Ipc Auditor

A vacancy has arisen for an IPC Auditor to join the IPC team; currently a team of 2 auditors. There will be regular contact and a requirement to develop good working relationships with all members of the Infection Prevention & Control Team, line manager, senior managers, Trust directors, external agencies, clinical staff, operational staff, social care staff at all levels, service users and all other partner organisations working with or on behalf of the Trust.

The post holder will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining the highest standards of infection prevention and control (IPC) across the Trust utilising a system to evaluate the effectiveness of the quality assurance monitoring of local IPC standards and reporting via the Clinical Quality Directorate.

To undertake the quality monitoring of standards across the Trust against national guidance/ legislation, Trust policy & procedures and key performance indicators, recording data on IT systems and playing a significant role in improving the Trust’s support services that will in turn improve the experience of patients.

The role will be based in Essex and primarily be covering the Essex region, but may be required to cover other areas of the Trust as required. The base location is Chlemsford and the role will be eligible for access to the Trust lease car scheme.

We are a team who work regionally comprising of a Head of IPC, an IPC Practitioner, and two IPC Auditors.

Please see enclosed the job description and person specification for full details on this IPC Auditor role.