Infection Control Nurse

NHS National Services Scotland; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health service provider in Scotland is looking for a highly motivated Infection Control Nurse to join their multidisciplinary Infection Prevention & Control Team. This permanent role, based at the University Hospital Crosshouse, demands a first-level registered nurse with relevant clinical experience and strong communication skills. Responsibilities will include supporting infection control initiatives and conducting audits. The candidate must have a valid driving license and be committed to ongoing education in infection control.

Qualifications

• 1st level Registered Nurse with relevant clinical experience needed.
• Evidence of post registration education and training is required.
• Practical experience in audits and report writing is essential.

Responsibilities

• Core member of the Infection Prevention & Control Team.
• Conduct audits and prepare education and training materials.
• Report directly to the Infection Control Nurse Team Lead.

Skills

First level registered nurse

Excellent communication skills

Practical experience in audits

Driving license

Education

Infection Control Qualification (diploma, degree or masters level)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)

Position

An opportunity has arisen for 2 highly motivated nurses to join NHS Ayrshire & Arran’s multidisciplinary Infection Prevention & Control Team (IPCT) as an Infection Control Nurse (ICN). You will be based at Lister Street, University Hospital Crosshouse.

What you will do

The post holder will be a core member of the IPCT reporting directly to the Infection Control Nurse Team Lead. The successful candidate requires:

• First level registered nurse with relevant clinical experience
• Evidence of post registration education and training
• Commitment to undertake an appropriate Infection Control Qualification (diploma, degree or masters level)
• Practical experience of undertaking and reporting on audits as well as preparing and delivering education and training, including presentations as required
• A keen interest in infection prevention and control
• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written are key components of the role
• Car driver with own transport is essential

Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job

The post holder requires to be a 1st level Registered Nurse with relevant current clinical experience. They should also have evidence of formal post registration education, training and development.

• They will hold, or give a commitment to undertake an appropriate Infection Control Qualification to diploma, degree or masters level.
• Practical experience of undertaking audit, including report writing and action planning is essential.
• Previous experience in delivering education and training to staff is a requirement for the post.
• The post holder must have a comprehensive knowledge of the NHS Scotland HAI agenda, including national infection control guidelines and policies. In addition the post holder must be able to demonstrate practical translation of infection control theory into practice.
• Excellent communication skills verbal and written are required.
• The post holder must have relevant IT skills including the ability to use Microsoft Office, Internet, e-mail and digital photography software. There is a requirement to establish and maintain databases for the recording and analysis of surveillance and audit data.

Hours

37 hours per week. These posts are offered on a permanent basis.

Contact

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact Alma Sneddon, Infection Control Nurse Team Lead - Infection Prevention and Control on 01563 826138 or [e-mail].

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