Job summary
- Main area
- Infection Prevention & Control
- Grade
- Band 8b
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 436-6215113
- Employer
- Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Uffculme Centre
- Town
- Moseley, Birmingham
- Salary
- £58,972 - £68,525 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 05/05/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 15/05/2024
Employer heading
Band 8b Nurse Consultant - Infection Prevention and Control
Band 8b
Please note that this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Job overview
At BSMHFT we are seeking a Nurse Consultant in Infection Prevention and Control.
Reporting to the Acting Deputy Director of Nursing, you will hold a high-profile role, be accessible and have management & consultancy responsibility for the delivery of the infection control strategy, whilst providing effective clinical leadership that supports and inspires colleagues.
The post is fundamental in ensuring IPC assurance processes are in place and operational at BSMHFT.
You will be responsible for reducing the impact of infection on health services and reducing the incidents of healthcare associate infections (HCAI) across our patch.
The interview date is: 15 May 2024
Main duties of the job
Aspects of this role incorporate:
- managerial
- clinical
- evidence-based practice
- research
- professional
- training and education
- practice & service development, research & evaluation
- leadership & consultation function
- financial responsibility
Please refer to the job description which provides further information
Working for our organisation
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities are available within the job description which provides further information
Person specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
- Minimum of five years post registration nursing experience
- Minimum of 1 year working as a Band 8a infection control nurse (or equivalent) in a community or mental health or learning disability setting.
- Experience of managing a team.
- Experience of conducting clinical audits.
- Good knowledge of the current UK healthcare agenda, including the Code of Practice on Health Care Acquired Infection, CNST and Standards for Better Health
- Experience of managing an Infection Control Team.
- Experience of managing a budget
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of research design and implementation.
- Experience of developing and delivering training programmes.
- Experience of designing Annual Program of works
- Experience on developing policies and procedures
- Experience working in collaboration with external agencies (e.g. CCG, CQC, PHE, PHE)
Skills
Essential criteria
- Skills in setting and monitoring standards of practice and performance.
- Skills in word processing and use of email.
- Skills in time management and workload prioritisation.
- Supervision and line management skills.
- Skills in making judgements and decisions on risk issues and apply risk principles to a diverse range of situations without direct supervision.
- Report writing skills
- Presentation skills.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
- Interpersonal and relationship management skills.
Desirable criteria
- Skills in use of Microsoft word.
- Microsoft outlook and excel spreadsheet.
- Chairing skills.
- Experience in working in complex systems
- Experience in interpreting epidemiological data
Training & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
- Master’s Degree in healthcare or equivalent experience.
- Degree Level qualification
- Qualification in Infection Control Nursing.
- Leadership and/or management training.
Desirable criteria
- Teaching qualification e.g ENB998, City & Guilds 730 or equivalent.
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Ability to motivate and inspire others.
- Enthusiasm and persistence
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to work as part of a team and develop effective working relationships
- Pragmatic problem solving approach
- Self motivation
Desirable criteria
- Committed to personal development
Other
Essential criteria
- Current membership of the Infection Control Nurses Association
- Smart and presentable
- Satisfactory health record
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lisa Pim
- Job title
- Acting Deputy Director of Nursing
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01213010000
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