Job summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 7 Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to join the IPC team. The IPC CNS will work in conjunction with staff across the UCLH sites to improve IPC practice and reduce hospital acquired infections. The post holder will provide leadership, mentorship, and line management to junior members of the team as well as peer support to the other band 7 IPC CNS within the team. This post requires collaborative working with the IPC team and with all healthcare personnel across the Trust. Working alongside the IPC Consultant Nurses, Senior Nurses, IPC CNSs, Director of Infection Prevention & Control (DIPC) and the IPC Team, the post holder will shape IPC policy and guidance ensuring implementation into practice. The IPC service includes the Trust wide management of isolation prioritisation to aid patient flow ensuring patient safety is maintained. Working alongside the coordination and operational services to review and advise on decontamination, building regulation compliance and the development of Trust wide education and audit programmes amongst others. The post holder will be expected to spend 70% of time within the clinical areas providing education & training and advisory service; offering support and advice to staff clinically and 30% on project work and classroom-based teaching programmes.
Main duties of the job
* Providing and supporting a visible and proactive approach to the prevention, surveillance, investigation, and control of infection. This includes the review, formulation, implementation and education of evidence-based infection prevention and control practices (IPC), in line with national and Trust policy and guidance.
* Providing expert advice to multi-professional colleagues, patients and carers on IPC.
* Contribute to the development and implementation of measures to reduce the incidence of infection.
* Work collaboratively to develop systems and processes to support the organisation's objectives relating to IPC.
* Working with clinical teams across the Trust to implement, monitor and measure compliance relating to infection prevention and control.
* Take a lead in the clinical audit process, including the evaluation and disseminating learning outcomes.
* Developing and delivering educational and training programmes to all disciplines within the Trust.
* Acting as a strong patient advocate, providing visible compassionate leadership, and ensuring that the care of patients reflects best clinical standards.
* Leading on developing and reviewing Trust infection prevention and control policies and guidelines as directed by the nurse consultants / deputy DIPCs.
* Lead the day to day running of the IPC team under the guidance of the Senior IPCNs.
* Act as a line manager and mentor for junior members of the IPC team.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
UCLH sites
* University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
* National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
* Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
* University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
* Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
* University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
* The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
* University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications (Essential)
* NMC registered Nurse
* Mentorship qualification/SSSA
* Working towards MSc in Infection prevention and control or equivalent
* Possesses an excellent understanding of infection prevention and control issues
Knowledge and Qualifications (Desirable)
* Leadership development programme
* Management development programme
Experience (Essential)
* Minimum 2 years working as an IPC nurse at Band 6 or above
* Experience of managing a group of patients with alert organisms
* Experience of advising and educating patients about infection prevention and control
* Experience of managing outbreaks
* Experience of mentoring and facilitating staff's learning
* Experience of auditing infection prevention and control practice
* Experience of investigating infection prevention and control incidents and reporting findings and any learning
* Experience of delivering education sessions and presenting information
* Experience of monitoring environmental factors of IPC in the clinical environment
* Experience of developing standards, guidelines, and policies
* Experience of leading and delegating duties
* Demonstrate an understanding of research, evidence-based practice, and clinical audit.
Experience (Desirable)
* Experience of line management
* Experience of collecting surveillance data
* Experience of reviewing and auditing equipment decontamination
* Experience of publishing articles and/or poster presentations
* Experience of leading quality improvement initiatives
Skills and Abilities (Essential)
* Able to care for patients with invasive devices
* Excellent organisation and managerial skills
* Able to challenge poor practice to optimise patient safety and staff experience.
* Able to work with IT systems including EHRS, Lab systems (WinPath/Helix) and Microsoft packages
* Able to motivate and develop a multidisciplinary team
* Able to effectively elevate issues to the senior IPC team
* Able to work on/under own initiative
* Ability to cope with unpredictable workloads and manage deadlines
Skills and Abilities (Desirable)
* Interviewing and appraisal skills
Communication (Essential)
* Able to effectively elevate issues and concerns to the senior IPC team
* Able to communicate effectively verbally, written and electronically
* Excellent influencing and negotiating skills
* Able to deliver teaching sessions to a wide range of disciplines
* Ability to communicate with external agencies in relation to infection prevention and control issues (e.g., UKHSA, ICBs, CQC)
Personal and People Development (Essential)
* Demonstrate commitment to act as a preceptor / facilitator / mentor
* Demonstrate a commitment to your own personal development
* Demonstrate desire to work in clinical area
* Commitment to an open culture of learning and continuous improvement
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (Essential)
* Demonstrate an understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion framework
Specific Requirements (Essential)
* Hours of work are Monday-Friday 9am to 5pm
* Spend a minimum of 70% of the time within clinical area providing advice and support
* Flexibility to meet the needs of the service including cross site working and participation in the on‑call rota at weekends and bank holidays
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
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
University College Hospital, 250 Euston Road, London, NW1 2PG
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