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    Infection Prevention and Control Nurse - Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom - Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

    Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
    Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom

    3 weeks ago

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    Do you have a keen interest in Infection Prevention and Control?

    Do you have skills, experience or passion to make an impact in preventing infections?

    Now is the time for you to join our forward-thinking Infection control team.

    Main duties of the job Preventing healthcare associated infections remains a high priority. In order to ensure best practice and best care is provided to our patients you will work along side the specialist nurses to participate in the development and co-ordination of an effective infection control service across the Trust.

    Ensure policies are up to date and adhered to by working closely with staff, demonstrating good practice, providing education and training and managing relevant promotional projects.

    Responsible, with other members of the Infection Prevention and Control Team, for prevention, surveillance, investigation and control of infection in The Maidstone & Tunbridge wells NHS Trust. About us In this year's NHS staff survey, our employees voted to recommend us as an employer, positioning us as the second most recommended NHS Trust in the South East.

    Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.

    The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 760,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.

    The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.

    We employ more than 7,000 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.

    Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. Job description Job responsibilities Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.

    Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please email mtw- if this is problematic)and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.

    Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children).

    At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.

    Interview Date: To be confirmed Person Specification Qualifications Essential
    • NMC Level 1 Registration. Evidence of professional and education development at an advanced level
    • ENB 998 or other relevant teaching qualification.
    Desirable
    • Infection control module
    Experience Essential
    • At least 3 years post registration experience. Experience at ward/department management level. Some experience of teaching
    • Some experience of teaching
    • Understanding of basic principles of infection control
    • Awareness of current targets and recent legislation relating to infection control
    • Working knowledge of computers (be computer literate) and information technology with willingness to develop further skills
    • Understanding of current professional nursing issues
    Desirable
    • Experience in infection prevention and control practice
    Skills Essential
    • Excellent presentational, communication and interpersonal skills
    • Excellent verbal and written skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Ability to work within multidisciplinary team
    • Developed interpersonal and influencing skills
    • Ability to motivate staff
    Desirable
    • Developed skills in audit and surveillance
    • Ability to manage complex clinical and operational situations that involve staff from all levels within an organisation
    • Research skills
    • Developed IT skills e.g. with Excel and Access
    • An understanding of organisation management issues
    Employer details Employer name Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust Address Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Hospital Trust

    Hermitage Lane

    Maidstone

    ME16 9QQ Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply T3#J-18808-Ljbffr
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