The post holder will be a registered nurse with some leadership skills and significant experience as an Infection Prevention and Control Nurse (IPC). They will be able to demonstrate service improvement projects and an in-depth knowledge of associated working partnerships/services that have a direct impact on IPC.
The post holder will act as a deputy to the Lead Nurse when required, and as senior support to IPC staff across the care organisations as required. The post holder will be required to be flexible in terms of the site-specific base (OCO, SCO, BCO RCO and Community) dependant on the needs of the service which may at times require cross site working/covering the service as deemed necessary to maintain a safe and optimal IPC service across the NCA.
The post holder will be expected to join the established on-call rota. The post holder will be expected to , create workable solutions and providing expert professional infection control advice, and demonstrate leadership. S/he will provide managerial and professional leadership for the junior team members, ensuring they support the delivery of a high-quality proactive IPC service in accordance with the Care Quality Commission, Health Care Act and the Code of Practice. S/he will inspire and motivate others, and act as a role model and a professional source of advice for staff, patients, relatives, and members of the public when required.
Develop and maintain communications across the care organisations with people on complex matters, issues and ideas and/or in complex situations– deputising for and supporting the CO Lead Nurse as required. Provide leadership for junior staff Role model as a senior nurse within the NCA Ensure timely and accurate surveillance data is presented and used to identify areas for targeted resources Develop oneself and others in areas of practice Facilitate an environment and culture that improves health, safety and well -being. Work in partnership with others to develop, take forward and evaluate direction, policies and strategies. Support a culture that focuses on respect, continuous improvement in oneself, colleagues and in the quality of care and services in ensuring safe infection control practices Promote equality and value diversity. Support the and identify areas for financial improvement within infection control Plan, coordinate and monitor the delivery of services and / or other projects as required by the CO Lead Nurse Assist in planning, development, monitoring and review of the recruitment, deployment and management of people Facilitate the development of capacity and capability. Provide accurate and timely reporting and surveillance of infection
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential tomake a differenceand we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values -care,appreciateandinspire– to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
This vacancy is open to those who have a current NMC PIN to practice as a Registered Nurse or Midwife in the UK, or those who are currently enrolled on a course which means they expect to receive their full NMC Pin within the next 2-3 months.Please note an NMC PRN Pin is not a full NMC Pin and would not fulfil the essential criteria for this role.
The NCA can no longer accept applications from International Nurses and Midwives who are yet to complete all competencies needed to receive a full NMC PIN to practice in the UK as we have paused our OSCE programme indefinitely. To learn more about how you can gain a full NMC PIN to be eligible to apply for our vacancies in the future, please see the NMC website: https://www.nmc.org.uk/registration/joining-the-register/register-nurse-midwife/trained-outside-uk/how-to-guide/
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
This advert closes on Tuesday 8 Oct 2024
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