Infection Control Support Officer
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Job summary
To support other members of the Infection Prevention & Control Team in managing and monitoring all aspects of infection prevention & control activity at the Trust and contribute to the overall success of the Trust by ensuring that practice is compliant with Care Quality Commission Standards.
Main duties of the job
- Work with IPC team, matrons, and other senior nurses to improve and maintain standards of cleanliness within the hospital environment and participate in cleanliness audits and inspections e.g., PLACE audits.
- To support specialist aspects of the IPC service e.g., fit testing, decontamination, risk management of waterborne pathogens and the monitoring of relevant Quality Management Systems.
- Develop positive relationships with ward and other clinical areas through a frequent presence and communications with all grades of staff.
About us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated careorganisation with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban centre that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality.
Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), opens in 2024 and will provide care to our local population from first class, purpose-built premises.As a result, the base of this role may change to MMUH from 2024 (or beyond). If this is applicable to your role, you will be informed during the recruitment process and continuing your application with this understanding.The development of the new hospital will play an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities.
We have three newly emerging strategic objectives:
- Our People - to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff
- Our Patients - to be good or outstanding in everything we do
- Our Population - to work seamlessly with our partners to improve live
Details
Date posted
09 May 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£25,147 to £27,596 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
381-CO-6176592
Job locations
SWB NHS Trust
Dudley Road
Birmingham
B18 7QH
Employer details
Employer name
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
Address
SWB NHS Trust
Dudley Road
Birmingham
B18 7QH
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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