Circle Reading Hospital - Reading
*Infection Prevention and Control Lead*
*Circle Reading **Hospital*
*5 - 30 Hours & Permanent*
*00 FTE per year **(depending on level of experience, training and qualification)*
*Circle Reading Hospital* are part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.
We have an opportunity for an Infection Prevention and Control Lead to join their team of staff.
This is a part time role for 22.The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.
*You ensure Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) is addressed in all areas of the hospital and reflected throughout all activity related to healthcare provision.
* You ensure infection prevention is considered in all new business, new build, and refurbishment.
* You ensure compliance to the HCAI code (DH 2010) for CQC requirements in England and equivalent for hospitals in Scotland and Wales.
* You ensure compliance to mandatory training in infection prevention and control (IP&C) and be compliant with all measures required to reduce HCAIs.
* You ensure all staff have appropriate infection prevention and control training using a combination of online and face to face training.
*Post graduate Qualification in IPC such as PGCert (as a minimum) or working towards, PGDip or MSc.
* Specialist knowledge to a level defined for that hospital.
* Able to apply specialist knowledge to risk assessment and support appropriate controls.
* Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:
* 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
* Private Pension Scheme
* Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
* Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
* Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
* Non-contributory life insurance
* Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
* Employee recognition programmes
* Industry leading training and development opportunities
...Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles...and more.
Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be *selfless*, *compassionate*, *committed*, *collaborative*, *brave*, *agile*, *tenacious* and *creative* and are at the core of our purpose and culture.