Infection Prevention and Control Nurse

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Infection Prevention and Control Nurse

37.5 Hours - Cherwell Hospital (Banbury) & Blakelands Hospital (Milton Keynes)

We currently have an  exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Nurse to join our team as an Infection Prevention Control (IPC) Lead Nurse to work cross - site between our Cherwell Hospital in Banbury and Blakelands Hospital in Milton Keynes. 

It is essential you can provide evidence-based Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) clinical advice and support by leading in surveillance, prevention and control of infection in the hospital setting by promoting and maintaining high standards of IPC practices with regard to safety of patients, staff and visitors by providing.

We are looking for a professional role model with experience in improving practice in IPC and delivering education to staff. You will be able to demonstrate this with evidence of your commitment to continual professional development'.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Leading in surveillance, prevention and control of infection in the hospital setting.

• Promoting and maintaining high standards of IPC practices with regard to safety of patients, staff and visitors.

• Delivery mandatory training in IPC, Hand Hygiene and Aseptic Non touch technique (ANTT). 

• You will demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to provide a high standard of care to all of our patients, with excellent communication skills and an ability to work within a multidisciplinary team is essential whilst having flexibility.

What you'll bring with you

• Registered Nurse Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.

• Current NMC registration.

• Teaching and Assessing qualification or equivalent experience.

• Evidence of recent update of infection prevention and control practice.

• Infection Prevention and Control Course – qualification (Desirable)

Essential Experience

• Recent experience as a registered nurse in acute surgical care environment.

• Previous experience and knowledge of infection prevention and control at ward/departmental level.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience with surgical site surveillance

• Tissue viability knowledge

• Audit/surveillance experience – including Surgical site infection surveillance service (SSISS)

• Familiarity with the Patient safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF) and report writing.

• Policy / procedure writing.

Why join us?

At Ramsay Health Care UK, our people are at the heart of our success. Our benefits are designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance and career development, because we’re people caring for people:

Health, Wellbeing & Financial Security

• Private Medical Cover, with the option to add your partner and dependants

• Discounted Bupa Dental Insurance

• Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 your base salary

• Private Pension, with Ramsay matching up to 5% after a qualifying period

• Employee Assistance Programme

Work–Life Balance

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional days

• Flexible shift patterns, where possible

• Family friendly policies including enhanced parental leave

• Volunteer leave to support causes that matter to you

Career Development & Recognition

• Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy to support your career development

• Colleague recognition programme to celebrate our people

Lifestyle & Everyday Perks

• Access to our benefits platform, offering a wide range of discounts

• Cycle2Work scheme

• Subsidised staff restaurant, where possible

About Us:

Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 50 years’ experience. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England.

We love people with a positive, “can do” attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success.

We care. It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964. “The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success. 

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.

We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people at risk. We expect all employees to share this commitment and behave in a way that supports it. All successful candidates will be provided with safeguarding training appropriate to their role.