Infection Prevention And Control Nurse in Banbury, Oxfordshire

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Job Title: Infection Prevention and Control Nurse

Location: Banbury, Oxfordshire
Salary: £42,000 per annum
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Key Benefits and Perks

• Generous Leave Package: 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with the flexibility to buy or sell leave to suit your lifestyle.

• Private Pension Scheme: Benefit from a private pension plan with up to a 5% employer match for future financial security.

• Flexible Working: Enjoy flexible shift patterns that suit your personal and professional needs.

• Parental Leave: Enhanced parental leave policies to support your family life.

• Private Medical Cover: Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family, with the option to include your partner and dependants.

• Life Assurance: Three times your base salary as a death-in-service benefit.

• Professional Development: Free access to training and development through the Ramsay Academy to support your career growth.

• Additional Benefits:

  • Free on-site parking and subsidised staff restaurant where available.

  • Access to Concerts for Carers and the Employee Assistance Programme.

  • Discounts with the Blue Light Card Scheme and Cycle2Work scheme in partnership with Halfords.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead the surveillance, prevention, and control of infection within the hospital setting.

• Promote and maintain high standards of infection prevention and control practices to ensure the safety of patients, staff, and visitors.

• Demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to delivering high-quality care for all patients.

• Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, displaying excellent communication skills.

What You’ll Bring

• Qualifications:

  • Registered Nurse with a degree-level education or equivalent experience.

  • Current NMC registration.

  • Teaching and assessing qualification or equivalent experience.

  • Evidence of recent infection prevention and control practice updates.

  • Desirable: Infection Prevention and Control Course qualification.

• Experience:

  • Essential:

    • Recent experience as a registered nurse in an acute surgical care environment.

    • Experience and knowledge of infection prevention and control at ward or departmental level.

  • Desirable:

    • Experience with surgical site surveillance and tissue viability knowledge.

    • Knowledge of audit and surveillance, including Surgical Site Infection Surveillance Service (SSISS).

    • Familiarity with the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF) and report writing skills.

    • Experience in policy and procedure writing.

Why Live and Work in Banbury?

• Quality of Life: Banbury offers a fantastic balance of charming countryside, vibrant community, and excellent transport links.

• Explore Oxfordshire: Enjoy the rich history of Banbury or explore the beautiful landscapes of Oxfordshire in your free time.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel

• Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning recruitment agency dedicated to finding the best roles that match your skills and aspirations.

• We are rated ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and hold numerous prestigious industry awards.

• We are committed to securing competitive rates and roles that support your professional growth.

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