Golden Jubilee National HospitalNHS National Waiting Times Centre

Chief Executive Jill Young

Recruitment line: 0800 0283 666

Dear Candidate

POST: REGISTERED NURSE INFECTION CONTROLHOURS: 37.5 CLOSING DATE: 5 JULY 2016

The National Waiting Times Centre Board welcomes your enquiry in connection with the above post. Please find enclosed an information pack.

Should you wish to submit an application for the above post, please ensure you do so in advance of the closing date. Late applications will not be forwarded for short listing.

When providing referees on the application form, please be aware that we require references to cover at least three years of previous employment/training history.  If the period of time both referees have know you is less than three years, you will be required to provide additional referees.  Where possible, please provide us with e-mail addresses for contact.

Should you contact the recruitment team to discuss any queries regarding your application it is advisable that you retain the job reference number as you will asked to quote this when you call. Please note that we no longer acknowledge receipt of applications and therefore you will not receive any further communication until after the post has been shortlisted.

In the meantime, I wish you success with your application and should you require any further information or wish to check the progress of your application please do not hesitate to contact the recruitment team on the contact telephone number shown above.

Yours sincerely

Lynn MitchellRecruitment Assistant

Agamemnon StreetClydebank G81 4DYScotlandTelephone 0141 951 5000Fax 0141 951 5500

NATIONAL WAITING TIMES CENTRE BOARD

INFORMATION PACK

FOR THE POST OF

REGISTERED NURSE INFECTION CONTROL37.5 HOURS PER WEEK

REFERENCE NUMBER SHOW/2314

CLOSING DATE: 5 JULY 2016

NATIONAL WAITING TIMES CENTRE BOARD

GENERAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

This information package has been compiled to provide prospective candidates with details of the post and background information about The National Waiting Times Centre Board.

The contents of this package are as follows:-o Job Description/person specificationo Terms and Conditions of Serviceo Application Formo Equal Opportunities Monitoring Formo Information on Agenda for Change

The Equal Opportunities Monitoring form is required for monitoring purposes only and will not be made available to the interview panel during any part of the recruitment process.

Please note, to ensure that we adhere to our current policy on Equal Opportunities; CV’s received with Application Forms will be destroyed prior to Application forms being passed for Short listing.

NWTC operates a NO SMOKING Policy on all Premises and Grounds.

All offers of employment will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory References, Occupational Health screening and Disclosure Scotland clearance.

Please send your completed application to:-

Recruitment Team,HR DepartmentGolden Jubilee National HospitalAgamemnon StreetClydebankG81 4DY

When returning your completed application and any associated enclosures by Royal Mail you must ensure that the correct postage cost is paid. We have been informed by the Post Office that they are retaining those which have been underpaid. This has resulted in completed applications not being returned until after the closing date, and not being included for short listing.

The short listing process will take place shortly after the closing date.

As a Disability Symbol user we recognise the contribution that all individuals can make to the organisation regardless of their abilities. As part of our ongoing commitment to extending employment opportunities all applicants who are disabled and who meet the minimum criteria expressed in the person specification will be guaranteed an interview.

The organisation has introduced a set of shared values. These values will be measured during the Competency Based Interview. The values are:

o We will treat everyone with dignity and respecto We will take responsibility to do our jobs wello We will demonstrate our commitment to qualityo We will work effectively with others in teamso We will display a “can do” attitude at every opportunity

GOLDEN JUBILEE NATIONAL HOSPITAL

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

1. Terms and Conditions of Service

The terms and conditions applicable to this post are those of all NHS Employees.

2. Superannuation

You have the option to join the NHS Superannuation Scheme, to participate in the State Earnings Related Pension Scheme or to take out a Personal Pension.

Employee’s contributions to the NHS Scheme amount to 5.2% to 14.7% of salary (depending on rate of Pensionable Pay) and the employers’ contribution equates to 13.5% of salary. Employees in the NHS Scheme are “Contracted-out” of the State Earnings Related Pension Scheme and pay a lower rate of National Insurance contributions. Employees who choose to participate in the State Earnings Related Pension Scheme pay the higher rate of National Insurance contribution. A Stakeholder Pension is also available.

3. Salary

£26,565 TO £35,577

4. Grade

This post is offered on a Band 6

5. Annual Leave

The annual leave entitlement in a full year commencing 1st April to 31st March is 27 days, rising to 29 days after 5 years’ service and 33 days after 10 years’ service. There are 8 Statutory and Public Holidays in each leave year. (Pro rata where applicable)

6. Hours of Duty

37.5 hours per week

7. Tenure of Employment

This post is offered on a permanent basis

8. Asylum and Immigration Act 1996

Under the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, we are required to carry out checks to ensure that all prospective employees are entitled to live and work in the United Kingdom. You will therefore be asked to provide appropriate documentation prior to any appointment being made.

NHS National Waiting Times Centre

BenefitsNHS Superannuation scheme: All staff are eligible to join this scheme from date of commencement. Employee contributions vary from 5.2% to 14.7% depending on annual pensionable pay. Benefits include a lump sum and pension when you retire, life assurance of 2 years’ pay while you are working, pension and allowances for your spouse and children in the event of death, and benefits for ill-health retirement. Members of the scheme receive tax relief on contributions and Lower National Insurance contributions.

Annual leave entitlement (including public holidays):35 days annual leave on appointment 37 days annual leave after 5 years 41 days annual leave after 10 years

Free car parking

Continuing professional development opportunities

Discounts at the associated Beardmore Hotel

Leisure Club membership – Get fit and healthy at the Beardmore Leisure Club for only £28 per month.

Childcare vouchers – If you are a working parent with children under the age of 16 you could save up to £1,196 per parent, per annum on the cost of childcare.

For more information about the benefits and discounts available to NHS staff, visit www.nhsdiscounts.com

GOLDEN JUBILEE NATIONAL HOSPITAL

JOB DESCRIPTION

1. JOB IDENTIFICATION

Job Title: Infection Control Nurse

Department(s): Infection Control

Job Holder Reference:

No of Job Holders: 1

2. JOB PURPOSE

The key functions of the department are:

Policy & guideline provisionEducationSurveillanceOutbreak managementAuditAdvisory role

The department provides highly specialised advice to directors and senior managers on compliance with national mandatory requirements, standards and best practice and takes the lead in implementing these throughout the organisation.

The department advises operational staff on the implementation of both national and NWTCB infection control policies and procedures. The service is provided to all clinical and non-clinical disciplines within the organisation.

The post holder reports to Line Manager and supports this post in delivering Board wide infection prevention and control, decontamination, surveillance and cleaning services standards.Assists with the development and delivery on the proposed plans to facilitate adoption and compliance with National Standards, legislation and authoritative guidance, ensuring that all decisions and actions are based on sound risk management principles. The post holder will be a valuable member of the Infection Control Team who are responsible for developing and implementing an effective Infection Control Programme throughout NWTCB.

The post holder will assist in the day-to-day implementation of the Infection Control Programme, providing support and advice to the diverse range of departments within the Health Board and dealing with issues addressed within the main responsibilities of this job description.

Senior Manager Infection Control

Clinical Nurse Manager Infection Control Senior Tissue ViabilityNurse

Tissue Viability Nurse

Exec Director of Nursing

Housekeeping Operational Manager

Senior Infection Control Nurse

Post HolderInfection Control Nurse

Catering Operational Manager

3. ORGANISATIONAL POSITION

4. SCOPE AND RANGE

With the support of the Infection Control team, the ICN will provide advice, education and monitor the implementation of infection control policies and procedures board wide.

Functions delivered by the post holder:

Advice in relation to decontamination.Advice in relation to Healthcare Associated Infection (HAI). The post holder will assist the line manager with the management of the task/project work of the Infection Control programme.Statistical records will be kept to demonstrate monitoring of alert organisms, audit analysis, surveillance. No budgetary control.

5. MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direction of the line manager:

Advise staff on the development of structures, strategies and processes to support a coordinated and effective approach to the management of infection control, decontamination, surveillance and housekeeping which meet all national standards and contribute to quality patient care.

Interpret and advise staff on national requirements and guidance in relation to infection control, decontamination and HAI. Assist the Line Manager in coordination, development and implementation of action plans to address these where necessary.

Provide professional advice in the area of infection control and promote high levels of competence in this area through developing policies, setting standards and educating, training and motivating all staff to adhere to these.

Provide clinical advice in the areas of infection control and promote high levels of competence in this area. Assist in the development of policies, setting standards and educating, training and motivating all nursing staff to adhere to these.

The post holder will contribute, as part of the Infection Control Policy Review Group, to the production of Control of Infection Policies, taking the lead in producing and reviewing assigned policies.

Identify and investigate outbreaks or incidents of infection should they occur. Advise on corrective action and monitor/ follow up to ensure that the incident or outbreak is effectively resolved and appropriately reviewed to inform future risk assessment and minimise the opportunity for recurrence. This includes informing Public Health where appropriate.

The post holder will coordinate with line manager, develop and maintain comprehensive infection control audit programmes to ensure the continuous review of infection control practices and of clinical environments. The post holder will ensure that results are reported back to clinical and non-clinical operational staff, managers and relevant committees promptly in an appropriate format to allow remedial action and service improvements to be undertaken. The post holder will review all action plans submitted by the appropriate staff.

Coordinate with the Line Manager, record keeping activities in relation to infection rates and correlate information for provision to national surveillance monitoring bodies. Liaising with these as necessary to ensure that NWTCB conforms to requirements and that feedback is appropriately interpreted and utilised for the benefit of the services.

The post holder will contribute to the development and implementation of the Annual Infection Control Planned Programme.

The post holder will contribute to the development of the Annual Infection Control Report.

Ensure the provision of housekeeping services complies with infection control standards.

Instigate and support research and development to advance patient care and service development.

The post holder will assist in risk assessing all aspects of the infection prevention and control programme for NWTCB.

The post holder will help develop the mandatory requirements for induction and in-service education within the Infection Control Programme and Learning and Development. This includes collaborating with the Line manager in the implementation of the NES programmes.

Patient/Public LiaisonThe post holder will provide written and verbal advice to patients, relatives/carers and visitors on infection prevention and control. Where required the post holder will advise the complaints department on the infection control aspects of any complaint from patients, visitors or staff.

Built Environment and Ancillary ServicesThe post holder will give infection control advice on engineering and building services; purchase of medical equipment; and contracting for hotel and other services which have implications for infection control such as cleaning, laundry, clinical waste and catering.

Quality StandardsThe post holder will work with colleagues and staff within their designated department to implement appropriate Clinical Governance Standards so that NWTCB may be assured that the security and quality of clinical services delivered conform with standards developed by NHS Quality Improvement Scotland and other appropriate bodies.

The post holder will work with colleagues and staff within his/her designated department to implement appropriate HAI Standards and in partnership with all appropriate clinical, non-clinical staff ensure that effective clinical and non clinical risk management and assessment processes are developed and implemented, within his/her designated areas, to eliminate or reduce potential hazards and safeguard the security of clinical services.

Time AllocationThe main function of this post is in the provision of a supportive clinical and educational role and with respect to the nature of the department the demands of the service can be unpredictable. The department provides an on call service and the post holder is expected to assist in the delivery of this service.

6. SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT

The post holder will be required to use the Microsoft Office Package in the completion of statistics. In addition the post holder will use Office Systems in the production of reports and presentations.

In performing and monitoring clinical care, competence is required in using LAB Centre, Ward View, Trackcare, Excel word and Powerpoint.

The post holder will also be confident in all aspects of caring for patients that require the use of

monitoring equipment and equipment used in the provision of clinical treatment within the remit of the post. This includes the reporting of faulty equipment.

Patient and staff records will be managed in accordance with hospital policy and Statutory requirements e.g. Data Protection Act and Medical Records Act.

The post holder will have access to all relevant information relating to infection control.

7. DECISIONS AND JUDGEMENTS

Under the Direction of the Line Manager:

PurchasingGives advice on the HAI and Decontamination aspects of proposed purchases.

Policy generation and reviewThe post holder will assist the Line Manager in the generation and review of all department policies within their allocated areas. In addition the post holder will be expected to help in the development of policies that have wider hospital influence.

Clinical CareConfident patient assessment is an important aspect of the role. The post holder will be a nursing professional with demonstrated knowledge and skills in their area of expertise.

8. COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS

The post holder is expected to communicate with all levels of senior clinical and non-clinical staff within the NWTCB. Excellent communication skills are required since communication is a major component in persuading others to change their practice and adopt new policies and procedures.

The post holder is expected to have strong presentation skills and to be able to express a view convincingly and coherently, verbally and in writing.

The post holder will build and maintain effective communication between all members of the multidisciplinary team; across clinical and interdepartmental boundaries with confidence and sensitivity in pursuit of establishing trust and respect throughout the team.

The post holder will be required to occasionally deal with complex or stressful situations – negotiating with patients, staff and relatives. S/he will be required to provide advice, information and guidance and should be equipped to counsel patient’s staff and relatives where this is necessary.

The post holder will demonstrate a balanced, equitable approach to managing difficult situations for patients, staff and visitors.

Demonstrate and exemplify positive behaviours and attitudes and establish effective

interdependent functions services and other agencies which will support cooperative and partnership working and ensure an inclusive/ participative approach.

Excluding the post holders immediate Line Manager the following are key working relationships with examples of the purposes of these contacts.

All staff to provide information and support to enable them to effectively fulfil their roles in relation to ensuring effective strategies in relation to HAI.

With all clinical and non-clinical managers and consultants within the hospital, working closely with them in developing all aspects of infection prevention and control.

The post holder will deputise for the Line Manager or be a member of the following committees:

Infection Control Committee and sub groupsClinical governance Committees and groupsDecontamination groupHealth and Safety CommitteeSPSP Working GroupsSupport Services ( housekeeping/catering)

With specialist colleagues in other NHS organisations in meeting and working groups to discuss issues of common concern, share good practice, contribute to the development of common nursing strategies in conjunction with nursing colleagues at senior level both internally and externally.

9. PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB

PHYSICAL EFFORT/SKILLS:

The post holder is required to sit for prolonged periods at a PC The post holder will be expected to respond to and deal with problems in most areas of the hospital and estate The post holder must have keyboard skills to allow the daily use of a PC

MENTAL EFFORT/SKILLS:

The post holder is required to undertake prolonged periods of intense concentration, on specialised issues and be able to assimilate complex scientific, technical and research based information.

This post holder must summarise and present complex information in a manner that is easily understood by the target audience, which includes staff at all levels of the organisation. Strict deadlines set by the Line manager, directors, committees and the SEHD all have to be met.

The work pattern is very unpredictable based on the requirements of clinical and non-clinical departments. Infection Control emergencies such as outbreaks take priority and require immediate action. As well as having to adjust and respond to the constantly changing and developing situation the post holder must be able to re-prioritise and address the original goals

and activities that were being undertaken before the emergency situation arose.

EMOTIONAL EFFORT/SKILLS:

The national profile of healthcare associated infection can make it difficult to deal with the conflict that can arise between public/media perceptions of infection control and the reality.

The demands of the post result in daily interruptions to planned work programme.

The post holder will occasionally deal with distressed patients and relatives and explaining the rationale for infection control measures such as isolation.

10. MOST CHALLENGING/DIFFICULT PARTS OF THE JOB

To be sufficiently influential on the behaviour of others over whom the post holder has responsibility and for those for whom the post holder has no formal authority to achieve and embed the highest possible standards of risk assessment, management processes and day to day working practices relating to decontamination and HAI.

Managing the available resources to provide safe and effective patient care while demonstrating/documenting implementation of all quality standards.

Prioritising and balancing the demands of the role within the hospital alongside national demands and initiatives.

11. KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB

Working in partnership Learning and development Caring for staff Improving performance through team-working Communicating effectively Improving quality Achieving results from National and Local strategies

The post requires the acquisition of specialist knowledge and skills combined with excellent interpersonal skills to engage others and influence their practice and behaviour.

The post holder must be a registered nurse, educated to degree level and willing to undertake additional specialist training e.g. Infection Control Nursing Qualification eg MSc Infection Control. A broad range of experience especially at ward management level is essential.

The post requires a high level of professional knowledge and skills combined with well-developed interpersonal and operational management skills and a supportive and visible leadership style.

12. JOB DESCRIPTION AGREEMENT

A separate job description will need to be signed off by each jobholder to whom the job description applies.

Job Holder’s Signature:

Head of Department Signature:

Date:

Date:

Recruitment Person Specification ICN

Essential DesirableQualifications/Training 1st level Registered Nurse

Evidence of further recent relevant speciality specific education.eg cleanliness champions.

Extensive speciality specific experience.

Educated to degree level or working towards Infection Control qualification.

Experience Extensive wide ranging experience at band 5 grade or above.

Previous Infection Control related projects and audit.

Skills/Knowledge Attendance at HAI study days.

Ability to Influence and negotiate.

Good organisational skills.

Excellent communication skills.

Knowledge SICPs, HAI Standards and alert organism surveillance and reporting

Additional jobrequirementsEg. car driver, unsocial hours

Flexibility in working hours, on call rota participation.

Any other additional information

Will be required to represent infection control team at national meetings and Commodity Advisory Panels.