Infection Prevention and Control Associate Practitioner

Job summary

Post is Full Time - 37.5 hours

Base- The lodge, Runwell, Essex

This is a varied and exciting Role.

• To support the functions of the Infection prevention and Control Team (IPC) within a specific care group working in conjunction with a registered IPC Nurse
• Take an active role in ensuring delivery of the IPC work plan as directed by the care group and Head of IPC
• Lead the fit testing programme for the Trust in relation to FFP3 respirators
• To have understanding of the principles of IPC and preventing the spread of

infection

• An understanding of the physical healthcare agenda and support infection control team with training within own area of competence.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will take an active part in the delivery of the IPC agenda

• Support a registered IPC Nurse with the IPC work stream relating to a specific care group and the wider organisation

• The post holder will provide basic advice support and training to staff within the care group as well as supporting education at road shows and other such events.
• • To work as part of the Infection Control Team, with the freedom to answer queries within post holder area of competence, particularly in relation to telephone enquiries and sign post where required
  • To ensure timely communications and escalations within the team and the wider organisation when required
  • Have the confidence to challenge poor practice appropriately where it is observed and raise with operational colleagues

About us

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;

• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment

Join our Staff bank

What is Staff Bank?

Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.

If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank