IPC Hub Lead | Outer London | Full Time & Permanent | Competitive Pay plus fantastic benefits
Role Purpose
1. To ensure hospitals are compliant with and adhere to all the regulatory requirements for Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) and provide assurance to the Hospital SMT regarding this.
2. To act as a subject matter expert and educational resource
Key Responsibilities
3. Maintain professional development, registration and associated requirements
4. Monitor compliance with Spire policies and their implementation, escalate non-compliance to the Hospital DIPC
5. Assist the Hospital DIPC in delivery of the IPC annual programme
6. Assist the Hospital DIPC in delivery of the IPC strategy, drive and monitor progress
7. Participate in hospital environmental refurbishment and development, ensuring IPC compliance and sign off
8. Attend the hospital’s IPC committee meetings
9. Attend Antimicrobial Stewardship, Water Safety and Ventilation Safety meetings and act as subject matter expert regarding IPC
10. Participate in the hospital antimicrobial stewardship programme
11. Support clinical teams with review of IPC Events using DCIQ and the PSIRF Framework
12. Monitoring and surveillance of infections to include trend analysis
13. Develop strong working relationships and escalation pathways with hospital DIPC’s
14. Support the auditing process for IPC, alongside the hospital clinical governance team, identifying any trends, analysing data and compiling reports for both internal and external submission, supporting departments with action planning
15. Carry out mandatory surveillance/reporting to external bodies (UKHSA/HPS/HPW) for alert organisms
16. Contribute to and interpret all local data collection and submission to internal committees for example Hospital Safety, Quality and Risk Committee
17. Support clinical colleagues with interpretation of microbiological reports
18. Advise on the local management of patients with infections/infectious conditions
19. Support local information regarding IPC issues to patients and visitors
20. Work with colleagues to identify infection risks and undertake risk assessments to effectively manage the associated risks
21. Work clinically alongside colleagues sharing clinical expertise and knowledge
22. Support IPC link personnel on all wards and in clinical departments and ensure that they receive regular information and training
23. Deliver the IPC Induction `sign posting` session locally at hospitals within their Hub
24. Educate and train hospital colleagues in relation to IPC standards and practice, establishing educational programmes to meet the needs of all colleagues.
25. Provide information and advice with regards appropriate decontamination
Candidate Requirements
26. Registered healthcare professional
27. Proven knowledge and experience of working at a senior level within IPC
28. Educated to at least degree level post registration qualification in IPC or can provide evidence that working towards post registration qualification
29. Proven ability to work with minimal supervision
30. Proficiency in IT software including the use of Microsoft Office software packages, internet and email
31. Ability to travel across the hub. Driving licence would be an advantage
32. High quality presentation and report writing skills
Benefits
We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
33. 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
34. Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
35. Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
36. Free Bupa wellness screening
37. Private medical insurance
38. Life assurance
39. Free onsite parking
Our Values
We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
40. Driving clinical excellence
41. Doing the right thing
42. Caring is our passion
43. Keeping it simple
44. Delivering on our promises
45. Succeeding and celebrating together
46. Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people