Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Healthcare Assistant IP&C

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Job summary

The post holder will undertake a wide variety of clerical duties, supporting the function of the Infection Prevention and Control/TB (Tuberculosis) Service, covering a 7 day period working flexibly to provide administrative support to the wider Clinical Standards & Governance directorate teams.

Main duties of the job

To undertake monitoring of the cleanliness and quality of the trust environment using the trust approved audit tool under the supervision of the Lead Senior IP&C team members
To be the primary user for the trust approved auditing software
To carry out weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual audits of all clinical and non-clinical areas as required by the trust.
To import the audit data into the trust approved software to enable timely production of audit reports to ensure ward dashboards are accurate and up to date.
To contribute to meetings relating to the auditing process.
Present a professional image of the trust to patients, visitors and staff in particular by protecting the confidentiality of information.
To ensure that compliance scores are reported to the senior IP&C team to allow prompt dissemination across the trust.
To add areas to the audit software as and when required e.g. when a new build has been commissioned or changes in use identified following agreement with Senior IP&C team.
Support the wider IP&C team activities as required under direct supervision.
To ensure all room data information is correct and up to date.
Undertake ad-hoc audits as instructed by senior member of the IP&C team with ward matrons. DSFS staff as required

To liaise with the estates department and facilities department as appropriate to ensure that auditing is used as a tool for improving services provided by these departments as appropriate.

About us

Our Vision is to be a first-class provider of sustainable healthcare services, delivering the best possible care for our patients; and being a great place to work for our people. Our Proud to CARE philosophy supports this vision - and we all play a part in achieving it, by living up to the values we promise to our patients and each other. As members of staff we will always:

- Show COMPASSION - treating our patients and colleagues with consideration, kindness and respect
- Aim for high ACHIEVEMENT - providing excellent care, safe services, high standards and a positive experience every time
- Foster RELATIONSHIPS - being socially responsible, working openly and honestly with our patients, staff, partners and communities to improve what we do

Create the right ENVIRONMENT - providing the tools and equipment that support a modern, eco-friendly, clean and safe environment

Date posted

22 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year PA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

166-CS&G-5303723

Job locations

Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Calow

Chesterfield

S44 5BL

Job description

Job responsibilities

To undertake monitoring of the cleanliness and quality of the trust environment using the trust approved audit tool under the supervision of the Lead Senior IP&C team members.
To be the primary user for the trust approved auditing software
To carry out weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual audits of all clinical and non-clinical areas as required by the trust.
To import the audit data into the trust approved software to enable timely production of audit reports to ensure ward dashboards are accurate and up to date.
To contribute to meetings relating to the auditing process.
Present a professional image of the trust to patients, visitors and staff in particular by protecting the confidentiality of information.
To ensure that compliance scores are reported to the senior IP&C team to allow prompt dissemination across the trust.
To add areas to the audit software as and when required e.g. when a new build has been commissioned or changes in use identified following agreement with Senior IP&C team.
Support the wider IP&C team activities as required under direct supervision.
To ensure all room data information is correct and up to date.
Develop and produce reports as required within the C4C audit process.
Undertake ad-hoc audits as instructed by senior member of the IP&C team with ward matrons. DSFS staff as required

To liaise with the estates department and facilities department as appropriate to ensure that auditing is used as a tool for improving services provided by these departments as appropriate.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To undertake monitoring of the cleanliness and quality of the trust environment using the trust approved audit tool under the supervision of the Lead Senior IP&C team members.
To be the primary user for the trust approved auditing software
To carry out weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual audits of all clinical and non-clinical areas as required by the trust.
To import the audit data into the trust approved software to enable timely production of audit reports to ensure ward dashboards are accurate and up to date.
To contribute to meetings relating to the auditing process.
Present a professional image of the trust to patients, visitors and staff in particular by protecting the confidentiality of information.
To ensure that compliance scores are reported to the senior IP&C team to allow prompt dissemination across the trust.
To add areas to the audit software as and when required e.g. when a new build has been commissioned or changes in use identified following agreement with Senior IP&C team.
Support the wider IP&C team activities as required under direct supervision.
To ensure all room data information is correct and up to date.
Develop and produce reports as required within the C4C audit process.
Undertake ad-hoc audits as instructed by senior member of the IP&C team with ward matrons. DSFS staff as required

To liaise with the estates department and facilities department as appropriate to ensure that auditing is used as a tool for improving services provided by these departments as appropriate.

Person Specification

Application form

Essential

oEducated to GCSE/ O Level standard (or equivalent)
oExperience of working positively with a multidisciplinary range of staff
oKnowledge of working within Microsoft Office packages such as Access, Excel and Word
oExperience of working with cleaning teams
oAbility to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
oAbility to retrieve, record and pass on accurate information, verbal and written
oWilling to undertake training on Trust approve software use
o Self-motivated, Professional image
oAble to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role
oExcellent inter-personal skills
oExcellent written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

oExperience of a patient centred environment
oAuditing experience
oUse of Electronic auditing tools

Person Specification

Application form

Essential

oEducated to GCSE/ O Level standard (or equivalent)
oExperience of working positively with a multidisciplinary range of staff
oKnowledge of working within Microsoft Office packages such as Access, Excel and Word
oExperience of working with cleaning teams
oAbility to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
oAbility to retrieve, record and pass on accurate information, verbal and written
oWilling to undertake training on Trust approve software use
o Self-motivated, Professional image
oAble to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role
oExcellent inter-personal skills
oExcellent written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

oExperience of a patient centred environment
oAuditing experience
oUse of Electronic auditing tools

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

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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).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Calow

Chesterfield

S44 5BL

Employer's website

https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Calow

Chesterfield

S44 5BL

Employer's website

https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)