An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the well-established NUH Infection Prevention and Control Team. We are looking to recruit a motivated, enthusiastic specialist biomedical scientist with experience in medical microbiology who wants to make a positive difference to join the Infection Prevention and Control Team.

You will lead a complex programme in environmental sampling and microbiological testing in the healthcare setting in conjunction with the Infection prevention and control Doctor. You would also support the decontamination lead on interpretation and implementation of national guidance.

The role is often varied and can be challenging at times. However, we know this will be offset by knowing you are doing such an important job in maintaining patient safety. You will receive outstanding support and guidance in a welcoming and enthusiastic environment.

If you are looking for a challenge and would like to be part of our amazing team that strives for continuous improvement then we would like to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

Lead a complex programme of environmental sampling and microbiological testing, in conjunction with the Infection Prevention and Control Doctor.

As the lead specialist, design and perform complex environmental microbiological testing based on principles that are research based and enhance the quality of infection prevention and control.

Advise the Trust Decontamination Lead on interpretation and implementation of nation guidance, acting as a change agent to support the risk based progression towards best practice.

Ensure specialist control measures are evidence based and targeted to efficiently and effectively manage outbreaks and other infection prevention and control related incidents. In certain circumstances, e.g. outbreaks of infection, duties may be required outside of normal working hours.

Lead the development and implementation of complex and highly specialist decontamination audits to achieve monitor and sustain compliance with approved codes practice.

Develop experience and expertise in infection control in the built environment, and how this impacts on the transmission of infection including decontamination, water management and specialist healthcare ventilation

About us

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsible for providing the specialist scientific lead in developing, managing and maintaining a quality infection prevention and control service in conjunction with the Clinical Lead Infection Prevention and Control and the Infection Prevention and Control Doctor, by the prevention, surveillance, investigation and control of infection within the healthcare setting.

The post holder will work at all sites across Nottingham University Hospitals, NHS Trust.

Please See the job description and personal specification that details main responsibilities

Person Specification

Registration as a Biomedical Scientist or Clinical Scientist with the HCPC.

Essential

• Registration as a Biomedical Scientist or Clinical Scientist

MSc or equivalent postgraduate qualifications

Essential

• Has evidence of qualifications

5 years post registration in Medical Microbiology with 3 years as a Specialist Biomedical Scientist.

Essential

• Meets minimum requirement

Previous experience of environmental sampling in the healthcare setting

Desirable

• Provides evidence

Evidence of being able to work independently as a lead speciaist

Essential

• Evidence of independent working

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Queens Medical CentreCampus

Derby Road

Nottingham

NG7 2UH

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