Infection Prevention and Control Nurse Commissioned

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership; Chester; Híbrido; GBP 40 000 - 48 000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da oferta

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Infection Prevention and Control Nurse (Commissioned Services) Band 6 in Chester. The role is part-time (22.5 hours per week) with a pro rata salary of £39,959 to £48,117 per annum.

You will deliver commissioned IPC and TB services, work with a multidisciplinary team, and ensure governance and standards are met. The post requires autonomous practice, strong leadership, and collaboration with NHS bodies, local authorities, and

Qualificações

• NMC registered nurse with valid pin and registration.
• IPC qualification or willingness to undertake within 6 months of starting.
• A relevant degree or evidence of ongoing study within 2 years of commencing employment.
• Knowledge of Tuberculosis or willingness to undertake training within 6 months.
• Teaching qualification or equivalent experience is desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Assist outbreak prevention and management, and infection surveillance.
• Contribute to patient safety reviews, audits and quality improvement.
• Provide specialist IPC advice and education to health and social care providers.
• Work with NHS organisations, authorities and care homes to promote best practice.

Conhecimentos

IPC expertise

Audit skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Autonomy

Prioritisation

Formação académica

NMC Registered Nurse

IPC qualification or willing to undertake

Relevant degree or evidence of working towards

TB knowledge or willing training

Teaching qualification or equivalent experience

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Infection Prevention and Control Nurse Commissioned

Band 6

Main area Infection Prevention and Control Nurse Commissioned Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 22.5 hours per week Job ref 373-CSS1330

Site Redesmere Building Town Chester Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 03/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

The Band 6 Infection Prevention and Control Nurse (Commissioned Services) will work within the Infection Prevention and Control Team to support the delivery of commissioned Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) and Tuberculosis (TB) services across Cheshire West and Chester. The post holder will work closely with the Infection Prevention and Control Nurse Specialist and Tuberculosis Specialist Nurse to deliver the IPC and TB work programme in line with agreed service specifications and key performance indicators.

Responsibilities include outbreak prevention and management, infection surveillance, patient safety reviews, audit, education and training, quality improvement and the provision of specialist infection prevention advice to health and social care providers.

The post holder will work collaboratively with NHS organisations, local authorities, commissioners, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), care providers and other stakeholders to reduce the risk of healthcare associated infections, improve patient safety and promote best practice across the health and social care economy.

The role requires autonomous practice, strong leadership skills and the ability to build effective partnerships across organisational boundaries while ensuring contractual, regulatory and governance requirements are met.

This post is part time 22.5 hours per week.

Main duties of the job

The Band 6 Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Nurse will support the delivery of commissioned IPC and Tuberculosis services across Cheshire West and Chester. Working alongside the Infection Prevention and Control Nurse Specialist and Tuberculosis Specialist Nurse, the post holder will provide specialist infection prevention advice, support outbreak prevention and management, undertake surveillance and patient safety reviews, and contribute to the reduction of healthcare associated infections.

The role includes delivering education and training, undertaking audits, supporting quality improvement initiatives, analysing infection prevention data, and providing assurance to commissioners and healthcare providers. The post holder will work collaboratively with care homes, primary care services, community providers, local authorities, commissioners and the UK Health Security Agency to promote best practice and ensure compliance with national standards and contractual requirements.

The successful candidate will work autonomously, manage a varied workload, support service development, contribute to governance and reporting requirements, and act as a clinical role model, helping to improve patient safety and infection prevention standards across the health and social care system.

Working for our organisation

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.

We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.

Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.

All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you’ll find something to suit you at CWP.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust’s Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £15 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Person specification

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Nurse - RNA/RNMH/RNLD
• Relevant IPC Qualification or willing to undertake within 6 months of commencing employment.
• Relevant degree or evidence of working towards with a completion date within 2 years of commencing employment.
• Working knowledge and understanding of Tuberculosis or willing to undertake additional training within 6 months of commencing employment.
• Relevant teaching qualification or equivalent experience

Knowledge and Expertise

• Knowledge and experience of IPC
• Experience of audit tools and audit experience
• Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to balance clinical caseload.
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of health care professionals, on a variety of complex and sensitive issues which require persuasive and empathetic skills.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage / prioritise own workload.
• Willingness to achieve competence in a range of skills as required for the role.
• Ability to work under pressure across competing priorities.

Experience

• Service development and implementation/management of change.
• Be able to present written information in a logical, accurate manner
• Good presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work autonomously
• Ability to deliver training to a wide range of staff groups
• Experience of working in community/primary care services
• Experience of nursing in different specialities.

Trust Values

• Demonstrate alignment with Trust Values (6 C’s: Commitment, Communication, Care, Courage, Compassion, Competency)

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Giving you time to care, space to think and opportunity to grow

We are Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CWP). We provide health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care – including the provision of three GP surgeries.

We have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport. We also provide specialist services for the North West as a whole.

Our services are provided in partnership with commissioners, local authorities, voluntary and independent organisations, people who access our services, their carers and families. The Trust has over 14,500 members and employs more than 4,000 staff across 62 sites, serving a population of over one million people and highly specialist services for two million people.

We offer career opportunities to staff across a range of professions, including:

• Allied health professions - including occupational therapy, physiotherapy, podiatry, and speech and language therapy
• Medical - including psychiatry and general practice
• Pharmacy
• Clinical support roles
• Estates and facilities
• Support services roles - including HR, communications, ICT, finance and more

At CWP, we believe in giving our staff the time to care, the space to think and the opportunity to grow.

With vacancies across a range of professions, wherever you’re at in your career journey, you’ll find something to suit you. So why not join our team today?

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