will support the delivery of the Trust's IPC strategy and annual programme of work. and take part in quality improvement initiatives.
You will be involved in responding to and supporting the management of outbreaks and incidents of infection, necessitating the wearing of personal protective equipment.
You will need the ability to work as part of a team and also as a proactive autonomous member of the Infection Prevention and Control Team and have excellent communication skills. It is important that you can prioritise your workload and are able to motivate others.
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Job Description attached.
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level registered general nurse
- Evidence of continued professional development to diploma level specialist training or equivalent knowledge and experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development in specialism
Desirable
- Infection control post graduate qualification (e.g. infection control module) or a willingness to undertake
- Relevant teaching qualification (e.g. ENB998, City & Guilds 730 or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 3 years post registration experience
- Experience of training of supervision of staff
- Experience of activities related to infection control (e.g. Link facilitator or equivalent)
Desirable
- Experience in undertaking audits or quality improvement relating to infection control
- Experiences of managing own workload
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Conquest Hospital
The Ridge
St Leonards-on-Sea
TN37 7RD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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