Infection Prevention Co-Ordinator / Nurse - Cheltenham Nuffield Health Hospital

Are you a qualified Nurse? Are you interested in or do you have experience within Infection Prevention? If so, Nuffield Health have the opportunity for you. Get in touch or apply today! For a confidential chat, please email daen.fox@nuffieldhealth.com where we can answer any questions.

Part-Time or Full Time considered

Together with the Matron for the Hospital you will be operationally responsible for the day to day management of Infection Prevention and Control for the hospital. In this role you work 22.5 hours per week as the Infection Prevention Co-ordinator (IPC) for the site with the option of working the remaining 15 hours within a different department (as a Nurse or Theatre Practitioner).

The successful candidate will be funded to attend the Nuffield Health IPC Course run by de Montfort University resulting in Level 3 credits and will then work with Matron (Director of Infection Prevention and Control) to lead on IP for the hospital. IP responsibilities will include practical IP training to both clinical and non-clinical staff, uploading of IP data to the Public Health England (PHE) database, investigation any infections at the site (with department leads) identifying areas for improvements in care, and chairing both monthly and quarterly IP&C Committee meetings. There is also an opportunity in the longer term to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to become an Infection Prevention Specialist Nurse.

No experience is necessary in Infection Prevention as all training and support will be provided but a keen interest in IP and an ability to work independently are essential.

The friendly nursing team consists of nurses with a background of all different surgical specialities and there is a culture of strong team work and supporting each other.

The senior nursing team strongly believe in personal & professional development and actively encourage staff to partake in annual appraisals and to develop themselves through attendance at study days, learning new clinical skills and sharing knowledge with colleagues.

The ward team pride themselves on high standards and are committed to ensuring patients have the best possible experience during their stay at the Cheltenham Hospital.

For a confidential chat or to set up an informal visit, then please do email daen.fox@nuffieldhealth.com

What are the responsibilities of an Infection Prevention Co-Ordinator / Nurse

• Be part of a close-knit team headed by our Matron.
• With our consultant- led service, you will be working directly with some of the best clinical talent around, gaining experience with new practices, equipment and facilities.
• You'll interact with practitioners from other departments because you understand the importance of continuity in patient care.
• You will be able to manage a patient workload in a constantly changing environment.

What are we looking for in an Infection Prevention Co-Ordinator / Nurse;

• Have a registration with the appropriate governing body and have qualifications and experience relevant to your registration, including NMC.
• Be enthusiastic, highly motivated and keen to embrace new ideas.
• Be an excellent communicator and team worker & flexible with regards to shift patterns.
• Have the ability to fully understand each patient's needs and provide individual attention.

Benefits

We want you to be the best you can be. So we promise to support you with training, career development and our unique health and wellbeing focused benefits package. This includes;

• Employer and employee contributory pension scheme
• We want you to be the best you can be. We will support you with training opportunities and career development options.
• Free membership across all of our Fitness & Wellbeing clubs,
• Life assurance, private healthcare and health-screening.
• Access to the Perks at work reward platform which gives you access to cashback and discounts with over 30,000 retailers and service providers.
• Not only this but we also offer a range of lifestyle and financial wellbeing benefits.
• Whether you are currently in the NHS or a private setting, we are sure you will find your career with us motivating and rewarding.
• Free on-site parking

Like all of us at Nuffield Health, you do what you do because you care. Every one of our brilliant people is passionate about making a real difference.

Informal visits are welcomed.

Applications will be considered as they are received, and interviews will be arranged accordingly. We reserve the right to close adverts early, for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications. Therefore, please apply early to ensure you are considered for the post.