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Infection Prevention and Control, Audit and Surveillance NurseJoin to apply for the Infection Prevention and Control, Audit and Surveillance Nurse role at Candino CA.Job SummaryThis is an exciting opportunity to become part of our team. We are looking for an individual with an interest in working within an Infection Prevention and Control role to join us. This role will provide you with experience in both acute and community Infection Prevention and Control nursing. The primary base will be at the Ipswich Hospital site.You must hold a current UK driving license and have access to a car, as travelling across North East Essex and East Suffolk will be required. This will be a rotational post covering all specialties which includes Medicine, Women and Children''s services, Oncology/Haematology, Surgery & Anaesthetics, Care of the Elderly, and Community services.Collaborative working with the local health economy relating to Infection Prevention Control is key to the successes the Trust has developed in recent years. We are looking for someone who will continue to commit to this. You must be professional in your approach and be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills.You will support in the provision of clinical expertise and professional advice and leadership as a specialist resource in Infection Prevention and Control. This includes teaching, supporting development, research, surveillance, and audit across all staff groups within the Trust.Main duties of the jobThe Infection Prevention and Control Nurse serves as leader, mentor, and role model for the infection prevention and control program.Maintains a knowledge base of current infection prevention and control information.Supports the Infection Prevention and Control team in providing professional education for all staff as required, maintaining an effective infection control program.About UsWe are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics, and in patients'' own homes. We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options. Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals, we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata), and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offers a variety of services.If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.Job ResponsibilitiesFor full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.Person SpecificationExperienceEssentialBroad Clinical ExperienceProven post-registration nursing experience or a demonstrable and transferable skill set to meet the job requirementsExperience of facilitating change through quality improvementDesirablePrior experience of IPC roleTo have worked as band 6 or evidence of working at that levelQualificationsEssentialRegistered Nurse recorded on Part 1 of the NMC registerDegree in relevant subject or evidence of working at that levelTeaching and assessing qualification (ENB998, C&G 730)DesirableManagement qualificationPrince2 project managementRecognised Infection Control qualificationKnowledgeEssentialKnowledge of audit and surveillancePersonal SkillsEssentialBasic computer skillsGood communication and listening skillsAbility to gather and analyse data, undertake investigationsDesirableECDL or other Microsoft Office trainingDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.Employer DetailsEmployer name: East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation TrustAddress: Ipswich Hospital, Heath Road, Ipswich, IP4 5PDEmployer''s website: #J-18808-Ljbffr