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A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Infection Prevention & Control. This full-time position involves working collaboratively to ensure safe and effective care, providing education, and supporting infection control measures across various health settings. Ideal candidates will have a strong nursing background with relevant qualifications and experience.
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HoursFull time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (excluding bank holidays))Job ref130-NMR091-0525EmployerSwansea Bay University Health BoardEmployer typeNHSSiteMorriston HospitalTownSwanseaSalary£37,898 - £45,637 per annumSalary periodYearlyClosing03/06/2025 23:59
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Job Overview
Swansea Bay UHB Infection Prevention & Control Service is looking for a motivated, forward thinking NMC registered nurse who is committed to ensuring the delivery of safe and effective care to service users, and has a desire to become part of the Infection Prevention and Control Team.
This will be a permanent position with full time hours (37.5 hours, Mon-Fri 9-5pm, excluding BH). The post will initially be based at Morriston Hospital, but there is an expectation to work on all other sites across the organisation including acute and community settings of Swansea Bay University Health Board according to service demands and also as part of a planned rotation to gain experience in specialties across the health board.
The role involves traveling between health board premises and possibly within the community setting to provide advice, support, education and audit in relation to IP&C. It could involve transporting training equipment, such as the hand hygiene Glow box and PPE training supplies, between health board sites. Therefore, the ability to travel independently between sites in a timely manner is essential.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as part of the Infection Prevention & Control Team (IPCT) to provide an integrated service in all health delivery settings including Primary, Secondary and Tertiary care, Mental Health & Learning Disability.
The post holder will be expected to work flexibly and within their level of competence alongside the wider team. The role includes providing advice and support to staff on all aspects of infection prevention and control including equipment decontamination. You will also support in the delivery of education and perform audit across the service groups. You will visit clinical areas to provide advice in regards to managing outbreaks of infection and, patients with an alert organism.
You will gain valuable experience working collaboratively with many staff disciplines and you will be in a position to influence others, supporting best practice through positive role modelling. As a member of the corporate nursing team, you will be providing assurance around the quality and standard of care provision being delivered ensures a positive patient experience and that safe systems of working are evident to protect staff, patients and visitors from infection risks.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post, but not essential. English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you. There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. Please see the attached Scope of Practice also. These documents are available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.
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