Job overview

Are you passionate about Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)? If yes, here's an exciting opportunity for you! We're looking for a dedicated Clinical Specialist to join our IPC team. 

The  Clinical Specialist Practitioner Infection Prevention & Control is an integral member of the clinical infection prevention and control service. As a band 6, the post holder will be provided with training in a broad base of infection prevention and control practice to enable the successful candidate to carry out principle clinical roles. In this position, you will have the chance to:

Implement and monitor IPC policies and procedures to ensure patient safety and well-being.

- Provide guidance and support to staff on IPC best practices, including hand hygiene, isolation protocols, and environmental cleaning.

- Conduct audits and surveillance activities to assess compliance with IPC standards and identify areas for improvement.

- Work with multidisciplinary teams to develop and deliver IPC training and education programs.

If you are a proactive and motivated individual committed to providing excellent patient care, we would love to hear from you. 

Previous candidates don't need to apply.

Main duties of the job

• Provides specialist advice to professional, ancillary and support staff on care of individual or groups of patients, either with infection or at risk of developing infection.
• Explains the significance of laboratory reports to hospital staff and relates clinical information to laboratory staff when required.
• In liaison with the senior members of the Infection Prevention and  Control Team investigates outbreaks of hospital infection with particular reference to their source and mode of spread and advises on relevant measures for control. Communicates information to other members of the Infection Prevention & Control Team and other staff where relevant.
• Develops co-operation from staff and strategies for overcoming barriers to understanding.
• Ensures the implementation of best practice in the prevention and control of infection by using a problem-solving approach and facilitation of the change process.
• Assists in the development of audit surveillance and other key indicators for infection prevention and  control policies and practices.
• Assists in the collection and analysis of relevant data for the Infection prevention and Control Team.

Working for our organisation

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)

 What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.  
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

 Why work for us?

• We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve. 
• A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families

 What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.