London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWUH) is one of the largest integrated NHS Trusts in the country. Our team of more than 8,000 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of approximately one million people providing hospital and community services to the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
As well as delivering community services across four London boroughs from multiple sites we run major acute hospital services at:
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
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Our values - HEART
Our vision at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust is to provide excellent clinical care in the right setting
We are clear that our vision can only be achieved by our staff, who are our most valuable asset.
Our vision is driven by our HEART values and behaviours which were developed together with our staff.
These values describe how we interact with each other and our patients and must underpin everything we do to achieve our vision.
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust welcomes applications from people who wish to work part time or flexibly.
Salary: Band 6
Substantive – Full time
An opportunity has arisen within our Infection Prevention and Control Team for an enthusiastic and innovative nurse who is committed to high standards of care and service delivery.
The post holder will work within the operational scope of the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Service, facilitating the prevention, surveillance, investigation and control of infection within the Community and Acute services of LNWH University Trust. This incorporates a variety of settings including acute wards, community beds, nursing homes, General Practitioners and Dental surgeries and clinics. The post holder will contribute to the delivery of the IPC agenda through participation in educational programmes, development of local policies and guidance based on best practice, compliance audits and the provision of advice to all grades of staff on aspects of IPC. The successful candidate must be able to work both independently and as an effective member of a wider team and be able to work across all sites.
We are looking for a Registered Nurse with a good understanding of Infection Prevention and Control and have an interest in improving infection control practice. The post holder will play a key role in the Audit and Surveillance Programme. They must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and be able to influence and motivate staff. Good collaborative, team working and problem solving skills are essential.
For an informal discussion or visit regarding the post please contact Dianne James Lead Infection Prevention and Control Nurse diannejames@nhs.net or Fiona Coogan Director Infection Prevention and Control – Fiona.coogan@nhs.net
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