Infection Prevention and Control Practitioner

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A health organization in Manchester seeks a motivated Infection Prevention and Control Practitioner to enhance safety standards. The role involves policy development, training staff, and managing infection risks. Applicants should have a degree and relevant IPC experience, showcasing a passion for educating others. The position offers excellent benefits, including a generous pension and wellbeing programs.

Benefits

Generous leave

Excellent pension

Cycle to work scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Education to degree level or equivalent.
• Relevant training and experience in infection prevention and control.
• Passion for teaching and developing education sessions.

Responsibilities

• Report on compliance with standards.
• Develop and review policies for good IPC practice.
• Deliver training and develop resources for safe practices.
• Lead on reducing outbreak risks and management.
• Provide advice on new builds and equipment purchases.

Skills

Infection prevention and control expertise

Educating staff

Engaging and friendly style

Leadership

Education

Degree level education or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Work to ensure the organisation meets its statutory and regulatory requirements in relation to infection prevention and control.

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Infection prevention and control Practitioner with an engaging and friendly style to join our infection prevention and control service. You will need to be capable of developing the IPC agenda and putting in place effective systems to deliver, monitor and report on compliance with excellent standards of infection prevention and control across our organisation.

To be successful you will need to be educated to Degree level or equivalent and have relevant training and experience in infection prevention and control and importantly a passion for developing and delivering education sessions to all levels of staff. This role is suitable for a Nurse or Allied Health Professional interested in IPC. You must be passionate about teaching and leading by example.

We are affiliated with Greater Manchester Mental Health Foundation Trust, serving a diverse community, and welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds.

The Trust is also committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Responsibilities

1. Report on compliance with standards
2. Develop and review policies, guidance and flow charts to support good IPC practice.
3. Develop and deliver training and education and develop resources to support effective and safe practice.
4. Take the lead on reducing the risk of outbreaks and ensure robust systems are in place for early detection and management of isolated infections.
5. Where an outbreak occurs be responsible for identification, notification, and actions to contain the transmission and spread – reporting to the DIPC on outcomes.
6. Participate in the review and implementation of Infection Prevention and Control Policies and related procedures.
7. Participate in the surveillance of healthcare associated infection.
8. Assist in the investigation of outbreaks and provide support to clinical teams during outbreaks of infection.
9. Participate in the implementation of infection prevention and control audits and assist in the preparation of reports and action plans.
10. Deputise for Senior Infection Prevention Control colleagues as and when required.
11. Provide specialist infection prevention and control advice on healthcare new builds and refurbishment projects, equipment purchases and clinical waste management, to meet national guidance and local standards.
12. Liaise with other departments regarding infection prevention and control related issues; carry out investigations and root cause analyses of Healthcare Associated Infections and reflective practice reviews of serious adverse incidents including outbreaks of infection.
13. Based at Prestwich Knowsley House - to work across all GMMH sites and be able to travel by car or public transport arriving to start sessions in normal hours.

Qualifications and requirements

All positions within the Trust are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks; for further information on the checks required please visit the NHS Employers website.

The Trust mandates all post holders who require a DBS for their role to subscribe to the DBS Update Service. You will be required to enrol for this service for a fee of £16 per year and maintain registration throughout your employment with GMMH.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from under-represented groups (e.g., BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ communities). If you would like an informal chat about the recruitment process or would value some additional support, we’d love to hear from you.

Additional information

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We are an approved sponsor for the Skilled Worker visa. Applications from individuals requiring sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications. Review the UK Government list of eligible roles and salary requirements before applying.

The Home Office changes from 22/07/2025 may impact the health and care sector; you may wish to familiarise yourself with them here.

We offer a range of benefits including pay enhancements, generous leave, excellent pension, cycle to work scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, wellbeing programme, Blue Light Card discounts and fuelGenie fuel cards where applicable.