Infection Prevention & Control Lead — Part-Time Impact Champion

Circle Health Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Maternity/Paternity/Adoption pay

Life insurance

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Circle Reading Hospital, part of Circle Health Group, invites applications for an Infection Prevention and Control Lead. The role is 30 hours per week on a permanent basis, with a salary up to £54,000 depending on experience, training and qualifications.

The IPC lead will ensure infection prevention across the hospital, drive compliance with national codes, and develop annual IPC programs in collaboration with senior IPC leadership.

Qualifications

• Post graduate qualification in IPC (or working towards) required.
• Registration as a nurse or equivalent registrant profession.
• Experience delivering IPC training and presenting to staff.

Responsibilities

• Ensure IPC is addressed in all hospital activities and care provision.
• Ensure IPC considerations in new builds, refurbishments and business planning.
• Ensure compliance with HCAI DH 2010 and applicable regional standards.
• Develop annual IPC program aligned with national standards in collaboration with DCS and HIPCC.
• Ensure mandatory IPC training is delivered to all staff using online and face-to-face methods.

Skills

IPC knowledge

Risk assessment

Presentations

Staff training

Education

Post graduate Qualification in IPC (PGCert/PGDip/MSc)

ENB 998 or equivalent teaching qualification

Registered Nurse (or equivalent registrant profession)

Job description

Circle Reading Hospital, part of Circle Health Group, invites applications for an Infection Prevention and Control Lead. The role is 30 hours per week on a permanent basis, with a salary up to £54,000 depending on experience, training and qualifications.

The IPC lead will ensure infection prevention across the hospital, drive compliance with national codes, and develop annual IPC programs in collaboration with senior IPC leadership.