Band 5 Infection Prevention and Control Associate

2 months ago

Dorchester, United Kingdom Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust Full time

The IPC team are really pleased to be recruiting into this new developmental Band 5 role. Previous IPC experience is not essential, but the applicant should show a strong interest in infection prevention.
This is a new role which will involve working closely with all members of our team, inpatient units in our community hospitals and mental health units. This presents the opportunity for the successful applicant to develop relationships that will promote the importance of IPC in every aspect of patient care. The successful applicant will be supported to develop that of the band 5 role within IPC team.
They should also have experience working as a band 5 health care professional have excellent inter-personal skills and act as a role model to inspire others. We are a small team, made up of nursing and admin staff who are passionate about infection prevention and control and place safe, personal, and effective care at the heart of everything we do.
The role will also involve supporting the IPC team and inpatient areas during outbreak situations which will involve visiting the wards.
The applicant must have own transport as they will be expected to travel between sites during the working day, sometimes at short notice

To work effectively with support as an independent practitioner or member of the Infection Prevention Nursing Team providing infection prevention advice for patients, staff, and visitors.
Support and advise the Multi-professional Team with the support of senior staff members on Infection Prevention and Control precautions following review of specific patients and for general situations using knowledge and referring to Senior Colleagues for further advice if needed.
To assist in implementing and monitoring Trust Infection Control Guidelines and Policies working closely with Clinical Staff to ensure that guidelines are understood and adhered to.
Work alongside staff in clinical areas to ensure compliance with infection prevention policies and practices and escalate noncompliance to Senior Colleagues.
Assist in monitoring, evaluating, and updating IPC measures based upon current evidence-based national standards, and provide feedback following audit to relevant staff.
To provide a high quality person centred approach to care delivery which always considers people’s safety, privacy and dignity.
To provide specialist advice, support, supervision and continuous professional development activities.
To plan, implement and review evidence based improvement programmes in a range of settings to drive continuous quality improvement in the delivery of high quality and safe care for patients and service users.

At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do, and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion, and expertise in all we do.

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