248359- Registered Nurse - Infection Prevention and Control
About The Organisation
Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.
We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate \& Property \& Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.
The Role
To scope and coordinate the implementation and ongoing monitoring of mandatory national surveillance programmes relating to surgical site infection. To provide a focal point for the coordination of enhanced surveillance programmes targeting locally defined priorities.
To coordinate and provide meaningful, informative and timely surveillance data and reports for the purpose of critical analysis and assessment which have the potential to enhance patient/client clinical outcomes. To contribute to the development and implementation of a programme of clinical audit and research activity
In this key role, you will:
- Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care for patients to ensure delivery of a high standard of care.
- Maintain effective communications with patients, relatives and other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure that appropriate information is shared and patient needs are met.
- Knowledge of all relevant National and Local Policies, legislation, procedures, PREP, etc
- Work within, and adhere to, defined National policies, procedures, standards and protocols of the Ward, Directorate and Division.
- Be fully compliant with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and other relevant guidance documents, which support and maintain standards of professional practice.
- Organise own and more junior staff workload and utilise time management skills to ensure that the interests of patients/clients are met.
What You'll Bring:
- Registered Nurse with valid NMC Registration
- The post holder will be required to demonstrate excellent team working skills with the ability to work using own initiative
- Effective listening, communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Excellent time management skills
- Working knowledge of basic information technology
What we Offer
As a valued employee of NHS Lanarkshire, you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including:
- Annual Leave \- 35 days including public holidays
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Annual incremental salary progression
- Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
- NHS discounts and more.
- Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children’s settings.
If you have any questions about the recruitment process or require support with your application, Heather Lamont Recruitment Administrator on Heather.Lamont@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
Interested?
Full details about the role are provided in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Please review our Application Guidance which explain key information including closing dates, amendments, righttowork requirements, sponsorship eligibility and important points to be aware of before submitting your application
You can also learn more about working with NHS Lanarkshire by viewing our Information Pack
Unless otherwise stated, the deadline for applications is 23:59 hours on the closing date. Please note, CVs will not be accepted.
This advert may close early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply early.
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