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Lead Infection Prevention and Control Nurse
Sterling Cross Ltd
Guildford
On-site
GBP 30,000 - 50,000
Part time
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Job summary
An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to lead infection prevention and control initiatives on a part-time basis. In this pivotal role, you will champion infection control efforts, ensuring compliance and advising on best practices within a modern hospital environment. This permanent position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care while enjoying a range of benefits, including a private healthcare scheme and generous annual leave. Join a team that values your expertise and commitment to excellence in healthcare.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Registration with NMC or HCPC is essential.
- Specialist knowledge in infection control programs is required.
Responsibilities
- Ensure ongoing regulatory compliance in the hospital.
- Advise on clinical waste and hygiene measures.
Skills
Education
Job description
A leading Surrey hospital is now looking for Registered Nurse (RN Adult) with a dedication to championing infection prevention and control initiatives to join them on a part-time basis as their Infection Prevention and Control Lead.
*A similarly experienced Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) may also be considered for this role and ODPs are encouraged to apply.
Fully “Good”-rated by the CQC, the hospital offers excellent independent medical care across diverse specialisms to patients from Surrey, Hampshire, West Sussex and beyond.
As IPC Lead, you’ll be central to the hospital’s infection control efforts, promoting adherence at all times (including during site expansion and refurbishment) such as through:
- ensuring ongoing regulatory compliance across all areas of the hospital
- advising on risk/precautionary measures regarding clinical waste, equipment and hygiene
- devising and circulating new IPC policies upon the assessment of previous outcomes and updated guidance on best practice.
This is a permanent, part-time position (22.5h per week) for a Lead Infection Prevention and Control Nurse.
Person specification:
- (Essential) Registration with the NMC (Registered Nurse, RN Adult) or HCPC (ODP)
- (Essential) Specialist knowledge and experience of hospital-applicable infection prevention and control programmes
- (Essential) Confidence in drawing up reports on, presenting, and teaching IPC policies
- (Essential) Postgraduate qualification in infection control or willingness to gain
- (Desirable) Previous surgical ward / theatre experience
Benefits and enhancements include:
- Modern environment with evident and ongoing investment
- Private healthcare scheme with coverage for pre-existing conditions
- Sector-leading CPD opportunities (incl. industry-recognised qualifications and leadership development)
- Friends & Family hospital discounts
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with length of service (pro rata for part-time)
- Enhanced benefits for new parents
- Non-contributory life assurance
- Access to substantial retail and leisure discounts, including the Blue Light Card
- Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support
- Employee referral and recognition schemes
- Private pension scheme
- And more!
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