Infection Prevention and Control Nurse, Band 6 (30 hours a week)
We are excited to announce we are looking to recruit a band 6 infection prevention and control Nurse. Are you interested in Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)? Do you want to be part of a friendly, supportive and innovative Infection Prevention and Control team? Then we want to hear from you.
Overview
The successful candidate will participate in the prevention and control of healthcare associated infection within Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GHNHSFT). They will work closely with other team members across the One Gloucestershire System in the ongoing development and implementation of infection control practice in line with both Trust and national requirements.
Infection prevention & control is a top priority for Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Keeping our patients safe from harm is everyone's responsibility. The Infection Prevention & Control Team have a wide ranging programme of activity that focusses on continual improvement in order to deliver the best care for everyone and ensures our patients are at the heart of everything we do.
Responsibilities
* You will inspire and motivate others, and act as a role model and professional source of advice for others.
* A key part of the role will be to use evidence‑based IPC to challenge and innovate new practice to ensure safe service delivery. Support staff to maintain high standards of IPC, deliver infection prevention programmes and optimise management and treatment of patients with infections.
* Ensure IPC remains a highly visible service and an integral part of a robust patient safety programme.
* You will work independently and as a team, prioritise your own workload, and demonstrate understanding of audit and quality improvement.
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
* Knowledge of current issues relating to IPC.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Understanding of audit and quality improvement.
* Ability to prioritise workload and work independently as well as part of a team.
Benefits
* Opportunities to undertake post graduate study, research, and quality improvement projects.
* Mentorship from Band 7 Nurses supporting your development.
* Work in a friendly, supportive, and inclusive team environment.
Team
The successful candidate will be working in the Infection Prevention and Control team. The team is made up of Band 6 & 7 Nurses, a Lead Nurse for IPC and AMS, Infection Control Doctors, Surgical site surveillance team and Antimicrobial Pharmacists. Band 6 IPCNs are allocated mentors and supported by band 7 Nurses to support their development. The IPCT have a vision of no preventable infection by delivering safe care. The team fosters an environment of support, innovation, and work to ensure everything is done with the patient in mind.
The team is friendly and inclusive.
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