IPaC Assistant Practitioner — Infection Prevention

Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Norwich seeks an Infection Prevention and Control Assistant Practitioner to support training, audits, and screening for infectious diseases. Candidates should have a Foundation Degree in Health or Social Care and experience in health or social care settings. Responsibilities include training and auditing, with an emphasis on collaboration and communication. A valid UK driving licence is required for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a health or social care setting.
• Experience of working with people at the end of life.
• Knowledge of NHS policy and procedure.

Responsibilities

• Provide IPaC hand hygiene training internally to staff and externally.
• Carry out hand hygiene and commode audits across staff and externally.
• Attend external premises to screen people for avian influenza.

Skills

Knowledge of additional specialist areas through in-house training & short courses

Highly motivated

Ability to work to strict deadlines in a pressurised environment

Knowledge of multi-disciplinary team roles

Experience of working in a community setting

Education

Foundation Degree in Health or Social Care

Job description

A healthcare organization in Norwich seeks an Infection Prevention and Control Assistant Practitioner to support training, audits, and screening for infectious diseases. Candidates should have a Foundation Degree in Health or Social Care and experience in health or social care settings. Responsibilities include training and auditing, with an emphasis on collaboration and communication. A valid UK driving licence is required for this role.