Infection Prevention Assistant Practitioner

Transformation Unit; Wrexham; Remote; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-friendly benefits

Disability Confident Employer scheme

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in Wales is seeking a Band 4 Infection Prevention practitioner to support the Infection Prevention team in delivering the Strategic Improvement Plan at Wrexham Maelor Hospital. The role focuses on audits, surveillance, and ensuring display of prevention materials across the site.

The post emphasises professional development, equality, and family-friendly benefits. Welsh language applications are welcome and will be treated equally.

Qualifications

• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Flexible approach to work
• Ability to undertake audit and understanding of audit methodology
• Previous experience in Infection Prevention

Responsibilities

• To assist and support the Infection Prevention team with the delivery of the Infection Prevention Improvement plan.
• To lead in Infection Prevention audit activities e.g Environmental monitoring audit, Hand hygiene audit, Isolation audit, care bundle compliance and report findings to the Infection Prevention Sister.
• To undertake surveillance activities as directed including basic data collection to support surveillance programmes (demographics, device utilization etc).
• Ensure Infection Prevention posters and other materials are displayed correctly across the hospital.
• Assist in other duties as appropriate to competency.
• Organise and prioritise workload with direction and supervision of the senior members of the Infection Prevention Team.

Skills

Audit experience

Flexible approach

CPD evidence

Infection prevention

Education

Prepared to undertake Infection Prevention training

NVQ level or equivalent

Job description

Main area Infection Prevention Grade Band 4 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm) Job ref 050-ACS830-1026

Employer Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Wrexham Maelor Hospital Town Wrexham Salary £28,819 - £31,626 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 11/11/2026 23:59

Band 4

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job overview

To take an active role providing support to the Infection Prevention team in the delivery of the Healthboard Infection Prevention Strategic Improvement Plan within the competencies of the role.

Main duties of the job

To assist and support the Infection Prevention team with the delivery of the Infection Prevention Improvement plan.

To lead in Infection Prevention audit activities e.g Environmental monitoring audit, Hand hygiene audit, Isolation audit, care bundle compliance and report findings to the Infection Prevention Sister.

To undertake surveillance activities as directed including basic data collection to support surveillance programmes (demographics, device utilization etc).

Ensure Infection Prevention posters and other materials are displayed correctly across the hospital.

Assist in other duties as appropriate to competency.

Organise and prioritise workload with direction and supervision of the senior members of the Infection Prevention Team.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Slskills and abilities

• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Flexible approach to work
• Ability to undertake audit and understanding of audit methodology
• Previous experience in Infection Prevention

Education /Qualification

• Prepared to undertake appropriate Infection Prevention training
• Educated to NVQ level or equivalent experience

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.