Infection Control Clinical Assistant
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
This job is now closed
Job summary
We would like to make you aware of the recent government announcement that from 1 April 2022 (subject to parliamentary approval), everyone working in the NHS (including Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundations Trust) in the roles that have face-to-face contact with patients and service users, will need to provide evidence that they have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they are medically exempt. Details on the announcement can be found via the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/making-vaccination-a-condition-of-deployment-in-the-health-and-wider-social-care-sector
Based on this announcement, you should consider your personal position when applying for jobs at the Trust which may be affected by this change.
Information about COVID-19 vaccines is available at https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/immunisation and https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/coronavirus-vaccine/
For women of childbearing age, please read the detailed guidance at https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/
Main duties of the job
The role is to participate in, implement, provide and monitor practice to prevent and control infection, undertaking a range of support activities with clinical staff across the Trust. This will include facilitation of mask fit testing for staff. Provide support on donning and doffing of PPE and monitoring hand hygiene compliance. In addition the post holder will be expected to communicate effectively to patients in conducting Surgical site infection surveillance.
A vital part of the role will involve visits to clinical areas supported by the infection prevention and control team. The role is to promote infection prevention activities and undertake a range of observations and checks in the clinical area. This includes promoting social distancing, mask usage and hand hygiene compliance on Trust sites and appropriately addressing areas of non compliance. The post holder will also undertake other activities, as required, to support in reducing and preventing infection. This requires clear and effective communication with members of staff, patients, relatives and visitors and to obtain, organise and record information clearly and accurately.
About us
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (DBTH) is one of Yorkshires leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 420,000 across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire and the surrounding areas. Hosting three main hospital sites and several additional services, the Trust is one of only five Teaching Hospitals in Yorkshire. Employing over 6,000 people, every member of staff contributes to patient care, and has a personal stake in their future successes and achievements. The infection control team have played a vitally important role during the pandemic contributing to the Trust's great sense of community and identity, with an accessible leadership team and a great sense that each and every member of the team can make a difference. At Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust you'll be rewarded by a team that's proud to support its staff in all aspects of their lives. If you are up to the challenge, submit an application to become part of team DBTH.
Date posted
17 January 2022
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£18,546 to £19,918 a year Pro Rata Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
272-3761560
Job locations
Doncaster Royal Infirmary
Armthorpe Road
Doncaster
DN3 2FB
Employer details
Employer name
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Address
Doncaster Royal Infirmary
Armthorpe Road
Doncaster
DN3 2FB
Employer's website
For questions about the job, contact:
Supporting documents
Privacy notice
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)