Infection Control Nurse - IPC Champion (36h)

Nhs Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire and Arran invites applications for a highly motivated Infection Control Nurse to join the IPCT. Based at University Hospital Crosshouse on a permanent basis, you will be part of a team delivering infection prevention and control services to patients, staff and visitors.

The role requires a 1st level Registered Nurse with current clinical experience, and a commitment to undertake Infection Control qualification at diploma, degree or masters level.

Qualifications

• Be a 1st level Registered Nurse with current clinical experience.
• Commit to undertaking Infection Control qualification at diploma/degree/master level.
• Demonstrate audit/report writing with action planning.
• Experience delivering education and training to staff.
• Knowledge of NHS Scotland HAI agenda and infection control guidelines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong IT skills and ability to manage databases for surveillance data.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the infection prevention and control service in line with NHS Scotland standards.
• Work as part of the Infection Control Team to minimise healthcare-associated infections.

Skills

Audit and report writing

Education and staff training

Communication skills

Infection prevention knowledge

IT skills

Education

First level Registered Nurse

Infection Control Qualification (diploma/degree/masters)

Post-registration education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database development/analysis

Job description

NHS Ayrshire and Arran invites applications for a highly motivated Infection Control Nurse to join the IPCT. Based at University Hospital Crosshouse on a permanent basis, you will be part of a team delivering infection prevention and control services to patients, staff and visitors.

The role requires a 1st level Registered Nurse with current clinical experience, and a commitment to undertake Infection Control qualification at diploma, degree or masters level.