Infection Control Nurse

Position:
An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated nurse to join NHS Ayrshire & Arran's multidisciplinary Infection Prevention & Control Team (IPCT) as an Infection Control Nurse (ICN). You will be based at Lister Street, University Hospital Crosshouse. This post is offered on a permanent basis.

Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)

Hours: 36.00 hours per week.

UK Driving Licence:
A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

What you will do:
You will be a member of the Infection Control Team and assist in the development and delivery of the infection prevention and control service provided for NHS Ayrshire & Arran. This is a comprehensive infection control service designed to minimise the risk of healthcare associated infection to patients, staff, visitors and others and will be in compliance with NHS Scotland infection control standards and evidence based research.

Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post:

• The post holder requires to be a 1st level Registered Nurse with relevant current clinical experience. They should also have evidence of formal post registration education, training and development.
• They will hold or give a commitment to undertake an appropriate Infection Control Qualification to diploma, degree or master's level.
• Practical experience of undertaking audit, including report writing and action planning is essential.
• Previous experience in delivering education and training to staff is a requirement for the post.
• The post holder must have a comprehensive knowledge of the NHS Scotland HAI agenda, including national infection control guidelines and policies. In addition, the post holder must be able to demonstrate practical translation of infection control theory into practice.
• Excellent communication skills verbal and written are required.
• The post holder must have relevant IT skills including the ability to use Microsoft Office, Internet, e-mail and digital photography software. There is a requirement to establish and maintain databases for the recording and analysis of surveillance and audit data.

Contact:
Denise Steele, Infection Control Nurse Team Lead, denise.steele@aapct.scot.nhs.uk or 01563 826238.

Additional Information for Candidates

• You should apply for this post by completing the application process on NHS Jobs Scotland.
• DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
• Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted.
• Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.
• For full-time posts the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.