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We are excited to announce we are recruiting a band 6 Infection Prevention Nurse. If you interested in Infection Prevention and want to be part of a friendly, supportive and innovative  team? Then we want to hear from you.  Base to be decided upon.

The post holder will work with the Infection Prevention Matron to deliver the infection prevention strategic direction and associated work plan for Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust.

To support implementation of robust and effective systems and processes for infection prevention.To provide a visible presence in all service areas providing high quality, easily accessible clinical infection prevention advice and guidance.
 Assist in the development and improvement of infection prevention and control standards in line with local and national guidance.
Under the leadership of the infection prevention and control lead nurse to lead delivery of the staff flu vaccination programme in teams.
Work alongside other specialists to deliver national and local programmes of work.
Develop and deliver programmes which improve or update practice aligned to assessed training needs analysis.
Embed audit as a key area of practice in teams and identify and support actions to improve knowledge and practice.
Facilitate implementation of hand hygiene practice and audit.
Support clinical quality structures across the Trust including representation at the service level quality assurance groups and / or deputising on behalf of the IPC Lead Nurse

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Be a champion for IPC, ensuring it remains a core focus across the Trust

Provide expert, evidence-based clinical advice on matters relating to infection prevention. 

Alongside the IP Matron support the development of the Infection Prevention framework and provide assurance around infection prevention.

Alongside the IP Matron support the delivery of quality improvement schemes 

Review and interpret HCAI data, including regular monitoring and audit

Support where required, the delivery of Infection Prevention advice and guidance into the planning of new services.

Take part in IPC investigations when required, supporting the development of action plans in relation to Health Care Associated Infections

Deputise for the Infection prevention matron as / when required.

Support the delivery of and contribute to IPC meetings, ensuring they are effective and contribute to the overall assurance of delivery of providers in accordance with contract requirements.

Support development and delivery of practice based education and training for infection prevention and control, ensuring that training and education will be responsive and aligned to service need.

Act at all times in line with the Code of Professional Conduct and statutory guidelines, and be accountable for actions

Support the provision of clinical supervision to peers and operational teams, to support the infection prevention functions in their teams and services.

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Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust is in the top 25 per cent of all community trusts for overall staff engagement in the 2021 NHS National Staff Survey.

At LCHS, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in LCHS’ workforce. 

LCHS recognises the increasing demand for more flexibility in working practices in order to accommodate the personal goals and commitments that employees experience at different stages during their working lives.  Flexible working opportunities such as part-time working, compressed hours, job shares, and hybrid working models can help staff to balance their personal and work commitments.  Arrangements can be put in place if it can be shown that the needs of the individual can be balanced with those of the service and the impact on other team members, enabling the Trust to recruit and retain skilled staff, raise staff morale, reduce absenteeism and respond to changing service needs more effectively.

We are an ambassador of a learning culture that will support the right individual to progress in their chosen career through an ‘earn while you learn’ apprenticeship programme.  Visit our Learning and Development page to find out more https://www.lincolnshirecommunityhealthservices.nhs.uk/join-us/learning-and-dev