Band 6 Infection, Prevention & Control Nurse

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust; Ilford, Romford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is looking for a highly motivated Registered Nurse to join their Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) team. This role offers training, audit, and surveillance responsibilities within a dynamic environment. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and experience in an acute healthcare setting. You'll work closely with IPC management to enhance patient care and experience while receiving support to further your expertise in Infection Control.

Qualifications

• RGN ENB 998 or equivalent required.
• Experience in an acute healthcare setting essential.
• Understanding of Infection Control principles is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Work with IPC team for comprehensive Infection Control Service.
• Provide specialist advice and training in Infection Control.
• Perform audits and interpret infection surveillance data.

Skills

Advanced PC Skills

Education

RGN ENB 998 or equivalent

Experience working in an acute healthcare setting

Principles & Practices of Infection Control

Job description

BHR are seeking to recruit a highly motivated Registered Nurse who has a keen interest in the field of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC). This is an exciting opportunity to work with the IPC Team and the Director of Infection Prevention and Control (DIPC) at Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals Trust as part of a dynamic IPC team.

The role includes all aspects of IPC and the successful candidates will be developed to be able to provide specialist advice, deliver training, perform audit and undertake and interpret surveillance of healthcare associated infection. Support will be given to undertake a specialist qualification in Infection Prevention and Control.

The post provides significant opportunities for development as an individual. This is a wonderful opportunity to be part of a developing, forward thinking and user facing department; which is an integral part of the clinical patient pathway and patient experience.

Main duties of the job

To work closely with the Director of Infection Prevention and Control (DIPC), Deputy Director of Infection Prevention and Control (Dep. DIPC), Infection Prevention & Control Doctor (IPCD) and other Infection Prevention & Control Nurses (IPCNs) in the planning, provision and promotion of a comprehensive Infection Control Service for BHRUT.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

• RGN ENB 998 or equivalent
• Experience working in an acute healthcare setting
• Principles & Practices of Infection Control

Skills/Abilities

• Advance PC Skills

Experience/Knowledge

• Substantial proven clinical experience at Band 5/6 in Acute ward setting.
• Infection Prevention and Control Link Nurse

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.