Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is keen to undertake this exciting opportunity to enhance their clinical skills, and infection prevention and control knowledge, by supporting, and with the support of, an experienced team of specialist IPAC nurses and practitioners
Main duties of the job
This is an ideal opportunity for career progression with a Trust that has recently achieved outstanding from CQC. We are proud to say we are the first community trust to have achieved this accolade, which is a testament to the forward progressive nature of the Trust and our commitment to delivering high quality care in sometimes challenging environments
IT skills are an essential element for this role and full training will be provided as part of a comprehensive induction programme
If you wish to discuss any aspects of the role please contact Donna Hudson, Infection Prevention and Control Team Operations Manager on 01603 272472
About us
If this post excites you, if you are looking to improve the level of job satisfaction you experience, and if you are happy to work across the whole county as part of this developing role, we look forward to your application
NCH&C is committed to the development of future health clinicians and there will be an expectation that the IPAC Support Worker will be a highly motivated team player that consistently delivers to the highest standards. You will live, breathe and promote the NCH&C's Behaviour Framework
Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a highly motivated Infection Prevention and Control Support Worker to join our Infection Prevention and Control team. After the initial period of training has been completed you will be autonomously FIT testing the Trust staff that are required to wear FFP3 respirators. You will also be completing Infection Prevention and Control audits across all Trust sites
The successful applicant must demonstrate that they can work successfully autonomously, after initial training, and also within this dynamic and successful IPAC Team. A team that strives to effectively communicate, educate and advise Trust staff and we look forward to welcoming you to enable us to continue this work together
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a highly motivated Infection Prevention and Control Support Worker to join our Infection Prevention and Control team. After the initial period of training has been completed you will be autonomously FIT testing the Trust staff that are required to wear FFP3 respirators. You will also be completing Infection Prevention and Control audits across all Trust sites
The successful applicant must demonstrate that they can work successfully autonomously, after initial training, and also within this dynamic and successful IPAC Team. A team that strives to effectively communicate, educate and advise Trust staff and we look forward to welcoming you to enable us to continue this work together
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good level of general education to include GCSE English and Mathematics or equivalent
- Qualitative RPE fit tester training, or willingness to undertake in post
- Up-to-date mandatory and statutory training portfolio
Experience
Essential
- Proven relevant experience of undertaking practical tasks in accordance with written procedures
- Willingness to be flexible in their approach to tasks, with a view to supporting a broad range of H&S related tasks when directed
- Efficient IT skills and be experienced and proficient in the use of Microsoft packages including word, excel and PowerPoint
Desirable
- Prior experience of fit testing
- Prior experience of working in a healthcare setting
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Able to use own initiative and work without supervision
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload independently
- Able to communicate with staff working at all levels
- Able to work with minimum supervision, prioritising and managing own workload during FIT testing sessions
- Ability to work within a team
Desirable
- Able to work to strict deadlines
- Interest in and knowledge of IPAC
- Knowledge/experience of the audit process
- Excellent organisational skills
Communication
Essential
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
- Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language
Desirable
- Ability to liaise and coordinate with teams from other departments and organisations
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Committed to helping others
Other
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly dependent on the needs of the service, including on occasion outside of core working hours
- Resourceful
- Able to manoeuvre and set up equipment
- The post holder will need to be passed fit to perform full duties of the post through occupational health
- Must hold full and valid UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle (if applicable)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good level of general education to include GCSE English and Mathematics or equivalent
- Qualitative RPE fit tester training, or willingness to undertake in post
- Up-to-date mandatory and statutory training portfolio
Experience
Essential
- Proven relevant experience of undertaking practical tasks in accordance with written procedures
- Willingness to be flexible in their approach to tasks, with a view to supporting a broad range of H&S related tasks when directed
- Efficient IT skills and be experienced and proficient in the use of Microsoft packages including word, excel and PowerPoint
Desirable
- Prior experience of fit testing
- Prior experience of working in a healthcare setting
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Able to use own initiative and work without supervision
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload independently
- Able to communicate with staff working at all levels
- Able to work with minimum supervision, prioritising and managing own workload during FIT testing sessions
- Ability to work within a team
Desirable
- Able to work to strict deadlines
- Interest in and knowledge of IPAC
- Knowledge/experience of the audit process
- Excellent organisational skills
Communication
Essential
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
- Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language
Desirable
- Ability to liaise and coordinate with teams from other departments and organisations
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Committed to helping others
Other
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly dependent on the needs of the service, including on occasion outside of core working hours
- Resourceful
- Able to manoeuvre and set up equipment
- The post holder will need to be passed fit to perform full duties of the post through occupational health
- Must hold full and valid UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle (if applicable)
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.
