Band 6 Infection Prevention and Control Practitioner

Job description

Job responsibilities

Operational and Administrative Responsibilities Responsible for the leadership and management of Infection Prevention and Control (IP&C) with external support. Act as a resource for specialist advice and support in relation to IP&C, ensuring relevant actions and correct procedures are implemented and reviewed. Advise staff on IP&C issues relating to medical equipment. Support during the procurement process of any new medical equipment. Provide assurance of effective IP&C practices being implemented through audit and other assurance processes. Review completed audits to ensure all information and data has been provided and ensure any conclusions, outcomes or changes to practice are detailed with a SMART action plan. Utilise clinical governance data, surveys and audits to identify areas for improvement and work with clinical teams on quality improvement projects. Support the implementation and monitoring of infection control policies, procedures, and guidelines. Incorporate relevant legislation and national guidance into clinical practice. Work with the patient safety team to identify areas for development or risk and develop action plans, monitor their progress and participate and lead where appropriate. Educate staff regarding IP&C, including the delivery of team specific training sessions e.g., ANTT, sepsis. Participate in IP&C campaigns and awareness strategies as necessary. Provide assurance of use and lead on the monitoring and supply of personal protective equipment within the hospice. Review IP&C clinical incidents and produce written reports with recommendations where necessary. Provide immediate actions/recommendations in the event of a healthcare infection outbreak. Investigate healthcare infection outbreaks, analysing the situation and interpreting information gathered, reporting on findings in line with the implementation of the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF). Contribute to all aspects of the NHS IP&C Quality Standards. Support the organisation to meet its obligations for local, regional and national targets and legislative requirements. Respond to IP&C alerts. Management/Team Leadership Communicate effectively and ensure excellent working relationships with all stakeholders across a wide range of health and social care settings. Promote an open, honest, just and learning culture within the hospice so that all staff are actively encouraged to report incidents/events and engage in multidisciplinary learning. Role model and promote professional behaviour and excellent communication skills throughout the organisation. Lead the development of the IP&C link practitioners across the organisation. Participate/chair in IP&C link practitioner meetings and IP&C committee meetings. Information and Reporting Act as a hospice focal point for IP&C related queries and communications. Assist in the collection, analysis and interpretation of data that informs quarterly clinical governance reports. This will include infection rates and trends. Prepare, attend and present at the quarterly clinical governance committee meeting. Share learning and IP&C audit outcomes with clinical teams to improve practice or review good practice. Maintain own knowledge and skills through continuous professional development. Share knowledge, expertise and act as a resource to colleagues and other health and social care staff. Engage and network with BNSSG partners. Education and Training/Self-Development Assist in the development and delivery of education and training programmes in relation to IP&C, risk management, clinical audit, and continuous quality improvement. Actively promote learning and development and contribute to the promotion of an organisational learning culture. Identify own training and development needs and undertake appropriate training/education as required. Participate in an annual Individual performance review process where objectives will be agreed, performance monitored, and personal development needs discussed. To adhere to all policies and procedures as applicable

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Healthcare Practitioner
• Educated at Degree Level or relevant experience

Desirable

• Qualification/training in Infection Prevention and Control

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of the principles of Infection Prevention and Control

Desirable

• Experience in service improvement/quality improvement
• Experience of developing and implementing audit
• Experience of collecting & interpreting data and writing reports
• Knowledge of the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to engage and build effective relationships at all levels
• Ability to work flexibly and manage competing priorities
• Able to obtain and evaluate information to aid decision making
• Computer/IT skills able to use processing packages, email and spreadsheets confidently (Word, Excel, Teams)

Desirable

• Teaching in formal and informal situations

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Ability to work independently and manage own time
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with people from a wide range of personal and professional backgrounds
• An understanding and empathy for the work of the Hospice
• Driving license and own transport

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.

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

St Peter’s Hospice

Address

St Peter's Hospice

Charlton Road

Bristol

Somerset

BS10 6NL

Employer's website

https://www.stpetershospice.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)