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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic, and innovative Band 6 Nurse to join our Infection Prevention and Control team, providing services across Acute Care, Women’s and Children’s Services, and the Health and Social Care Partnership. The team is based at Victoria Hospital but delivers expertise across all NHS Fife sites and care homes.
We are looking for a self-motivated, experienced Adult Registered Nurse, with current UK NMC Registration, who possesses good written and verbal communication skills, works well within a team whilst being able to work autonomously. They need to able to influence others, prioritise work and have a flexible approach.
A first level degree in is essential and a post registration qualification in Infection Prevention and Control is desirable, or currently working towards/be willing to work towards a post registration qualification in infection prevention and control. Applicants should also have had comprehensive general nursing background, experience at band 6 and evidence of teaching.
The successful candidate should be computer literate, familiar with Microsoft Office and its applications, as well as having a willingness to learn new systems when necessary.
The role will be varied and includes promoting best practice in Infection Prevention and Control, providing specialist advice and guidance for all staff, patients and residents, delivering IPC education and training, partaking in an audit programme, analysing and interpreting data, and preparing and delivering reports. Ability to travel is essential as the successful candidate will be required to travel between NHS Fife sites and Care Homes.
This is a part-time, permanent post, worked Monday to Friday with weekend/Public Holiday/on-call responsibility.
Informal Enquiries to Julia Cook, Infection Control Manager,, 01592 643355 ext 21441
Please note the salary for this post is pro rata to part time hours if applicable.
A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.
NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.
We offer flexible working and family-friendly policies and fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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