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Job summary

Main area
Corporate Services – Integrated Quality & Compliance, Infection Prevention & Control
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
810-6443588
Employer
City Health Care Partnership CIC
Employer type
Public (Non NHS)
Site
Business Support Centre
Town
Hull
Salary
£28,407 - £34,581 pa/pr
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
Today at 23:59

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Infection Prevention & Control Support Nurse/ Practitioner

NHS AfC: Band 5

City Health Care Partnership CIC (CHCP CIC) is an independent, co-owned Community Interest Company providing high quality local health and care services at several sites across Hull and East Yorkshire.

Commissioned by the NHS and local authorities, we are a co-owned, socially responsible business. Our profits are re-invested into our services, our staff, and the communities we work in. We employ over 2,000 people and have over 1.7m patient contacts each year across move than 50 different services.

At CHCP, we’re passionate about people and we know that you are too, that’s why we’re here isn’t it? We recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected, and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine.

Our vision is to lead and inspire through excellence, compassion, and expertise in all that we do, and we are looking for exceptional people to work with us to provide the highest possible care to the people who use our services.

A positive work/life balance benefits both employees through improved health and wellbeing, and employers because staff are more productive and satisfied at work. Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality of working life and we recognise that it has a positive impact on the retention of our colleagues. 

We therefore support and encourage open conversations about flexible working in order to ensure that our colleagues can work in a manner that best suits their personal needs and preferences.

Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay. If you would like to discuss then please make contact with the recruiting manager. 

PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU ARE A PERMANENT CHCP EMPLOYEE APPLYING FOR A  TEMPORARY / SECONDMENT OPPORTUNITY  YOU MUST ENSURE YOU HAVE APPROVAL FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER BEFORE APPLYING. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DISCUSS THIS WITH HR, PLEASE CONTACT 01482 236923. 

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a registered professional with an interest in infection prevention to join our existing infection prevention and control team.

We are a small, supportive and friendly specialist team, who provide infection prevention and control support and advice for a wide range of community-based services. The role will involve supporting the infection prevention & control team in the delivery of the Infection Prevention and Control Strategy and Quality Improvement Plan and includes; surveillance and investigation of health care associated infections, educating and training staff in infection prevention and control evidence based practices, auditing, implementing innovative and imaginative campaigns and interventions and specific infection prevention and control projects. The role will require the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.  

This is an opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated and forward thinking candidate with an interest in infection prevention and control to professionally develop and work within a dynamic specialist team.

 

 

Main duties of the job

To support the Infection Prevention and Control Team in the delivery of high quality and evidence based infection prevention and control services on behalf of City Health Care Partnership CIC (CHCP). As a member of the Infection Prevention and Control Team the post holder will be required to assist in the delivery of national and local key targets and standards, including audits, training and surveillance.

Within the focus of Infection Prevention and Control the post holder will:

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and act as a source of advice to patients, carers, GPs and other 
healthcare professionals.

• Work in partnership with team members to improve the quality of infection prevention and control 
management across the services provided by City Health Care Partnership CIC by means of 
implementation and evaluation of the service.

• Contribute to the development of a high quality, proactive, evidence based Infection Prevention and 
Control Service. 

 

Working for our organisation

At CHCP, we’re passionate about people and we know that you are too, that’s why we’re here isn’t it? We recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine.

Work with us and you’ll be more than just a number. Our people are our shareholders and their thoughts and opinions are always heard; at CHCP you have a real voice. 

Compassion is at the heart of our business; we’re a team of nearly 2,500 colleagues who work together to deliver first class healthcare to thousands of people living in Hull, the East Riding, Knowsley and St Helens. Local diversity demands diverse roles, that’s why we have vacancies to suit everybody. No matter your role at CHCP, we’ll support you to thrive.

As the 13th largest social enterprise in the UK, we’re pioneering the move towards independent service delivery. Join us on our journey and help us make history.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached to this advert for full details on the role.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Recognised professional qualification
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable criteria
  • First degree in nursing or an equivalent portfolio of evidence
  • Teaching qualification e.g. ENB 998 or C&G 730 or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Understanding of relevant key NHS England strategies, Long Term Plan and local strategies within the sphere of infection prevention and control
  • Familiarity and understanding of national guidance on infection control and implications for compliance
  • Basic IT Skills
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of the Public Health Agenda
  • Detailed knowledge of health care associated infection
  • Experience of working in Primary Care

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Significant Post Registration experience in a clinical setting
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of successful multi-agency working
  • Evidence of presentation and teaching/training skills
  • Undertaking role of infection prevention and control link professional

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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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Jayne Storey
Job title
Infection Prevention & Control Nurse
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01482 347659
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