Clinical Lead - Infection Control Link Nurse

Job Description

Clinical Lead - Infection Control Link Nurse | West Midlands Hospital | Part Time 22.5 Hours Per Week

West Midlands Hospital are recruiting for a Clinical Lead - Infection Control Link Nurse to join the team on a part time contract.

The successful candidate will be expected

• To carry out the necessary  surveillance to identify and monitor infections within the hospital
• To provide advice on Infection Prevention and Control issues and to contribute in the interpretation and development of local procedures based on group policy for the prevention and control of infection.
• To undertake training and education on Infection Prevention and Control issues.
• To attend and provide reports for Infection Control and Clinical Governance Committees.
• To carry out environmental audits for infection prevention and control throughout the hospital, ensuring that action plans are developed and instigated
• Liaise closely with all heads of department on Infection Prevention and Control issues
• To help create and maintain an environment that will ensure the safety of the patient/client, his or her relatives, visitors and Health Care Workers using infection prevention and control knowledge, communication skills, nursing and teaching skills and attitudes appropriate to each situation
• To co-ordinate all aspects of Infection Prevention and Control issues within the hospital on behalf of the Hospital Director

What you'll bring with you

• Current NMC registration
• At least 30 credits at level 5 or 6 in modules relevant to Infection Prevention and Control Practice or recognised Infection Prevention and Control qualification/willingness to undertake
• A teaching/assessing qualification or equivalent - desirable
• A warm, considerate and empathetic character
• A commitment to support patients and the team
• The ability to make decisions and use your own initiative
• Strong communication skills 
• A flexible and positive attitude

Benefits

• ​​​​Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Ramsay Academy – genuine opportunities to grow, develop and specialise in your career
• 25 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays and plus the opportunity to buy/sell more
• Flexible shift options
• Private Healthcare and Life Assurance
• Free onsite parking and a subsidised staff restaurant
• Free uniform
• Access to our employee Discount Programme
• Wellbeing centre and access to 24/7 employee assistance line for free advice
• Free DBS checking
• Long service, Employee recognition and appreciation awards​​​​​

About us

West Midlands Hospital is one of the West Midland's leading private hospitals set in 3.5 acres of pleasant grounds at Colman Hill, Halesowen, ten miles from Birmingham City Centre. Operating since 1988 the hospital has 29 private bedrooms, all with en-suite facilities.

By investing in advanced medical technology, the hospital offers a wide range of treatments and services. We have two theatres one with Lamina flow, and cover a wide range of surgical specialities; these include Orthopaedics, General surgery, Gynaecology, ENT, Ophthalmology, Cosmetic and urology. We also have a separate endoscopy suite.

In September 2020, we opened a designated off-site ambulatory care unit with an operating theatre and two recovery bays, located less than 5 miles from the West Midlands hospital to enable us to offer more services to our patients. This role is a key role in ensuring the success of multi-site theatre working. 

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 are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

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