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Infection Prevention and Control Lead

MonthlyGuildford, England, UK

12 days ago

Job description

The Mount Alvernia Hospital

22.5 Hours & Permanent

Salary : Up to 50000.00 FTE per year

The Mount Alvernia Hospital in Guildford is 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 an Infection Prevention and Control Lead to join their team of staff in the Nursing department.

This is a parttime role for 22.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required tocover a flexible shift pattern.

Applicants should meet the following criteria :

Registered Nurse / Health Care Professional with NMC / HCPC Registration
Teaching and assessing qualification e.g. ENB 998 (or equivalent).
Specialist knowledge to a level defined for that hospital
Able to apply specialist knowledge to risk assessment and support appropriate controls.
Presentation skills.
Maths English GCSE at grades A to C or equivalent functional skills level 2 evidence.
Proficient in the use of a PC including the use of software and systems.
Hospital experience required.

Duties of this role include :

To ensure Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) is addressed in all areas of the hospital and reflected throughout all activity related to healthcare provision.

Taking accountability for infection prevention all new business new build and refurbishment.

Ensuring compliance to the HCAI code (DH 2010 for CQC requirements in England and equivalent for hospitals in Scotland and Wales.

To ensure environmental cleaning is sufficient and appropriate to the level of risk in each area of the hospital in partnership with housekeeping department.

To provide comment and advice on the purchase introduction and use of equipment in relation to IPC issues.

To support the local Waste Officer in all waste management but especially in the management of the clinical waste stream.

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 preexisting medical conditions

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Family Friendly policies including enhanced Maternity Paternity & Adoption pay

Noncontributory 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.

To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy :

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1