Infection Prevention Nurse: Lead & Elevate Care

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health trust in Shrewsbury seeks a Band 5 or Band 6 Nurse eager to specialize in infection prevention and control (IPC). This role requires effective communication, training skills, and the ability to influence practices across various services. Candidates must be registered with the NMC, possess IPC experience, and be prepared for travel around the region. The position offers a salary between £38,682 and £46,580 per year, contributing to excellent patient care and high IPC standards.

Qualifications

• Registered with NMC and demonstrate IPC experience.
• Ability to influence across Trust and manage IPC standards.
• Collected and analyze data for IPC - excellent IT skills required.

Responsibilities

• Establish credibility to influence IPC practices.
• Act as a role model and undertake audits and assessments.
• Deliver training and present information to groups.

Skills

Advanced communication

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Ability to work autonomously

Complex information communication

Education

NMC Registration

First Level Degree or equivalent

Evidence of teaching

Continual professional development

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

A community health trust in Shrewsbury seeks a Band 5 or Band 6 Nurse eager to specialize in infection prevention and control (IPC). This role requires effective communication, training skills, and the ability to influence practices across various services. Candidates must be registered with the NMC, possess IPC experience, and be prepared for travel around the region. The position offers a salary between £38,682 and £46,580 per year, contributing to excellent patient care and high IPC standards.