Infection Prevention and Control Lead
3 weeks ago
Job summary
Infection Prevention and Control Lead
The Chelsfield Park Hospital
Hours & Permanent
Salary: Up to £44, FTE per year
The Chelsfield Park Hospital in Kent is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's 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.
Circle Health Group are proud to be recognised as one of the UKs top 5 best big companies to work for as well as top 5 to work for in the health and social care sector.
We have an opportunity for an Infection Prevention and Control Lead to join their team of staff in the Nursing Department
This is a Part time role for hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.
Applicants should meet the following criteria:
Registered Nurse/Health Care Professional with NMC/HCPC Registration Teaching and assessing qualification 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.
Main duties of the job
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.
About us
Salary & Benefits
25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service Private Pension Scheme Private Healthcare Scheme covering pre-existing medical conditions Friends & Family Hospital Discounts Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay Non-contributory 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 opportunitiesand 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 styles.
Circle Health Group are proud to be a Gold member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and we welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces Community. We are also part of The Valuable 500 and we pride ourselves in being a Disability Confident Employer.
Were passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless , compassionate , committed , collaborative , brave , agile , tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Infection Prevention and Control Lead
WHO ARE WE?
We are Circle Health Group. We are the number one independent provider of hospital services in this country, with more than 50 hospitals, 6000 specialists and 2 million patient visits each year. We offer high quality, safe, accessible and affordable healthcare. We want to be the most innovative and patient focused healthcare organisation.WHO ARE YOU?
You make sure that standards of patient care are consistently applied and maintained. You maintain and enhance customer service and satisfaction. You promote and safeguard the wellbeing and interests of all patients, employees and visitors.WHAT DO YOU DO?
You ensure Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) is addressed in all areas of the hospital and reflected throughout all activity related to healthcare provision. You ensure infection prevention is taken into account in all new business, new build and refurbishment. You ensure compliance to the HCAI code (DH 2010) for CQC requirements in England and equivalent for hospitals in Scotland and Wales. You are a core member of the Hospital IPC committee (HIPCC). You develop in partnership with the senior person responsible for IPC (Director of Clinical Services (DCS)) and with approval of the HIPCC, an annual program that is aligned to the HCAI code (DH 2010) (plus for Scottish and Welsh hospitals: NHS Scotland Code of Practice and National HCAI strategy for hospitals in Wales) and reflects specific objectives of Circle Health Group National Infection Prevention and Control annual program. Depending on level of competency the role holder will be the key implementer of the Hospital IPC programme. You utilise and work in partnership with the local Infection Control Doctor (ICD), ensuring that the service level agreement is appropriate for the hospital size, activity levels and complexity. You ensure risks of infection are identified throughout all hospital departments and disciplines and risk assessments are in place reflecting controls that are reviewed at least annually and as otherwise indicated. You ensure all reports required centrally for organisational wide information purposes and to support early identification of risks are collated and submitted within the set time limits. You comply with all relevant mandatory training.WHAT DO YOU HAVE?
Experience in dealing with staff regarding clinical issues. Experience working as a nurse in an acute healthcare setting or experience working in infection control. Experience as a Registered Nurse (or other profession Operating Department Practitioner). Teaching and assessing qualification ENB 998 (or equivalent). Specialist knowledge to a level defined for that hospital (see separate level guide sheet). Ability to apply specialist knowledge to risk assessment and support appropriate controls. Ability to manage difficult and complex situations. Ability to provide or/and support staff in feedback of microbiological results. Ability to work across disciplines.WHAT SORT OF PERSON ARE YOU?
You are a great communicator with different people at different levels. You are an excellent judge and decision maker. You are a highly effective problem solver. You are proactive and driven to succeed. You are punctual, committed and reliable. You are flexible and adaptable.WHAT ELSE?
This is intended as an outline of the general areas of activity. This is not exhaustive and may change due to future changes and developments. You have to maintain your knowledge and conduct your duties responsibly with the guidance of the Health & Safety at Work Act. You treat all patient information as confidential and would only breach confidence if you felt that a patient or member of staff was at risk of harm.Health & Safety / Confidentiality
You must maintain knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act. Ensuring appropriate measures are taken in respect of Health and Safety for staff, visitors and contractors.
In the course of their duties employees will have access to confidential material about patients, members of staff and Circle Health Group. On no account must information relating to identifiable patients be divulged to anyone other than authorised persons, for example, medical, nursing or other professional staff, as appropriate, who are concerned directly with the care, diagnosis and/or treatment of the patient. Similarly, no information of a personal or confidential nature concerning individual members of staff should be divulged to anyone without the proper authority. Failure to observe these rules will be regarded as serious misconduct, which could result in disciplinary action being taken including dismissal.
This job description is intended as an outline of the general areas of activity. This job description is not an exhaustive document and may be subject to alteration in the light of future changes and developments.
Opportunities with Circle Health Group
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.
Circle Health Group are proud to be a Gold member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and we welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces Community. We are also part of The Valuable 500 and we pride ourselves in being a Disability Confident Employer.
Were passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Registered Nurse/Health Care Professional with NMC/HCPC Registration Teaching and assessing qualification ENB 998 (or equivalent).
Qualifications
Essential
Registered Nurse/Health Care Professional with NMC/HCPC Registration-
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