An opportunity has arisen to join our Infection, Prevention and Control Team at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, based at the Conquest Hospital.
The successful candidate will work as part of a team facilitating the prevention, surveillance, investigation and control of infection for both acute and community integrated care. You will have a sound knowledge of clinical nursing and an understanding of the basic principles of infection control. You will need to have the ability and drive to empower and facilitate effective infection control practice.
You will be based at the Conquest hospital but work at other Trust sites when required. We offer a supportive, development focused environment with access to training and ongoing professional development.
This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate who wishes to increase their experience, knowledge and learn new skills.
As an Infection Prevention and Control Nurse you will provide specialist advice to the multi-disciplinary team, patients and visitors. The role will include staff education and training using evidence based practice.
You will work with the team to contain and reduce the incidence of infection across the Trust through risk assessment, surveillance, audit, intervention and education and national and local policy. You will support the delivery of the Trust's IPC strategy and annual programme of work. and take part in quality improvement initiatives.
You will be involved in responding to and supporting the management of outbreaks and incidents of infection, necessitating the wearing of personal protective equipment.
You will need the ability to work as part of a team and also as a proactive autonomous member of the Infection Prevention and Control Team and have excellent communication skills. It is important that you can prioritise your workload and are able to motivate others.
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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