Infection Prevention and Control Practitioner
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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.
Responsibilities
* 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 policies, guidance and flow charts to support good IPC practice.
* Develop and deliver 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.
Qualifications
* Degree level education or equivalent.
* Relevant training and experience in infection prevention and control.
* Passion for developing and delivering education sessions.
* Eligible nurse or allied health professional.
* Strong teaching and leadership skills.
Employment Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level.
Employment type: Full-time.
Job function: Health Care Provider. Industries: Hospitals and Health Care.
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, Manchester, Salford, Trafford and Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Joanne Reynard, Job title: Head of Infection Prevention and Physical Health, Email address: joanne.reynard@gmmh.nhs.uk. Please email to arrange a call.
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