Gemma Grant
Nettleham,Lincolnshire
Summary
Registered nurse with experience in local health protection teams, specializing in infection prevention and control. Provided expert advice to care homes during outbreaks, conducted IPC visits, and implemented comprehensive education programs. Versatile background across various public health sectors enhances adaptability and effectiveness in diverse healthcare environments. Registered Nurse with background in Infection Prevention and Control. Delivered Infection Prevention and Control advice to local care homes, enhancing outbreak management through proactive support and comprehensive education programmes. Managed a caseload of approximately 70 care homes, ensuring compliance with Health and Social Care Act. Collaborates effectively with multidisciplinary teams to provide tailored guidance in infection control strategies. Implements risk assessments, promoting health standards and quality improvement across various settings. Utilises a patient-centred approach to enhance community health outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Health Protection Nurse
Lincolnshire County Council
Lincoln
02.2022 - Current
- My role is a varied one and requires me to work flexibly on a day-to-day basis.
- I work with other nurses to perform response duties, this includes supporting of settings including care homes, educational settings and asylum seeker accommodation that are suffering outbreaks.
- I provide advice and guidance including the interpretation of guidelines and risk assessments to ensure outbreaks are limited as much as possible.
- I manage a caseload of approx. 70 care homes.
- I perform both proactive and reactive visits to ensure the Infection, Control and Prevention within the setting conforms to the Health and Social Care Act.
- If they are seen to be falling short of the desired standards, I will support the settings to make changes required.
Education Dept Co ordinator
Positive Health Lincolnshire
Lincoln
09.2016 - 02.2022
- I joined Positive Health as part of the Education Team.
- This involved travelling to schools and colleges to provide Relationship and Sex Education, this included delivering sessions on subjects such as HIV Awareness, consent and puberty.
- I found the role fulfilling and enjoyed the challenges it presented.
- As I gained more experience I was asked to Co ordinate the dept.
- I would write the sessions as well and delivering them.
- I would deal with bookings and management of junior staff in the dept.
- I planned health promotion events with the chief officer and the rest of the team.
Practice Nurse
Nettleham Medical Surgery
Lincoln
11.2014 - 09.2016
- General Practice Nurse duties including taking of blood samples, wound care, smears, Zoladex insertion and contraceptive advice.
- I carried out leg ulcer clinics to support the other staff member who ran the clinics.
- I also completed a degree module in Diabetes care which allowed me to perform diabetic checks.
- I gave routine and travel vaccinations as well as performing flu clinics.
Education
BSc - Nursing Studies
University of Derby
09-2025
Diploma of Nursing -
University of Nottingham
08-2001
Skills
- Teamwork
- Risk assessment and management
- Infection prevention and control
- Adult care
- Patient-centred approach
- Healthcare quality improvement
- Evidence-based practice
- Immunisation delivery
Hobbies and Interests
Running
Timeline
Senior Health Protection Nurse
Lincolnshire County Council
02.2022 - Current
Education Dept Co ordinator
Positive Health Lincolnshire
09.2016 - 02.2022
Practice Nurse
Nettleham Medical Surgery
11.2014 - 09.2016
BSc - Nursing Studies
University of Derby
Diploma of Nursing -
University of Nottingham