Job summary
- Main area
- Infection Control
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (37.5 hours)
- Job ref
- 407-CORP-6342158-A
- Employer
- Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
- Town
- Walsall
- Salary
- £28,407 - £42,618 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 25/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Infection Prevention and Control Practitioner (AFC Band 5/6)
NHS AfC: Band 6
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in 2018, extension of a Neonatal Unit and an approved plan to build a brand new, state of the art Emergency Department which commenced in 2021
We provide high quality, friendly and effective community health services from multiple sites covering Walsall. Our multidisciplinary services include rapid response and homebased care, so that those with long term conditions and the frail elderly can remain in their own homes.
We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce
Following our recent CQC visit the Trust was rated as outstanding for care and this has been recognised by NHS Improvement.
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including: salary sacrifice scheme; car leasing scheme; on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability); the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme; and the opportunity to develop and implement your expertise in an encouraging yet challenging environment
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant. The Trust currently holds the Bronze Award which underlines the Trust’s commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community. As an organisation, we are aiming to achieve the next level Silver award, with our sights firmly on Gold.
RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK - PROFESSIONALISM
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a registered practitioner (Allied Health Professional, Nurse or Midwife) to join the Infection Prevention and Control Team within Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust.
We have an excellent track record for developing our team and providing opportunity for progression. We are excited to provide a new opportunity for an enthusiastic professional for this development post.
You will work as a member of the Infection Prevention and Control Team contributing to the day to day maintenance and further development of a high quality, proactive, responsive and accessible infection prevention and control service for the community of Walsall. The successful applicant will provide clinical expertise and advice on the prevention, surveillance, investigation and control of infection, to all disciplines of staff.
PLEASE NOTE, WE MAY CLOSE THIS VACANCY EARLY IF WE RECEIVE HIGH NUMBERS OF APPLICATIONS
Main duties of the job
Applications are invited for a full time and part time Infection Prevention and Control practitioner (Band 5/6 dependant on experience) post to work within the infection prevention and control team providing a Trust wide service for the prevention, surveillance, investigation and control of infection within the Trust.
The role intends on promotion to a band 6 position when the successful practitioner can demonstrate competence in the role. This consists of a robust development programme in order to achieve competencies. This position will be offered as a band 6 if the candidate can demonstrate appropriate infection prevention experience.
The role will include infection prevention and control audits in a range of settings including the acute hospital and community settings, supporting the monitoring and follow up of infections and work with other members of the Infection Control Team to promote good infection control practice via education.
The post holder will need to demonstrate an ability to work both independently and as part of a team, be enthusiastic, motivated and forward thinking.
Experience of managing projects and the ability to set own priorities and meet tight deadlines essential.
Working for our organisation
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in 2018, extension of a Neonatal Unit and an approved plan to build a brand new, state of the art Emergency Department which will commence in 2021.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Participate in the review and implementation of infection related policies and procedures
- Participate in the surveillance of healthcare acquired infection
- To assist in the Investigation and to provide support during outbreaks of infection.
- To participate in the implementation of infection control audits and assist in the preparation of reports and action plans.
- To provide specialist infection prevention and control advice on healthcare new builds and renovation projects, equipment purchases and clinical waste management, to meet national guidance and local standards.
- Liaise with other departments regarding infection control related issues.
Please refer to the Job Description for more information
Person specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential criteria
- • A current NMC registration or registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- • Study at Diploma/degree level
Desirable criteria
- • In possession of infection control qualification e.g. BSc Infection Control
- • Recognised teaching qualification e.g. Mentorship, ENB 998, C&G 7303
Interest in role
Essential criteria
- • Evidence of interest in subject matter
EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria
- • Experience of audit cycle
- • Clinical teaching
Desirable criteria
- • Previous working within infection control team or Infection control champion/link worker
OTHER
Essential criteria
- Enthusiasm for speciality
- Motivated and flexible
- Assertive and tactful
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
- Evidence of a commitment to lifelong learning
Desirable criteria
- prepared to travel on business
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to lead by example and to motivate and empower others.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Presentation skills
- Positive and effective team worker.
- Good understanding of the principles of infection prevention and control
- Ability to recognise own limitations.
Desirable criteria
- Ability to organise own workload as well as work as part of a team
- Good Computer skills including Outlook, Word, Excel
- Awareness of national infection prevention and control and communicable disease policy, initiatives and issue
- Principles of clinical audit, clinical governance & risk.
- Knowledge of epidemiology and surveillance
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Stefano Oggiano
- Job title
- Associate Director Nursing Operations/Deputy DIPC
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01922605817
- Additional information
We encourage interested individuals to contact Jossy Ashlin, Lead Nurse to discuss the role/arrange an informal visit on ext 5833 or email provided ([email protected]) or Stefano Oggiano, Associate Director Nursing Operations/ Deputy Director Infection Prevention and Control ([email protected])
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