Job summary
To work closely with the IPCNS and the TBSN to plan and deliver the IPC and TB work programme in accordance with a defined service specification.

The post holder will be expected to work collaboratively and co-operatively with all Trust staff and external service providers to ensure seamless service delivery in accordance with the service specification and key performance indicators.

This post is part time 18.75 hours per week.

Main duties of the job
The Band 6 Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Nurse will support the delivery of commissioned IPC and Tuberculosis services across Cheshire East. Working alongside the Infection Prevention and Control Nurse Specialist and Tuberculosis Specialist Nurse, the post holder will provide specialist infection prevention advice, support outbreak prevention and management, undertake surveillance and patient safety reviews, and contribute to the reduction of healthcare associated infections.

The role includes delivering education and training, undertaking audits, supporting quality improvement initiatives, analysing infection prevention data, and providing assurance to commissioners and healthcare providers. The post holder will work collaboratively with care homes, primary care services, community providers, local authorities, commissioners and the UK Health Security Agency to promote best practice and ensure compliance with national standards and contractual requirements.

The successful candidate will work autonomously, manage a varied workload, support service development, contribute to governance and reporting requirements, and act as a clinical role model, helping to improve patient safety and infection prevention standards across the health and social care system.

About us
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.

We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.

Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.

All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.

Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 373-CSS1331

Essential qualifications

• NMC Registered Nurse - RNA/RNMH/RNLD.
• Relevant IPC Qualification or willing to undertake within 6 months of commencing employment.
• Relevant degree or evidence of working towards with a completion date within 2 years of commencing employment.
• Working knowledge and understanding of Tuberculosis or willing to undertake additional training within 6 months of commencing employment.

Desirable qualifications

• Relevant teaching qualification or equivalent experience
• Non-Medical Prescribing (NMP) qualification

Essential knowledge and expertise

• Knowledge and experience of IPC
• Experience of audit tools and audit experience
• Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to balance clinical caseload.
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of health care professionals, on a variety of complex and sensitive issues which require persuasive and empathetic skills.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage / prioritise own workload.
• Willingness to achieve competence in a range of skills as required for the role.
• Ability to work under pressure across competing priorities.

Desirable knowledge and expertise

• Experience in service development

Essential experience

• Service development and implementation/management of change.
• Be able to present written information in a logical, accurate manner
• Good presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work autonomously
• Ability to deliver training to a wide range of staff groups

Desirable experience

• Experience of working in community/primary care services
• Experience of nursing in different specialities.

Essential trust values

• Demonstrate alignment with Trust Values (6 C's: Commitment, Communication, Care, Courage, Compassion, Competency)

Employer contact
For questions about the job, contact: Alannah Kate Spendlove-Astles, alannah.spendlove-astles@nhs.net, 01244397700

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.