Infection Prevention and Control Nurse

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Job Title: Infection Prevention and Control Nurse

Location: Banbury, Oxfordshire Salary: £42,000 per annum Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Key Benefits and Perks

Generous Leave Package: 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with the flexibility to buy or sell leave to suit your lifestyle.

Private Pension Scheme: Benefit from a private pension plan with up to a 5% employer match for future financial security.

Flexible Working: Enjoy flexible shift patterns that suit your personal and professional needs.

Parental Leave: Enhanced parental leave policies to support your family life.

Private Medical Cover: Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family, with the option to include your partner and dependants.

Life Assurance: Three times your base salary as a death-in-service benefit.

Professional Development: Free access to training and development through the Ramsay Academy to support your career growth.

Additional Benefits:

Free on-site parking and subsidised staff restaurant where available.

Access to Concerts for Carers and the Employee Assistance Programme.

Discounts with the Blue Light Card Scheme and Cycle2Work scheme in partnership with Halfords.

Main Responsibilities

Lead the surveillance, prevention, and control of infection within the hospital setting.

Promote and maintain high standards of infection prevention and control practices to ensure the safety of patients, staff, and visitors.

Demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to delivering high-quality care for all patients.

Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, displaying excellent communication skills.

What You'll Bring

Qualifications:

Registered Nurse with a degree-level education or equivalent experience.

Current NMC registration.

Teaching and assessing qualification or equivalent experience.

Evidence of recent infection prevention and control practice updates.

Desirable: Infection Prevention and Control Course qualification.

Experience:

Essential:

Recent experience as a registered nurse in an acute surgical care environment.

Experience and knowledge of infection prevention and control at ward or departmental level.

Desirable:

Experience with surgical site surveillance and tissue viability knowledge.

Knowledge of audit and surveillance, including Surgical Site Infection Surveillance Service (SSISS).

Familiarity with the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF) and report writing skills.

Experience in policy and procedure writing.

Why Live and Work in Banbury?

Quality of Life: Banbury offers a fantastic balance of charming countryside, vibrant community, and excellent transport links.

Explore Oxfordshire: Enjoy the rich history of Banbury or explore the beautiful landscapes of Oxfordshire in your free time.

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