Registered Nurse - Infection Prevention and Control

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare trust in Wakefield is seeking a motivated Registered Nurse specializing in Infection Prevention and Control. This part-time role (17.25 hours per week) requires enthusiasm, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage change effectively in healthcare settings. Responsibilities include patient assessment, developing care programs, and integrating nursing practices. The trust values staff wellbeing and offers extensive benefits, fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

NHS pension plan

Generous holiday allowance

Employee health and wellbeing services

Onsite nurseries

Childcare vouchers

Car lease and home electronics schemes

Carer-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in an acute healthcare setting.
• Up-to-date knowledge of current nursing issues and practice.
• Knowledge of current infection prevention and control issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective patient-centered care by assessing and developing care programs.
• Integrate all identified aspects of patient care.
• Act as a role model for staff.

Skills

Ability to plan, assess, implement and evaluate patient care

Develop and maintain positive working relationships

Education

NMC Registration

Registered Nurse

Job description

Registered Nurse - Infection Prevention and Control

An exciting opportunity has arisen, for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Registered Nurse to work in Infection Prevention and Control at The Mid Yorkshire Teaching Trust.

As a member of the Infection Prevention and Control Team you will be expected to work both independently and as part of a larger team, supporting the delivery of infection prevention and control across the community and acute healthcare sector.

You should possess excellent communication skills, be self-motivated and be able to motivate others. You should be able to demonstrate resilience and manage change in this ever-evolving service.

It is essential that you are enthusiastic and can demonstrate knowledge and awareness of the importance of infection prevention and control at a local/national level.

This is a part time (17.25 hours per week) post and working hours are between 08:00 17:00 Monday to Friday.

Main duties of the job

The primary aim of the role is to provide effective patient centred care by performing individual assessment of care needs, developing, implementing and evaluating programmes of care that meet the needs of the patient and their families/carers. The role is multidimensional and requires the post holder to integrate and fulfil all the identified dimensions. As a registered nurse all activities provide opportunities for acting as a role model for staff.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield).Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation.We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion.As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, car lease and home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more.If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Job responsibilities

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse
• NMC Registration

Experience

• Previous experience working in an acute healthcare setting

Knowledge and Awareness

• Up to date knowledge of current nursing issues and practice
• Knowledge of current infection prevention and control issues

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to plan, assess, implement and evaluate patient care
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Please click 'apply now' to view the full person specification (there is no obligation to submit an application).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

(Head of Infection Prevention and Control)