Main area Infection Control Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Happy to discuss flexible working) Job ref 437-7527185
Employer Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Knowsley building - Trust wide working Town manchester Salary £38,682 - £46,580 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 10/11/2025 23:59
Infection Prevention and Control Practitioner
Band 6
Job overview
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Infection prevention and control Practitioner with an engaging and friendly style to join our infection prevention and control service. You will need to be capable of developing the IPC agenda and putting in place effective systems to deliver, monitor and report on compliance with excellent standards of infection prevention and control across our organisation.
To be successful you will need to be educated to Degree level or equivalent) and have relevant training and experience in infection prevention and control and importantly a passion for developing and delivering education sessions to all levels of staff.
This role is suitable for a Nurse or Allied Health Professional interested in IPC.
You must be passionate about teaching and leading by example.
Main duties of the job
Work to ensure the organisation meets its statutory and regulatory requirements in relation to infection prevention and control .
Report on compliance with standards
Develop and review polices, guidance and flow charts to support good IPC practice.
Develop and d eliver training and education and develop resources to support effective and safe practice.
Take the lead on reducing the risk of outbreaks and ensure robust systems are in place for early detection and management of isolated infections.
Where an outbreak occurs be responsible for identification, notification, and actions to contain the transmission and spread- reporting to the DIPC on outcomes.
Working for our organisation
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Participate in the review and implementation of Infection Prevention and Control Policies and related procedures.
Participate in the surveillance of healthcare associated infection.
To assist in the i nvestigation of outbreaks and to provide support to clinical teams during outbreaks of infection.
To participate in the implementation of infection prevention and control audits and assist in the preparation of reports and action plans.
Deputise for Senior Infection Prevention Control colleagues as and when required .
To provide specialist infection prevention and control advice on healthcare new builds and refurbishment projects, equipment purchases and clinical waste management, to meet national guidance and local standards.
Liaise with other departments regarding infection prevention and control related issues. To carry out investigations and root cause analyses of Healthcare Associated Infections and reflective practice reviews of serious adverse incidents including outbreaks of infection.
Based at Prestwich Knowsley House - To work across all GMMH sites and to be able to travel by car or public transport arriving to start sessions in normal hours .
Please see attached job description and person specification
* 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
Person specification
Qualifacations
* Registered Health professional Nurse/ AHP
* Experience of IPC
Experience
* Real life experience of IPC
* Experience of Audit
Important Information about working for GMMH:
All positions within the Trust are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, for further information on the checks required please visit the NHS Employers website www.nhsemployers.org
The Trust mandates all post holders who require a DBS for their role to subscribe to the DBS Update Service. You will be required to enrol for this service for a fee of £16 per year and maintain registration throughout your employment with GMMH.
Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts at Greater Manchester Mental Health who have direct experience of mental health, learning disability or drug and alcohol services either as a service user or a carer.
The Trust is also committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are aspiring to ensure our workforce is representative of the diverse communities that we serve, and we are strongly committed to removing barriers to employment for candidates from under-represented groups, for example BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ communities. If you would like to have an informal chat about the recruitment process for this role or would value some additional support, we’d love to hear from you.
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We will consider relevant experience outside the NHS to calculate your salary on appointment. Please contact our Recruitment Team for more information.
**Please note, this vacancy may be closed at any time if sufficient applications have been received**
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Name Joanne Reynard Job title Head of Infection Prevention and Physical health Email address joanne.reynard@gmmh.nhs.uk Additional information
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