Infection Prevention and Control Practitioner
Job Description
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Practitioner to join our Team. The successful candidate will be required support the implementation of the Trust's IPC agenda and deliver against the annual work plan. The post holder will be expected to provide specialist support, deliver training and conduct quality assurance audits. This will require travel across Wales.
The Welsh Ambulance Service offers a unique experience to the successful candidate to develop their skills in an unconventional health care setting which is the prehospital care environment. This post is suited for an experienced IPC practitioner or a registered professional who has a keen interest in IPC and some experience of related processes and procedures such as auditing or experience as an IPC champion.
Main duties of the job
- Establish and maintain proactive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders including Public Health Wales, creating open communication streams to support the Trust's objective of protecting health and reducing the transmission of Communicable Diseases and Health Care Acquired Infections.
- The post-holder will be expected to provide specialist advice on the management of infectious organisms and the high consequence infectious diseases, including advising on and supporting the delivery of clinical practice to ensure that IPC best practice is embedded across the Trust.
- The post-holder will work collaboratively with the Occupational Health Department to provide specialist advice and guidance on IPC related outbreaks and support for the Operational Managers and teams.
- Formulate responses to IPC related queries and requests for IPC input across WAST, ensuring advice is current and in line with agreed standards of best practice (for example NICE, Public Health Wales, Health and Care Standards etc.).
- Provide evidence based guidance and support in relation to estate management including water safety, construction, renovation and environmental cleanliness.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
#RemarkablePeople
Our workforce is made up of over 4,000 remarkable people who contribute to the delivery of world-class patient care across Wales, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Whether you work in a patient-facing role or within our range of support services, the work that you do enables us to provide high quality care, wherever and whenever we're needed.
The Trust recognises the need for its workforce to represent the diversity of the population it serves across the whole of Wales and seeks to create an environment where diversity is celebrated and inclusivity matters. We are also keen to break down any barriers into the Trust, and would encourage applications from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ communities and disability groups.
Careers within the Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust are diverse and varied, with opportunities arising right across the service. Whatever your skills and background, you're sure to find a career with us which is fulfilling, challenging, and rewarding.
Job responsibilities
The Infection Prevention and Control Practitioner will be a key member of the Infection Prevention and Control Team and will be required support the implementation of the Trust IPC agenda and deliver against the required IPC statutory requirements within the parameters outlined by strategic direction and national policy.
They will provide a range of high quality evidence based Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Services to the Welsh Ambulance Service (WAST) including provision of specialised IPC advice and guidance, training and education, audit and surveillance and clinical support.
The post-holder will provide specialist advice to support staff within Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust to meet patients needs in relation reducing their risk of Health Care Associated Infections (HCAIs) during the time they require the Trusts services and the complexities in relation to the pre-hospital care environment.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Educated to post-graduate level in a relevant subject or equivalent level of practical experience within a senior clinical role.
- Registered Clinician (NMC Registered Nurse, HPC Registered Paramedic.
- Committed to continuing professional development.
- Experience at a senior clinical level, demonstrating ability to lead the delivery of improvements to patient care.
- Demonstrates and understanding of Infection Prevention and Control.
Desirable
- Project Management
- Quality improvement methodology
- Infection, Prevention & Control experience.
- Experience of having implemented or participated in the implementation of an IPC initiative
- Has experience in contributing to policy, planning & service development.
- Has experience in multi-agency liaison and collaborative & partnership working.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening & empathy skills. Effective team player
- Ability to analyse data and information collectively to draw out themes and trends
- Self-motivated
- Ability to demonstrate effective team working.
- Ability to demonstrate organisational and planning skills to manage a range of activities.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills to be able to deal with a wide range of people across the Organisation and relevant external stakeholders.
- Demonstrates good analytical & reflection skills.
- Commitment to improving quality of patient care
- Able to learn from experience and adapt to changes and new challenges
- Developed verbal and written communication skills; able to present well at meetings where specialist information/ knowledge is exchanged.
- Ability to develop and implement action plans within timescales
- Standard Keyboard Skills
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
Other
Essential
- The ability to travel between WAST Sites
- Flexible approach to work
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Welsh Ambulance NHS Trust
Address
South Wales - location to be confirmed
South Wales - location to be confirmed
South Wales - location to be confirmed
NP44 7HF
Employer's website
https://www.ambulance.wales.nhs.uk/en/5 (Opens in a new tab)
