Role Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic and innovative Registered Nurse or Practitioner to join our Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Team as an Audit & Surveillance Specialist. The team is based at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (Eastern Services) and provides a service across all sites, including the Acute Hospital, Exeter Nightingale Hospital, Community settings, Mental Health Services and to other providers.
Infection surveillance is a very challenging, essential and ever-changing component of Healthcare. The main duty of the team within the IPC service is to provide the Trust’s mandatory and voluntary audit and surveillance programme. This includes working within tight protocols and definitions as defined by UK Health Security Agency, NHS England and other professional bodies as well as local initiatives. Our key areas of work focus on the surveillance of bacteraemia and surgical site infection but we are also involved in many other projects such as hand hygiene and peripheral venous cannula care auditing.
We are looking for someone committed to evidence-based practice with an ability to interrogate data. The successful candidate will be able to work both independently and as part of our existing team to identify opportunities for change and contribute to improvement work which embeds good IPC into clinical practice.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role:
You will need to have a keen eye for detail, be able to prioritise workload and have a flexible, positive approach. The role includes preparing and delivering reports, identifying areas for improvement, teaching, and empowering staff with enthusiasm to reduce healthcare associated infection. You will be supported with change management, clinical leadership and will need excellent oral and written communication skills.
This is a fantastic opportunity for the right person. As this is a specialist role enquiries/visits are encouraged. We are keen to chat to you about the post and show you around.
You must have your own means of transport, as the ability to travel throughout Devon may be required.
Working Pattern: 22.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Opportunity for flexible and/or agile working can be discussed.
For further information please contact: Melanie Thornton, Advanced Nurse Specialist or Bridget Spooner, Clinical Matron on 01392 402355 or email melanie.thornton@nhs.net or bridget.spooner@nhs.net
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
