We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic registered nurse to take on the exciting and dynamic role of Clinical Nurse Specialist in Infection Prevention and Control. Providing clinical expertise in the prevention of infections and management of the healthcare environment to support patients to experience the best patient outcomes. You will be working within a multi-professional services, developing relationships with a wide range of staff not limited to Consultant Microbiologists, Microbiology Lab staff, Facilities and Estates Teams. Building rapport with the clinical areas and supporting the divisions in delivery of infection prevention and control.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) for Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) will work proactively as a member of the infection Prevention and Control Team (IPCT) to ensure the highest standards of infection prevention and control are maintained and evidenced within the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust.
1.2. The CNS for IPC will act as a specialist nurse, providing professional advice and education on the prevention and control of infection to other professionals, multidisciplinary groups, patients and carers 1.3. The CNS IPC will be an effective communicator and a role model to staff, with a visible presence across all clinical departments. 1.4. The CNS for IPC will work with other members of the IPCT to manage patients with infection including interpretation of results and communication of appropriate recommendations. 1.5. The CNS IPC will work with other members of the IPCT to implement effective infection prevention strategies across the organisation and ensure the highest standards of patient care and safety to ensure no patient is harmed by a preventable infection 1.6. The CNS IPC will work with other members of the IPCT in surveillance, audit, monitoring and investigation of infections and to provide advice on and monitor measures for the prevention and control of Infection
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
2.1 The post holder will be visible in the clinical area and act as an expert resource for both staff and patients\clients. 2.2 To act as an expert advisor to all grades and disciplines of staff, in matters relating to infection prevention and control and correcting, when necessary, hazardous and ineffective procedures. 2.3 To act as an expert resource for inpatients and outpatients and their carers giving advice, education and support to help manage their treatment plan effectively. 2.4 To actively promote appropriate support for staff, patients and relatives by visiting wards, departments and community teams, identifying patients known to be carrying alert organisms along with other concerns relating to infection prevention and control, and implementing appropriate action(s).
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
* Master's degree in IPC or a related subject or willing to work to
* Teaching qualification
Skills Abilities/knowledge
* Motivation and enthusiasm for specialty with demonstrable desire to learn and develop practice within the service
* Evidence of continuing personal and professional development
* Highly literate with the ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms. Attention to detail
* Pragmatic and thoughtful approach when dealing with complex situations and or information
* Computer literate with demonstrable ability to handle data, manage databases and other IT platforms.
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.
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