Infection Prevention and Control Lead

We have an opportunity for an Infection Prevention and Control Lead to join their team of staff in theNursingdepartment.

This is a full -time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required tocover a flexible shift pattern.

Duties of this role include:

• To ensure Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) is addressed in all areas of the hospital and reflected throughout all activity related to healthcare provision.

• Taking accountability for infection prevention all new business new build and refurbishment.

• Ensuring compliance to the HCAI code (DH 2010) for CQC requirements in England and equivalent for hospitals in Scotland and Wales.

• To ensure environmental cleaning is sufficient and appropriate to the level of risk in each area of the hospital in partnership with housekeeping department.

• To provide comment and advice on the purchase introduction and use of equipment in relation to IPC issues.

• To support the local Waste Officer in all waste management but especially in the management of the clinical waste stream.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Registered Nurse/Health Care Professional with NMC/HCPC Registration

• Teaching and assessing qualification e.g. ENB 998 (or equivalent).

• Specialist knowledge to a level defined for that hospital

• Able to apply specialist knowledge to risk assessment and support appropriate controls.

• Presentation skills.

• Maths English GCSE at grades A to C or equivalent functional skills level 2 evidence.

• Proficient in the use of a PC including the use of software and systems.

• Minimum 3 years post registration

• Mentorship qualification essential

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits including:

• 25 days holiday per year bank holidays increasing to 30 days with service

• Private Pension Scheme

• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals covering pre-existing medical conditions

• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

• Family Friendly policies including enhanced Maternity Paternity & Adoption pay

• Non-contributory life insurance

• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits

• Access to resources tools and services to support your wellbeing

• Employee recognition programmes

• Industry leading training and development opportunities

and much more!

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences backgrounds identities or expressions skills work stylesand more.

Were passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless compassionate committed collaborative brave agile tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.

To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: