Infection Control Lead Nurse

We are looking to recruit an Infection Prevention and Control Lead Nurse, on behalf of a private hospital in Blackburn, Lancashire. The role offers a salary of up to �53,000 pa. plus benefits.� This is a full time, permanent position for an Infection Control Lead Nurse to work 37.5 hours per week, covering a flexible shift pattern.
You will be working for a leading provider of independent healthcare, with nationwide hospitals and clinics and an excellent reputation, voted as one of the best companies to work for in the care sector.
We have an opportunity for an Infection Prevention and Control Lead�to join their team of staff in the Nursing�department.
To apply for this role, you should meet the following criteria:

• Registered Nurse/Health Care Professional with NMC/HCPC Registration
• Teaching and assessing qualification e.g. ENB 998 (or equivalent).
• Able to apply specialist knowledge to risk assessment and support appropriate controls.
• Proficient in the use of a PC, including the use of software and systems.

Duties of this role include:

• To ensure Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) is addressed in all areas of the hospital, and reflected throughout all activity related to healthcare provision.�
• Taking accountability for infection prevention all new business, new build and refurbishment.�
• To ensure environmental cleaning is sufficient and appropriate to the level of risk in each area of the hospital in partnership with housekeeping department.
• To provide comment and advice on the purchase, introduction and use of equipment in relation to IPC issues.
• To support the local Waste Officer in all waste management but especially in the management of the clinical waste stream.

Other Benefits include;

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Private Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
• Non-contributory life insurance
• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
• Industry leading training and development opportunities

For further details on working as Infection Control Lead Nurse In Blackburn, please Apply, or contact Gemma at Leaders in care.
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