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Lead Nurse Infection Prevention and Control (Majority Remote Working)

Employer
Finegreen
Location
Yorkshire
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
14 Feb 2022

Job Details

Description:

An exciting opportunity has arisen, supporting an NHS organisation as a Lead Nurse, Infection Prevention and Control. The client is looking for a hybrid approach to working 2 days onsite, 3 days remote working.

Work closely with the DIPC, Quality Directorate in the planning, provision, and promotion of a comprehensive Infection Control service for the organisation.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Clinically lead and line manage the infection prevention and control team; oversee the continuing professional development needs and overall performance of individuals;
  • Deliver the long-term strategic vision and leadership in the field of IPC. Deliver visible expertise in the management and control of infection in a range of Mental health/Learning disability care settings, contributing to the improvement in the quality of patient care and governance agendas;
  • Be an active member of relevant committees and groups as required;
  • Lead the development and maintenance of the IPC polices and guidelines in order to improve staff practice and safe patient care;
  • Make decisions and advise on complex issues, utilising comprehensive analytical skills, form a clinical judgement on best course of action for service delivery or patient care issues, liaising as necessary with the Consultant Microbiologist as required;
  • Assist Ward or Care Home Managers and Patient Flow to facilitate the effective and appropriate utilisation of beds, including the use of risk assessment to balance other safety concerns within a MH/LD setting with transmission risk of infection;
  • Work collaboratively and in partnership with other practitioners to lead and
  • develop professional practice ensuring that care practices, delivery and service development are evidence based;
  • Contribute to the continuous evaluation and update of infection control practice in light of emerging infections, current evidence, research, legislation and best practice both locally and at a regional and national level;
  • Where appropriate, training packages will be co-produced with service users. Training packages should reflect service user and carer experience and identify best practice in relation to support needs.
A successful candidate will have:
  • Must hold current registration to the NMC with active pin;
  • Recognised post registered qualification in Infection Control. ENB329 or equivalent/diploma/ degree);
  • Advanced knowledge of National Standards and guidelines relating to Infection Prevention and Control;
  • Confident teaching and presentation skills;
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

 

For further information on this role please contact Donna Larder on 0161 241 9674 and send a copy of your CV to donna.larder@finegreen.co.uk

Company

Put simply, we help our clients to recruit the best possible people to lead, manage and direct their organisations. Since launching in 2005 we have become an award winning, market-leading consultancy focusing on both public and private sector Healthcare recruitment. 

Leadership skills have rarely been at such a premium - as organisations across both public and private sectors attempt to improve services and standards at a time of widespread change and unprecedented financial constraints.

Like other leading executive recruiters, Finegreen has developed a pool of talent built up over many years, along with established networks, to ensure that right-match candidates get to hear about relevant positions. Where Finegreen differs from many others, is in its willingness to spend quality time with clients - to gain an in-depth knowledge of roles being filled and their importance to an organisation.

Over the last 17 years in the Healthcare market, Finegreen has developed into a Virgin Fast Track top 100 company - and was voted Recruiter of the Year at the Health Investor Awards, Top small to medium sized business at the Best Business Awards, and featured in Recruiter’s Top 10 Public Sector Recruitment providers.

 

Company info
Website
Telephone
0345 130 4006
Location
Finegreen
Manchester
Lancashire
M12 6JH
United Kingdom

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