Senior Infection Prevention and Control Practitioner | Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 23 Mai 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £46,148 - £52,809 per annum |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 22 Mehefin 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 7SR |
| Cwmni: | Pennine Care NHS FT |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7234942/311-H790-25-A |
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An opportunity has arisen for an experienced practitioner to join a dynamic and innovative Infection Prevention and Control Team. The aim of the post is to assist the Infection Prevention & Control Team in providing a high-profile Infection Prevention and Control service to the Trust to reduce the incidence of healthcare associated infections. The post holder with support will be expected to provide a visible, proactive approach to prevention, surveillance, investigation, and control of infection, including the review, formulation, implementation and education of evidence-based infection prevention and control practices, in line with national and Trust policy. The post holder would be expected to participate in developing the learning needs of the Infection Prevention and Control Link Staff in liaison with the clinical leads and other members of the Infection Prevention and Control Team. The post holder will be a strong patient advocate, providing visible leadership and ensuring that the care of patients reflects best clinical standards and that all patients are treated with dignity and respect in line with Trust Values.
Pennine Care NHS Trust NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and learning disability services in parts of Greater Manchester and Derbyshire. It provides mental health and learning disability services in Stockport, Tameside, Oldham, Rochdale and Bury, so a car driver is essential to this role.
The senior practitioner for infection prevention and control (IPC) Practitioner will support staff and patients within the mental health and learning disability Trust by giving advice on IPC issues relating to IPC practices and patient care in all wards and community clinics and recording this advice on electronic record keeping systems.
The post holder will be expected to provide a proactive approach to prevention, surveillance, investigation, and control of infection within the Trust. This will include the review, formulation, implementation, and education of evidence-based infection control practices.
Daily monitoring of Ulysses, investigating incidents reported by staff and making IPC recommendations and giving support.
Take a leading role on undertaking the IPC audits as per IPC Annual Workplan. Auditing patient environments, hand hygiene, PPE, and community clinics. Liaising with the Clinical Effectiveness department to produce reports and assist wards to identify risks and implement improvement plans.
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post.
The post holder will be expected to provide a proactive approach to prevention, surveillance, investigation, and control of infection within the Trust. This will include the review, formulation, implementation, and education of evidence-based infection control practices.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information
This advert closes on Sunday 8 Jun 2025