Closing Date: 19.01.25 (this may change dependent on response)

Shortlisting to take place in the week following closing date: commencing 20.01.25

Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 27.01.25

Job Summary

Come and join us at Bradford Teaching Hospital Foundation Trust. We pride ourselves on positive team work, professional development and support staff to reach their fullest potential. All of this is underpinned by our Trust values - We care, we value People, We are one team.

Summary of most important Experience/Skills/Qualifications required:

We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated and dynamic Infection Prevention and Control Nurse to join our team. You will have a passion to improve patient care and outcomes you will possess the skills to provide specialist clinical advice support to patients, staff and will liaise with other healthcare professionals as required.

We are looking for an experienced individual who has previously worked at a senior level to provide operational and clinical leadership whilst supporting the infection prevention programme.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

You will have the confidence to fulfil an active role in teaching and education of staff, carers and patients in the prevention and control of healthcare acquired infections.

This post provides flexible and challenging opportunities for personal and professional development, both clinically and managerially. It is important that you can work autonomously and as part of the multidisciplinary Infection Team to provide strong leadership, professional advice and clinical expertise to support the delivery of safe and effective care.

About us

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

• We value people
• We are one team
• We care

We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached for the job description document for the post of Senior Infection Prevention & Control Nurse Specialist

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RN/Current NMC registration
• Degree or equivalent level of education or experience
• Certificate or diploma in Infection Prevention & Control
• Supporting Learning in Clinical Practice (SLIP) or equivalent

Desirable

• Evidence of further study/knowledge at master's level or equivalent in a health-related subject

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience working in an Infection Prevention and Control team at Band 6 or above.
• Experience of assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and demonstrating knowledge of infection prevention and control evidence based care.
• Experience of working in an MDT and across organisational and professional boundaries
• Experience and knowledge of the management of outbreaks
• Experience of leading and managing change
• Experience of project management

Desirable

• Experience of leading in policy development
• Experience of leading clinical audit/research and using outcome measures
• Experience of leading innovative practice

Skills

Essential

• Advocate for patients with a passion for improving the patient experience
• An up to date understanding of the current issues relating to health care associated infections and strategies for their prevention
• Be able to record, interpret action and disseminate microbiological reports accurately and in line with the Data Protection Act
• Ability to assess and assimilate information and adopt a problem solving approach in order to achieve change
• Ability to work independently and in a small team and with a range of staff across the organisation
• Ability to assess risks associated with occupational exposure (i.e. sharps injuries) and provides specialist guidance and signposting to treatment and support in line with Trust protocols
• Report writing / Presentation skills Computer literate - Be able to accurately input and extract data from NHS computer systems e.g. ICNet ability to use Word/Excel/PowerPoint etc.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of current guidance and legislation relating to infection prevention and control
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Knowledge of microbiological risk assessments, interpreting data, infection prevention current evidence.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Flexible and adaptable to change

Desirable

• Car driver with full driving licence

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

389-24-6871247