Infection Prevention and Control Nurse
37.5 Hours - Cherwell Hospital (Banbury) & Blakelands Hospital (Milton Keynes)
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Nurse to join our team as an Infection Prevention Control (IPC) Lead Nurse to work cross‑site between our Cherwell Hospital in Banbury and Blakelands Hospital in Milton Keynes.
It is essential you can provide evidence‑based Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) clinical advice and support by leading in surveillance, prevention and control of infection in the hospital setting by promoting and maintaining high standards of IPC practices with regard to the safety of patients, staff and visitors.
We are looking for a professional role model with experience in improving practice in IPC and delivering education to staff. You will demonstrate this with evidence of your commitment to continual professional development.
Duties and responsibilities
* Leading in surveillance, prevention and control of infection in the hospital setting.
* Promoting and maintaining high standards of IPC practices with regard to safety of patients, staff and visitors.
* Delivery of mandatory training in IPC, Hand Hygiene and Aseptic Non‑touch technique (ANTT).
* Demonstrating enthusiasm and commitment to provide a high standard of care to all patients, with excellent communication skills and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and have flexibility.
What you’ll bring with you
* Registered Nurse educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
* Current NMC registration.
* Teaching and assessing qualification or equivalent experience.
* Evidence of recent update of infection prevention and control practice.
* Infection Prevention and Control Course – qualification (desirable).
Essential Experience
* Recent experience as a registered nurse in an acute surgical care environment.
* Previous experience and knowledge of infection prevention and control at ward/departmental level.
Desirable Experience
* Previous experience with surgical site surveillance.
* Tissue viability knowledge.
* Audit/surveillance experience – including Surgical site infection surveillance service (SSISS).
* Familiarity with the Patient safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF) and report writing.
* Policy / procedure writing.
Benefits
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.
Equal Opportunity
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.
All successful candidates will be provided with safeguarding training appropriate to their role.
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