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Infection Prevention and Control LeadCircle Health Group • Blackburn, England, UK
Infection Prevention and Control Lead

Infection Prevention and Control Lead

Circle Health Group • Blackburn, England, UK
27 days ago
Job type
  • Part-time
  • Permanent
Job description

Infection Prevention and Control Lead
The Beardwood Hospital
30 Hours & Permanent
Salary: Up to 48000.00 FTE per year (depending on level of experience training and qualification)

The Beardwood HospitalIs part of Circle Health Group Britains leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

We have an opportunity for a Infection Prevention and Control Lead to join their team of staff.

This is a part time role for 30 hours a week. The role holder will be required tocover a flexible shift pattern.

Duties of this role include:

  • You ensure Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) is addressed in all areas of the hospital and reflected throughout all activity related to healthcare provision.
  • You ensure infection prevention is considered in all new business new build and refurbishment.
  • You ensure compliance to the HCAI code (DH 2010) for CQC requirements in England and equivalent for hospitals in Scotland and Wales.
  • You develop in partnership with the senior person responsible for IPC (Director of Clinical Services (DCS)) and with approval of the HIPCC an annual program that is aligned to the HCAI code (DH 2010) (plus for Scottish and Welsh hospitals: HAI Standards in Scotland and National HCAI strategy for hospitals in Wales) and reflects specific objectives of Circle Health Group National Infection Prevention and Control annual program
  • You ensure compliance to mandatory training in infection prevention and control (IP&C) and be compliant with all measures required to reduce HCAIs.
  • You ensure all staff have appropriate infection prevention and control training using a combination of online and face to face training.
  • You will also incorporate the role of Tissue Viability Nurse for the hospital.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

  • Registered Nurse (or other registrant profession e.g. Operating Department Practitioner).
  • Teaching and assessing qualification e.g. ENB 998 (or equivalent).
  • Post graduate Qualification in IPC such as PGCert (as a minimum) or working towards PGDip or MSc.
  • Specialist knowledge to a level defined for that hospital.
  • Able to apply specialist knowledge to risk assessment and support appropriate controls.
  • Presentations skills.
  • Previous experience working in IPC role and delivering information to staff members on IPC.
  • Ability to provide or/and support staff in feedback of microbiological results.
  • Good attention to detail.

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits including:

  • 25 days holiday per year bank holidays increasing to 30 days with service
  • Private Pension Scheme
  • Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals covering pre-existing medical conditions
  • Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
  • Family Friendly policies including enhanced Maternity Paternity & Adoption pay
  • Non-contributory life insurance
  • Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
  • Access to resources tools and services to support your wellbeing
  • Employee recognition programmes
  • Industry leading training and development opportunities

and much more!

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences backgrounds identities or expressions skills work stylesand more.

Were passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless compassionate committed collaborative brave agile tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.

To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy:
Employment Type : Part-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1

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