Job summaryStaff Nurses Are you looking for a career move or change?Don't miss this exciting opportunity to join our Infection Prevention & Control team at Northampton, and work within a dynamic and exhilarating environment. We can offer you fantastic development opportunities and a wide range of experiences that are centred around protecting our patients from healthcare associated infection.Together we aim to continue to deliver the highest standard of evidence-based care, resulting in increased quality and patient satisfaction.We have a strong commitment to education and training and can offer continuing professional development and support you in your role within the Trust.Main duties of the jobTo provide specialist nursing care in maintaining and developing a quality infection prevention and control (IPC) service.To support delivery of the annual IPC audit programme.To assist with the prevention, surveillance, investigation and control of infection across the organisation.About usNorthampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.Our Excellence ValuesCompassionAccountabilityRespectIntegrityCourageWe want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesClinicalWork in a small team to deliver a specialist service across the Trust, based on principles that are research based and which enhance the quality of patient care.Agree personal objectives with the Infection Prevention and Control Matron.Be a visible point of contact for patients, visitors, relatives, and staff, acting as a resource for problems and able to clearly present the patients / clients point of view to others.Ensure that nursing records and documentation are maintained and current.Participate in the development of evidence based patient care policies and procedures.Provide specialist support to the clinical team.Perform audit and surveillance of Healthcare Associated Infection, hand hygiene, and the healthcare environment, by collecting and analysing data.Prepare reports on audit findings and feeding back in a timely manner.Participate in education and training programmes on infection control for all staff groups in formal and informal settings.Adopt innovative ways of working within the speciality.Participate in clinical research in collaboration with other staff groups as required.Use novel approaches in order to enhance the quality of patient care within the clinical speciality.Be an active member and support the IPC team as appropriate.Provide clinical support during outbreaks of infection.Participate, with the support of the team, in the surveillance of Healthcare associated infections.Assists with the facilitation of clinical audits to promote clinical effectiveness.Collects audit and surveillance data from patients and patient records.Inputs surveillance data into electronic data capture systems.Analyses surveillance data, produces reports, and feeds back findings to clinicians on a regular basis in order that areas for action can be identified at the earliest opportunity.Collects action plans in response to audit and project findings.To support root cause analyses of serious incidents and cases of infections.Update Infection Prevention notice boards.To be aware of the impact of service changes across the organisation.Comply with Health & Safety and Infection Prevention and Control policies and ensure that staff, patients and visitors are appropriately informed and advised. Maintain a clean and safe environment. Ensure equipment used and techniques employed by staff comply with the Trusts Health & Safety policies.Challenge others who do not comply with trust infection prevention guidelines such as hand hygiene at the five moments of care or use of personal protective equipment.Person SpecificationEducations, Training and QualificationsEssentialRegistered nurse or midwife NMCDiplomaDesirableDegreeSpeciality specific training and competencies achieved and ongoing developmentKnowledge and ExperienceEssential2 years post-registration experienceEvidence of autonomous practiceEvidence of continual professional developmentDesirableKnowledge and experience of Infection Prevention and ControlEvidence of audit or surveillanceSkillsEssentialGood communication and listening skills (written and verbal)Able to work on own initiative, be flexible and self-motivatedAble to work as a teamComputer literate including excelGood organisational skills, having the ability to organise self, prioritise, and others to meet deadlinesDesirableAssertive and confidentTeaching and assessing skillsAbility to learn new IT systems and skills e.g. laboratory clinical systemKey Competencies/Personal Qualities and AttributesEssentialCommitted to delivering high standards of patient careFriendly, open, empathetic, and compassionateProfessional role model to other colleaguesPassionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our colleagues, patients and service usersDesirableEvidence of change managementDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameNorthampton General HospitalAddressNorthampton General Hospital NHS TrustCliftonvilleNorthamptonNN1 5BDEmployer's websitehttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)