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Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

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The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust is the largest orthopaedic hospital in the UK and a global leader in our field. We provide a dynamic working environment where we support frontline staff to implement improvements so that we can realise our vision of being a world leading neuro musculoskeletal hospital providing the best patient care and staff experience in the NHS, delivering world leading research, and offering a strong foundation of education, training and career progression. Our dedicated staff come from diverse backgrounds, and our patients benefit from the wide range of experience they bring to the Trust. The RNOH brings unrivalled expertise together in one place allowing us to deliver some of the world’s most complex and innovative care to our patients

Rated Good by the CQC
Two sites, one in central London and one in Stanmore - which has recently opened The Stanmore Building, a new, state-of-the-art inpatient facility
Our Research and Innovation Centre works closely with our main academic partner, University College London
Recognised as a centre of excellence, leading on national initiatives, such as the Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) Programme
Further major redevelopment underway across the Stanmore site – improving and modernising our facilities to maintain our position as the UK’s leading centre for orthopaedic medicine
In the NHS staff survey, over 90% of our staff were satisfied with the quality of care they are able to give to patients - the best result of any NHS Trust in the country
Our staff also indicated that they had the best experience of appraisals as compared to all other NHS Trusts.

This is a great time to join us and play a critical role in the next stage of RNOH’s journey to achieving an outstanding CQC rating.

Our aim is to remain a world-leading orthopaedic hospital with the best patient care and staff experience in the NHS. To do this, we have four core values that underpin everything that we do. We use our values to help ensure that we are always focused on the things that our staff and patients believe are most important:

Patients first, always
Excellence, in all we do
Trust, honesty and respect, for each other
Equality, for all

Our annual staff survey results have been improving year on year, with our staff telling us that their experience of working at the Trust is getting better and better. They also indicate that our staff feel very loyal to the RNOH and committed to its role in providing the very best care to our complex patient group. We hope that we can welcome you to our growing team soon.

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Address: Brockley Hill; Stanmore; Middlesex; HA7 4LP
Contact Number: 0208 954 2300

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Cyf: 392-RNOH-970 ID y swydd wag: 6600960

Lead Nurse – Infection Prevention and Control

Closed for applications on: 5-Hyd-2024 00:01

Statws y swydd wag: Closed

Closed for applications on: 5-Hyd-2024 00:01

Lleoliad

Gwefan: Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital - St
Tref: Stanmore
Cod post: HA4 7LP
Major / Minor Region: Llundain

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Contract: Parhaol
Oriau: Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos

Cyflog

Cyflog: £59,490 - £66,239 per annum inclusive of HCAs
Cyfnod cyflog: Yn flynyddol
Gradd: (NHS AfC: Band 8a)

Arbenigedd

Prif leoliad: Nursing

Dyddiad y cyfweliad: 25/10/2024

Please note in order to progress your application, your data will be processed by our 3^rd party recruitment providers – North London Partners Shared Service, who conduct recruitment activities on behalf of Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust.

Rated Good by the CQC
Two sites, one in central London and one in Stanmore - which has recently opened The Stanmore Building, a new, state-of-the-art inpatient facility
Our Research and Innovation Centre works closely with our main academic partner, University College London
Recognised as a centre of excellence, leading on national initiatives, such as the Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) Programme
Further major redevelopment underway across the Stanmore site – improving and modernising our facilities to maintain our position as the UK’s leading centre for orthopaedic medicine
In the NHS staff survey, over 90% of our staff were satisfied with the quality of care they are able to give to patients - the best result of any NHS Trust in the country
Our staff also indicated that they had the best experience of appraisals as compared to all other NHS Trusts.

This is a great time to join us and play a critical role in the next stage of RNOH’s journey to achieving an outstanding CQC rating.

Patients first, always
Excellence, in all we do
Trust, honesty and respect, for each other
Equality, for all

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The post holder will;

Lead all IPC audit and surveillance activity, overseeing the management of HCAIs and alert organisms in the Trust, and reporting locally or nationally where necessary.
Function as an autonomous practitioner providing an expert level of care, developing own and other’s knowledge of the prevention and control of infections.
Be responsible for ensuring site visits and conduct audits for all new builds, refurbishments, and environmental alterations in the Trust by working closely with Estates and Facilities, commissioners, and stakeholders, to ensure that infection prevention and control is always given due regard in these projects.
Ensure that the infection risks of patients are reported and IPC measures are carried out with up-to-date and relevant patient information included in all relevant Trusts records.
Represent the Trust and the Profession at meetings and conferences.
Demonstrate advanced professional knowledge and skills for clinical competency and assumes responsibility for own professional development with the support of the Deputy Chief Nurse.
Advise the DIPC on all matters pertaining to IPC.
Provide management and leadership of the Infection Prevention and Control Team and the Bone Infection/OPAT Team.

Clinical Responsibilities

To be highly visible clinical specialist and leader, ensuring an accessible presence throughout the Trust, for staff, patients and service users, providing assistance, advice and support on IPC issues and concerns
Work closely with the Chief Nurse/Director of Infection Prevention and Control (DIPC) and the IPC Doctor/Lead Consultant Microbiologist to provide leadership and expert knowledge in respect of infection control and prevention across the organisation.
To act as a role model and clinical expert, providing evidence based guidance for staff and members of the multidisciplinary team in relation to the specialist service
Maintain a high level of expert practice in the speciality, acting as a resource for specialist advice across the Trust.
To ensure operational practice, management oversight and audit activity promotes Trust compliance with the Health Act 2006; Code of Practice for Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infection.
To advise on IPC risks, control measures and lead their implementation.
To act as ‘specialist advisor’ in matters relating to infection prevention for all health care workers within the Trust.
To ensure outbreaks of infections are effectively managed and controlled in collaboration with the DIPC and IPC Doctor/Consultant Microbiologist.
To work in partnership with multi-disciplinary teams to implement and evaluate action plans resulting from the environmental audits.
To work with the IPC doctor to provide specialist advice and ensure appropriate IPC oversight in regard to the planning/upgrading of capital projects and equipment within the Trust and other purchaser units and advise the DIPC accordingly.
To compile and deliver to and annual IPC workplan as agreed with the DIPC and shared with the Board.
To participate in the collection and analysis of the data generated from the surgical site infection surveillance scheme, enabling the service to plan, monitor and achieve its SSI objectives.
To play an active leadership role in the winter vaccine campaign and undertake practice as a peer vaccinator

Professional Leadership and Management

Develops strategies to ensure that all Trust employees contribute to the achievement and adhere to the policies and clinical practices developed for the prevention and control of infection.
To coordinate the monitoring and reporting of key performance indicators, both locally and nationally
Through the DIPC, deliver an IPC Annual Report to the Trust Board.
Together with the IPC Doctor to lead and prepare for the Infection Control Committee and Surgical Site Infection group.
Lead on national and local initiatives related to the specialist service and represent the Trust and the profession at meetings and conferences.
Provide line management and professional leadership to the IPC and Bone Infection/OPAT teams.
Direct and support the ongoing professional development of the team
Attend the Nursing Leadership Forum and play an active part as a nurse leader across the nursing portfolio trustwide.
Organise and lead on development and innovations in the prevention and control of HCAIs working in partnership with other Trust within the North Central London Integrated Care Board (NCL ICB).

Quality Governance

Sustain/lead an effective means of capturing incidents relating to the IPC service and supporting investigations/participate in after action reviews (AAR).
Liaise with the Deputy Chief Nurse and the Deputy Director for Quality to advise and contribute to clinical governance activities within the trust around the speciality.
Maintain and update the Board Assurance Framework
Maintain a risk register for IPC matters as indicated.
To be responsible for the development, implementation and audit of IPC policies and procedures – working with managers in taking appropriate action resulting from the audit
To monitor and analyse data and use it to challenge practice.

Research and quality improvement

· To network with other CNS specialist services throughout the UK joining the appropriate organisations in order to collaborate, share and benchmark practices and initiatives

· To act as a research resource in IPC matters.

To critically appraise current practice and best evidence – develop/introduce new practices in accordance with audit or research findings.
To lead quality improvement initiatives within the speciality.

Workforce and Education

To maintain an active awareness

To update and maintain own knowledge of current local and national IPC issues and clinical/ professional developments within the service and disseminate that knowledge to colleagues.
Participate in the informal/formal IPC education and training programmes for the multi-disciplinary teams.
Ensure a robust education and professional development programme is maintained for the IPC champions in the Trust
Develop learning opportunities for all Trust employees that are flexible and accessible and support the needs of the organisation in collaboration with members of the Learning and Development Team.

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and offer a range of flexible working practices. Part-time and job share applications will be considered.

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Before submitting your application and to avoid disappointment please check that you are eligible under the UKVI points based system.

By applying for this post you are agreeing to RNOH transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs. You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages through the NHS Jobs website, and as an employer, we will not be able to respond to any e-mails sent to us via the NHS Jobs website. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system and other secure, internal NHS workforce systems.

Additionally, by applying for this role, you accept in the event you are successful that your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which is aimed at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers. Therefore we want you to complete your e-learning modules prior to joining our organisation.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

The RNOH operates a Smoke-Free Policy. Smoking is not permitted on any of the Trust’s premises (including the grounds that those premises are sited on) or in any Trust owned vehicle.

The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.

If you are offered a role with one of the NLPSS partner trusts, as part of pre-employment checks your identity and right to work documentation will be verified remotely (in most circumstances), using a certified identity verification service provider TrustID. You will be asked to capture an image of the relevant documents as well as a “selfie” using your smartphone/tablet (if available) for facial matching. TrustID will also perform a digital address check using Trunarrative and Equifax, which is a soft check and does not leave a footprint on your credit rating. For more information, visit www.trustid.co.uk

RNOH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of RNOH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

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Manyleb y person

IT skills

Meini prawf hanfodol

Essential IT skills including database and spreadsheet management
Ability to input data

Responsibility for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Meini prawf hanfodol

Demonstrable commitment to anti-discriminatory and inclusive behaviours and practices

Education and Qualifications

Meini prawf hanfodol

Level 1 registration with NMC
Recognised IPC post-graduate course/module in Infection Control
Masters level study or equivalent experience
Evidence of continuous professional development

Meini prawf dymunol

Leadership / Management course/qualification
Masters level award
Teaching/Mentoring qualification

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Meini prawf hanfodol

Significant post registration/graduate experience in relevant area of clinical practice
High level IPC knowledge and skills
Knowledge of current IPC guidelines, communicable diseases policies and procedures
Leadership experience at Band 7
Experience of teaching/ presentation
Knowledge of current development in nursing and the NHS
Experience of quality/service improvement/ change management
Experience of managing people/a team

Meini prawf dymunol

Team Management experience
Experience as an IPC specialist nurse
Experience as a clinical nurse specialist or practice educator
Experience as Band 7 IPC Clinical Nurse Specialist
Experience of managing HR processes

Analytical & Judgment Skills

Meini prawf hanfodol

Ability to performance manage using Trust standards/matrix
Ability to operationalise workforce management policies when required
Ability to interpret data and use data to initiate/evaluate change

Planning & Organisational Skills

Meini prawf hanfodol

Ability to manage a team rota/allocate staff effectively
Ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure
Ability to negotiate complex issues with managers and staff to support change
Ability to prioritise workload to deliver on key projects/ work
Ability to provide supervision and support to junior members of staff/team members across the Trust
Ability to develop supportive working relationships across multidisciplinary teams