What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infection Prevention and Control Nurse position at Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust?
Job summary
The post holder will be expected to provide Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) support within their allocated care group as part of the wider IPC team to support the Trust IPC work plan.
Support the operational team with all aspects of IPC relevant to their care group and wider Trust as directed.
The post holder will be expected to travel to sites within their care group and as directed from a specified base in order to carry out the role effectively.
Build positive professional working relationships with all key stakeholders involved in the provision of services and service users.
Represent the IPC team at relevant care group meetings.
Main duties of the job
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide support to the Head of IPC in delivering the infection prevention and control service annual work programme or plan.
To assist in the development, implementation and monitoring of evidence based policies across the organisation.
To lead by example and act as a positive role model for all staff, taking responsibility for own professional development.
To communicate and maintain links with external stakeholders to promote the reduction of healthcare associated infections (HCAI's).
Contribute to and support clinical effectiveness and innovative practice within the infection prevention and control service.
The post holder will practice under the direction of the Head of IPC, working towards achieving agreed levels of competence, skills and knowledge to enable independent autonomous practice within their scope of clinical practice.
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
- Season Ticket Loans
- NHS discounts for staff
- Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
- Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
- The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
- Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information then please take a look at the job description and personal specification.
Any concerns please speak with Katheryn Hobbs
Person Specification
Education
Essential
Knowledge
Essential
Skills
Essential
personal Qualities
Essential
