Job summary
Are you passionate about infection control?Do you want to gain experience in the pre-hospital setting through being part of the largest ambulance service in the UK, supporting to provide high standards of care across London?
The London Ambulance Service is currently recruiting an Infection Prevention and Control Practitioner to join their pro-active Infection Control Team.
The IPC Practitioner supports implementation of the Trust's commitment to provide safe, effective and efficient care to patients and ensure the well-being of its staff by delivering a comprehensive Infection Prevention and Control service.
Main duties of the job
The candidate for this post will have experience within an Infection Prevention & Control setting and a desire to progress their training within this field. This role aids to ensure the annual work programme is delivered through a robust auditing, escalation and assurance process. They will inspire and motivate others and, act as a role model and a professional source of advice for staff and external colleagues when required.
About us
In return for commitment and dedication, the Trust offer a range of training and development opportunities for the successful candidate.
The post holder will be based at Waterloo HQ, but will be required to travel to undertake work at locations across the London Ambulance Service area.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key responsibilities include;
- Assist with sustaining the IPC audit plan; verifying and analysing outcomes for escalation and/or improvement.
- Be a role model for infection prevention and control practice, ensuring that both Trust policy and CQC compliance standards are upheld.
- Provide reports regarding specific areas of responsibility and contribute to the annual report.
- Identify, report and escalate IPC risks as well as updating and reviewing incidents on Datix.
- Contribute to developing training packages and communications, to be pitched to a variety of audiences both internal and external.
Applicants are advised to read all the information enclosed in the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
Priorities are given to candidates at risk.
We reserve the right to close this advert early should there be a high number of applicants.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key responsibilities include;
- Assist with sustaining the IPC audit plan; verifying and analysing outcomes for escalation and/or improvement.
- Be a role model for infection prevention and control practice, ensuring that both Trust policy and CQC compliance standards are upheld.
- Provide reports regarding specific areas of responsibility and contribute to the annual report.
- Identify, report and escalate IPC risks as well as updating and reviewing incidents on Datix.
- Contribute to developing training packages and communications, to be pitched to a variety of audiences both internal and external.
Applicants are advised to read all the information enclosed in the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
Priorities are given to candidates at risk.
We reserve the right to close this advert early should there be a high number of applicants.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Accreditations, Education
Essential
- Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) degree module or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 2 years working as a registered nurse, paramedic, or allied healthcare professional
- Teaching qualification and experience of teaching
Desirable
- Other healthcare qualifications such as an advanced specialist healthcare qualification and healthcare experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in health care in any setting relevant to the role
- Experience in policy development and procedures
- Experience of developing, conducting, analysing and reporting trends from IPC audits; taking action as appropriate
- Experience of producing training materials and information leaflets
- Strategic thinking
Desirable
- Experience of working with an IPC team
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Current understanding of research, and application of evidence based practice
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Able to undertake audits, report writing and sharing results at relevant groups or committees
- Effective time management; able to manage own workload
- Timely completion of task and accurate record keeping
- Familiar with using Datix, or similar risk management system A/I
- Effective written and verbal communication skills at all levels within the Trust and with external partners
- Effective use of change management skills and risk management
- Car driver with full driving licence; alternative means of transport across sites
- Ability to challenge practice using evidence based practice
Desirable
- Have an understanding of the NHS and IPC strategies and their impact on the Trust
- Database development and management
Person Specification
Qualifications, Accreditations, Education
Essential
- Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) degree module or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 2 years working as a registered nurse, paramedic, or allied healthcare professional
- Teaching qualification and experience of teaching
Desirable
- Other healthcare qualifications such as an advanced specialist healthcare qualification and healthcare experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in health care in any setting relevant to the role
- Experience in policy development and procedures
- Experience of developing, conducting, analysing and reporting trends from IPC audits; taking action as appropriate
- Experience of producing training materials and information leaflets
- Strategic thinking
Desirable
- Experience of working with an IPC team
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Current understanding of research, and application of evidence based practice
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Able to undertake audits, report writing and sharing results at relevant groups or committees
- Effective time management; able to manage own workload
- Timely completion of task and accurate record keeping
- Familiar with using Datix, or similar risk management system A/I
- Effective written and verbal communication skills at all levels within the Trust and with external partners
- Effective use of change management skills and risk management
- Car driver with full driving licence; alternative means of transport across sites
- Ability to challenge practice using evidence based practice
Desirable
- Have an understanding of the NHS and IPC strategies and their impact on the Trust
- Database development and management
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
