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To support the Trust agenda in meeting national and local targets in infection prevention and control ensuring the highest quality care with dignity and respect to patients, staff and visitors, driving adherence to the principles contained within the Health and Social Act, code of practice on the prevention and controls of infections.

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• The job holder will be required to develop close working relationships with the Infection Prevention and Control Team, Consultant Microbiologists, Microbiology Team as well as the nursing, medical and facilities team throughout the trust and the wider Integrated Care system.
• To provide specialist advice and support to clinical teams working in the Trust to ensure adherence to good practice in infection prevention and control issues.
• To act as a specialist advisor within the Trust, utilising and disseminating specialist skills and knowledge to all staff groups, patients and visitors.
• To participate in local and national audits.
• To be visible and accessible to staff, patients and visitors acting as a role model at all times.
• To participate in the development of training programmes and deliver training as required to Trust staff.
• To lead the daily organisation of the service in the absence of the lead specialist nurse and /or the Director of Infection Prevention and Control.
• To support the delivery of the IPC optimisation plan and IPC board assurance framework.
• Promote professional practice and ensure all staff comply with relevant legislation and trust polices. 
• To support the delivery of the IPC work programme and antimicrobial stewardship programme (AMS)

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff

Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.