Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) Nurse
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 13 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £47,810.00 i £54,710.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £47810.00 - £54710.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 27 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Cranbrook, TN17 4AX |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | E0100-26-0001 |
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Purpose: The IPC Lead Nurse/Practitioner is responsible for preparing and delivering the hospitals local IPC programme. Including the identification of IPC risks to the hospital, its patients and staff and the implementation and monitoring of actions to identify, manage and reduce risks. The post holder will: Demonstrate leadership and clinical advice in relation to the key dimensions of IPC responsibilities, providing assurance to the Clinical Governance Lead and the Director of Infection Prevention & Control (DIPC) that IPC processes are being effectively delivered. Working with the Clinical Governance Lead, DIPC and relevant service leads, will be responsible for the developing and leading the implementation of the Hospital IPC work plan, providing assurance to the DIPC that all milestones are being met. Ensure departmental IPC risk assessments are in place reflecting controls that are effective, reviewed minimum of annually. Provide expert advice around IPC issues placing emphasis on the integration of IPC to organisational strategy and service development to achieve consistently high-quality care and patient safety in relation to IPC practices and standards. Ensure that IPC policies are designed and kept up to date and reviewed in accordance with best practice guidance and relevant regulatory standards, including undertaking audits to demonstrate compliance. Demonstrate sound awareness of regulatory and national requirements taking appropriate action to ensure that these are fully adhered to. Manage IPC related incidents, including reporting, investigating and sharing learning. Coordinate the hospitals IPC link nurses/practitioners, ensuring active participation in activities supporting surveillance, audit and training.