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Infection Control
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NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Parhaol
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Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos (37.5 hours)
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407-CORP-6342158-A
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Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
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NHS
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Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
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Walsall
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£28,407 - £42,618 per annum pro rata
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25/07/2024 23:59

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Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust logo

Infection Prevention and Control Practitioner (AFC Band 5/6)

NHS AfC: Band 6

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in 2018, extension of a Neonatal Unit and an approved plan to build a brand new, state of the art Emergency Department which commenced in 2021

We provide high quality, friendly and effective community health services from multiple sites covering Walsall. Our multidisciplinary services include rapid response and homebased care, so that those with long term conditions and the frail elderly can remain in their own homes.

We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce

Following our recent CQC visit the Trust was rated as outstanding for care and this has been recognised by NHS Improvement. 

The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including: salary sacrifice scheme; car leasing scheme; on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability); the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme; and the opportunity to develop and implement your expertise in an encouraging yet challenging environment

We would particularly welcome applications from people from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background and from people with a disability; these groups are currently under-represented at senior level, we value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality in our recruitment.
 
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment at this time, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks, and so that we can support those who may be undecided about vaccination. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at COVID-19 Vaccination | How to access your vaccine in the Black Country and West Birmingham (blackcountryandwestbirmccg.nhs.uk) where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination. There is a current Government consultation underway which will determine whether some new starters may need to be vaccinated.
 

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant.  The Trust currently holds the Bronze Award which underlines the Trust’s commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community.  As an organisation, we are aiming to achieve the next level Silver award, with our sights firmly on Gold.

 

 RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK - PROFESSIONALISM

 


 

Trosolwg o'r swydd

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a registered practitioner (Allied Health Professional, Nurse or Midwife)  to join the Infection Prevention and Control Team within Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust.   
We have an excellent track record for developing our team and providing opportunity for progression.  We are excited to provide a new opportunity for an enthusiastic professional for this development post.

You will work as a member of the Infection Prevention and Control Team contributing to the day to day maintenance and further development of a high quality, proactive, responsive and accessible infection prevention and control service for the community of Walsall. The successful applicant will provide clinical expertise and advice on the prevention, surveillance, investigation and control of infection, to all disciplines of staff.

 

PLEASE NOTE, WE MAY CLOSE THIS VACANCY EARLY IF WE RECEIVE HIGH NUMBERS OF APPLICATIONS

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

Applications are invited for a full time and part time  Infection Prevention and Control practitioner (Band 5/6 dependant on experience)  post  to work within the infection prevention  and control team providing a Trust wide service for the prevention, surveillance, investigation and control of infection within the Trust. 

The role intends on promotion to a band 6 position when the successful practitioner can demonstrate competence in the role.  This consists of a robust development programme in order to achieve competencies. This position will be offered as a band 6 if the candidate can demonstrate appropriate infection prevention experience.

The role will include infection prevention and control audits in a range of settings including the acute hospital and community settings, supporting the monitoring and follow up of infections and work with other members of the Infection Control Team to promote good infection control practice via education.  

The post holder will need to demonstrate an ability to work both independently and as part of a team, be enthusiastic, motivated and forward thinking.

Experience of managing projects and the ability to set own priorities and meet tight deadlines essential.  

 

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in 2018, extension of a Neonatal Unit and an approved plan to build a brand new, state of the art Emergency Department which will commence in 2021.

 

Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl

  • Participate in the review and implementation of infection related policies and procedures
  • Participate in the surveillance of healthcare acquired infection
  • To assist in the Investigation and to provide support during outbreaks of infection.
  • To participate in the implementation of infection control audits and assist in the preparation of reports and action plans.
  • To provide specialist infection prevention and control advice on healthcare new builds and renovation projects, equipment purchases and clinical waste management, to meet national guidance and local standards.
  • Liaise with other departments regarding infection control related issues.

Please refer to the Job Description for more information 

Manyleb y person

QUALIFICATIONS

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • • A current NMC registration or registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
  • • Study at Diploma/degree level
Meini prawf dymunol
  • • In possession of infection control qualification e.g. BSc Infection Control
  • • Recognised teaching qualification e.g. Mentorship, ENB 998, C&G 7303

Interest in role

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • • Evidence of interest in subject matter

EXPERIENCE

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • • Experience of audit cycle
  • • Clinical teaching
Meini prawf dymunol
  • • Previous working within infection control team or Infection control champion/link worker

OTHER

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Enthusiasm for speciality
  • Motivated and flexible
  • Assertive and tactful
  • Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
  • Evidence of a commitment to lifelong learning
Meini prawf dymunol
  • prepared to travel on business

Knowledge and Skills

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Ability to lead by example and to motivate and empower others.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Presentation skills
  • Positive and effective team worker.
  • Good understanding of the principles of infection prevention and control
  • Ability to recognise own limitations.
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Ability to organise own workload as well as work as part of a team
  • Good Computer skills including Outlook, Word, Excel
  • Awareness of national infection prevention and control and communicable disease policy, initiatives and issue
  • Principles of clinical audit, clinical governance & risk.
  • Knowledge of epidemiology and surveillance

Bathodynnau ardystio / achredu cyflogwyr

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleInvestors in PeopleMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Armed Forces Covenant Bronze AwardArmed Forces Covenant

Gofynion ymgeisio

Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.

Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.

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Gwneud cais ar-lein nawr

Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol

Enw
Stefano Oggiano
Teitl y swydd
Associate Director Nursing Operations/Deputy DIPC
Cyfeiriad ebost
[email protected]
Rhif ffôn
01922605817
Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais

We encourage interested individuals to contact  Jossy Ashlin, Lead Nurse to discuss the role/arrange an informal visit on ext 5833 or email provided ([email protected]) or Stefano Oggiano, Associate Director Nursing Operations/ Deputy Director Infection Prevention and Control ([email protected])

 

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