Lead Educator Prevention of CAUTI & PVCAI

Job overview

An exciting opportunity for a Clinical educator to take a lead role Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Associated Infection (PIVCAI) and Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI) Programme across all our hospital sites.

Working with a variety of disciplines the post holder will be ensuring staff provide patients with their dietary requirements that is suitable for their needs.

Educational provision based on audit, research and local data analysis will provide the basis for a 7 month long programme and the postholder will act as a source of expertise, advice and knowledge for healthcare professionals and work in conjunction with educational providers within and outside the Trust to support the education and training needs of staff around PIVCAI & CAUTI and the associated patient safety.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will act as a role model for nursing practice across the Trust, providing clinical nursing advice, education and leadership in relation to Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Associated Infection (PIVCAI) and Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI) and the associated patient safety. The postholder will act as a source of expertise, advice and knowledge for healthcare professionals and work in conjunction with educational providers within and outside the Trust to support the education and training needs of staff around PIVCAI & CAUTI and the associated patient safety.

The purpose of this fixed team role will be to work closely with each Matron and their ward teams to offer support, training and practical advice on implementing changes and sharing good practice in relation to nutritional safety. The post holder would also audit results of the relevant IPC audits and Datix incidents to identify areas where additional targeted support is required and to respond in a meaningful way, monitoring and auditing progress. It is anticipated that several styles will be used, particularly in the current environment where social distancing is required and the introduction of EPR.

Working for our organisation

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of 7 months due to the post being externally funded. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts taking into consideration the ongoing source of the external funding and the requirement for the post to be maintained.

Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

1st Level Registered Nurse with valid NMC or a dietician with current HCPC registration. 1st Level Degree or equivalent qualification/experience. Masters Degree or relevant level 7 qualification or evidence of working towards one. To have completed the national PEAP programme for practice supervisors or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.

Desirable criteria

Evidence of applying current research into practice. PgCert.

Experience

Essential criteria

Relevant experience working in an educational role with evidence of delivering teaching sessions and presentations to a wide audience Extensive Post Registered clinical experience including patient care in a setting in which meals are provided to patients Ability to assess training needs Evidence of developing training programmes, delivering training to a wide audience and evaluation of training Demonstration of strong management / leadership skills and aptitude Experience of change management IT skills, ability to use excel, Powerpoint, software packages Experience of managing audit

Desirable criteria

Experience of introducing safety huddles Expert skills in managing patients with PVC and UC. Understanding of Organisational Mandatory Training Policy and Strategy Knowledge of relevant health & safety legislation Knowledge and experience of a champion role.

Further Training

Essential criteria

Evidence of relevant professional development.

Desirable criteria

Completion of IPC e-learning.

Special Skills/Aptitudes

Essential criteria

Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work to tight and conflicting deadlines Ability to deal with a complex and rapidly changing environment. Strong leadership skills. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.

Candidates are advised to read the attached guidance on using AI technology. When you complete your application, you are required to declare that the information in your application form is true and complete. The personal statement is exactly that; personal.

When selecting to apply via NHS Jobs, you will be redirected to our preferred recruitment system called Trac. You will be asked to create and submit your application via the Trac recruitment system.

You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages through the NHS Jobs website, and furthermore, as an employer, we will not be able to respond to any e-mails sent to us via the NHS Jobs website. All communications should be sent via your Trac system account.

If you are offered employment at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals your information will be transferred from the Trac recruitment system into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. In addition, in submitting an application form, you authorise our Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the ESR IAT process should you be appointed.

Please note, all communication regarding your application will be made via email sent via the Trac recruitment system, please ensure you check your junk/spam folders as emails are sometimes filtered there.

The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Should you require any assistance in applying for the position please contact the General or Medical Human Resources Departments on the number identified on the NHS Jobs page for the organisation.

Job Share applicants are welcome for all full time posts unless indicated but cannot be guaranteed. In addition for Fixed Term Contracts, internal secondments may be considered, please seek the approval of your current line manager before applying for the position.

All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken.

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

Lead Educator – Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Associated Infection (PIVCAI) and Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI) Programme (PDF, 200.1KB) PS (PDF, 224.6KB) Candidate Application Best Practice Guide - please read before completing your application (PDF, 236.3KB) Information for Applicants on the Trust & Selection Process (PDF, 763.8KB) Getting to Work at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals (PDF, 501.0KB) Candidates with Disabilities Useful Contacts (PDF, 113.1KB) Applicants - How We Use Your Information (PDF, 87.4KB) Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (PDF, 124.0KB) Staff Benefits (PDF, 2.7MB) A Guide to Using Artificial Intelligence and With Your Personal Statement (PDF, 163.6KB)

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Further details / informal visits contact

NameJanice ByrneJob titleNurse Consultant Infection Prevention and ControlEmail number