Infection Prevention and Control Nurse Specialist

NHS Tayside; Dundee; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Tayside invites applications for the Nurse Specialist position within the Infection Prevention and Control Team. This role involves managing infection control strategies, supporting patients, and promoting health improvements across the Tayside area. The successful candidate will develop their expertise in infection prevention and must have registered nursing qualifications with relevant experience.

Qualifications

• First level registered nurse with experience in infection prevention.
• Working knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control strategies.
• Ability to travel across the locality.

Responsibilities

• Participate in clinical management of patients with infections.
• Provide specialist advice, support, and education in infection control.
• Work within quality improvement focuses to enhance public health.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Management skills

Education

Recognised academic qualification in Infection Prevention and Control Nursing

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Nurse Specialist post within the Infection Prevention and Control Team with an NHS Tayside remit, including care homes. Although these posts will have a Tayside remit, they will be based initially in Ninewells with the holder covering Tayside locality.

We require first level registered nurses with experience and interest in prevention of infection. The post holder will participate in the clinical management of patients with infections and provide specialist advice, support and education. Together with other members of the Infection Prevention and Control Team, you will work within the context of infection Prevention and Control strategies, policies and procedures with focus on quality improvement to improve the health of the population of Tayside NHS Board area, with particular emphasis on prevention and management of healthcare associated infection.

This is an ideal opportunity to develop in the specialist field of infection prevention and control and you should be able to manage your own time effectively, work autonomously and as part of a team. The successful applicant must be prepared to undertake further career development in infection prevention and control as required.

Applications are invited from candidates who are registered on Sub-part 1: RN1 or RNA or Sub-part 2: RN2 of the UK NMC Register and who possess a recognised academic qualification in Infection Prevention and Control Nursing, or equivalent experience. Applicants should also have relevant clinical nursing experience with a broad range of clinical skills and currently be working as a registered nurse in a healthcare setting.

Candidates must have good interpersonal and management skills and be committed to working as part of a team.

The Ability To Travel Across The Locality Is Essential.

Informal enquiries to Lead Infection Prevention and Control Nurse Linda Dalrymple or Infection Prevention and Control Team Leaders, Gillian Anderson/Gill Macfarlane on Tel. [phone], Ext 32138.

Hours of work are: 37 per week covering the hours of 0800 -1800 hours, this may include weekend working as well as Public Holidays.

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

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