Job Description
Infection Prevention & Control Lead Nurse
Oaklands Hospital | Part Time 22.5 Hours Per Week
Oaklands Hospital are recruiting for an Infection Prevention & Control Lead Nurse to join the team on a part time contract.
The successful candidate will be expected
* To carry out the necessary surveillance to identify and monitor infections within the hospital
* To provide advice on Infection Prevention and Control issues and to contribute in the interpretation and development of local procedures based on group policy for the prevention and control of infection.
* To undertake training and education on Infection Prevention and Control issues.
* To attend and provide reports for Infection Control and Clinical Governance Committees.
* To carry out environmental audits for infection prevention and control throughout the hospital, ensuring that action plans are developed and instigated
* Liaise closely with all heads of department on Infection Prevention and Control issues
* To help create and maintain an environment that will ensure the safety of the patient/client, his or her relatives, visitors and Health Care Workers using infection prevention and control knowledge, communication skills, nursing and teaching skills and attitudes appropriate to each situation
* To co-ordinate all aspects of Infection Prevention and Control issues within the hospital on behalf of the Hospital Director
What you'll bring with you
* Current NMC registration
* At least 30 credits at level 5 or 6 in modules relevant to Infection Prevention and Control Practice or recognised Infection Prevention and Control qualification/willingness to undertake - essential
* A teaching/assessing qualification or equivalent - desirable
* A warm, considerate and empathetic character
* A commitment to support patients and the team
* The ability to make decisions and use your own initiative
* Strong communication skills
* A flexible and positive attitude
Why join us?
At Ramsay Health Care UK, our people are at the heart of our success. Our benefits are designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance and career development, because we’re people caring for people:
Health, Wellbeing & Financial Security
* Private Medical Cover, with the option to add your partner and dependants
* Discounted Bupa Dental Insurance
* Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 your base salary
* Private Pension, with Ramsay matching up to 5% after a qualifying period
* Employee Assistance Programme
Work–Life Balance
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional days
* Flexible shift patterns, where possible
* Family friendly policies including enhanced parental leave
* Volunteer leave to support causes that matter to you
Career Development & Recognition
* Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy to support your career development
* Colleague recognition programme to celebrate our people
Lifestyle & Everyday Perks
* Access to our benefits platform, offering a wide range of discounts
* Cycle2Work scheme
* Subsidised staff restaurant, where possible
* Free parking on site, where possible
About Us:
Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 50 years’ experience. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England.
We love people with a positive, “can do” attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success.
“The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that people – staff and doctors – are Ramsay Health Care’s most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.
All offers of employment in respect of this appointment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service.
We care.
It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.
“The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.
We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.
We care.
It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.
“The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.
We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.