Assistant Practitioner Infection Prevention and Control

Job summary

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the Infection Prevention and Control Team at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.

The successful applicant will work as part of the community IPC team where the role offers a varied workload, including visiting long term care facilities and other community based settings, supporting audit activities, assisting with the delivery of training programmes, monitoring IPC practices, giving specialist advice during outbreaks of infection and contributing to quality improvement initiatives.

You will have the opportunity to build strong working relationships and influence infection prevention and control practices across a range of services.

We are looking for an individual with excellent communication and organisational skills, a proactive approach to problem solving and a genuine commitment to promoting patient safety & continuous improvement. Previous experience in healthcare and an understanding of IPC principles are essential alongside the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

As this post is community based, there will be an expectation for the post holder to travel across the CTM boundary as part of the working day as directed by the needs of the service.

If you are passionate about making a difference and have the necessary skills and experience, we would like to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

Visit a range of community settings and primary care services to improve infection prevention and control practices and reduce healthcare associated infections

To participate in infection prevention and control audit activities e.g., Environmental and hand hygiene audits, reporting findings to the Infection Prevention and Control Nurse.

To undertake surveillance activities as directed by the Infection Prevention and Control Nurses, including basic data collection to support surveillance programmes (demographics, device utilization etc)

Arrange, support and participate in the delivery of training/education sessions

Organise and prioritise workload with direction and supervision of the Infection Prevention and Control Nurses.

Provide Infection Prevention and Control posters and other materials to community settings

Use of IT packages and systems to store IPC data

Assist in other duties relevant to role and competency

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn't mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn't 'fluency', just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see 'Welsh Language Guidance' in the documents right at the bottom.

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

o We listen, learn, and improve

o We treat everyone with respect

o We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.