Infection Prevention and Control Practitioner

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Charlton Down; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust in Dorset is offering a band 5 developmental Infection Prevention and Control role designed to support progression to a Band 6 Practitioner position. You will work with experienced IPC colleagues and benefit from a structured development programme and supervised practice.

This role includes IPC education, incident management support, policy development input, and ongoing competency development. DBS check is required and the Trust covers the cost.

Qualifications

• Registered healthcare professional with interest in Infection Prevention and Control (IPC).
• Structured development programme with supervision to build autonomous Band 6 competence.
• Commitment to patient safety and quality of care.

Responsibilities

• Provide IPC advice, education and guidance to staff, patients and service users.
• Support teams to assess IPC risks and implement precautions.
• Contribute to IPC surveillance, audits and service evaluation.
• Assist in developing IPC policies and delivering IPC training.
• Analyse IPC information and identify improvement opportunities.
• Stay updated with national IPC guidance and apply it to practice.
• Complete the Band 5 to Band 6 development programme.

Skills

IPC knowledge

Education delivery

Incident management

Policy development

Data analysis

Job description

Are you a registered healthcare professional with an interest in Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) and a passion for improving patient safety and quality of care?

We have a vacancy within our team for a band 5 developmental role. This role has been designed to support progression to a Band 6 Infection Prevention and Control Practitioner position.

You will work alongside experienced IPC practitioners and receive support and supervision while undertaking a structured development programme. Progression will be subject to successful achievement of the agreed competency framework, required training and qualifications, and demonstration of the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed for autonomous Band 6 practice.

Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.

Working with the support and guidance of senior IPC colleagues, you will:

• Provide Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) advice, education and guidance to staff, patients and service users. Support clinical teams to assess and manage infection risks, implement appropriate precautions and promote compliance with IPC policies and evidence-based practice.
• Participate in the assessment and management of IPC incidents and outbreaks, supporting investigations, timely interventions and accurate record keeping.
• Contribute to IPC surveillance, clinical audit, post-infection reviews, service evaluation and quality improvement, using findings to improve patient safety and standards of care.
• Support the review and development of IPC policies and contribute to the design and delivery of IPC education and training.
• Analyse IPC information, identify risks and opportunities for improvement, and develop the confidence to appropriately challenge poor practice.
• Maintain awareness of national IPC guidance and evidence and apply this to practice.
• Undertake the agreed Band 5 to Band 6 development programme, building the specialist clinical, professional, leadership and educational competencies required for autonomous IPC practice.

Employment in this post requires an Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.

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 create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Donna Kiss Job title: Infection prevention and control Lead Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 07766698155