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Infection Prevention and Control Manager, Worcester
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Client:
Mediclinic Worcester
Location:
Worcester, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
dae75df26e48
Job Views:
8
Posted:
14.07.2025
Expiry Date:
28.08.2025
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Job Description:
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
The IPC manager works across the hospital and ensures the implementation and maintenance of a functional Infection Prevention and Control programme at the hospital. They identify and manage infection risks and provide training to staff as well as reports to management.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
* Identify, mitigate and manage risks related to Infection Prevention and Control
* Investigate, analyse and interpret clinical data and act upon findings
* Manage and oversee IPC audits and ensure compliance with Statutory and Regulatory requirements.
* Identify training needs in the hospital and provide input in the development of training material
* Provide support with patient safety and quality improvement initiatives in the absence of the Patient Safety Manager)
* Manage key stakeholder relations
REQUIRED EDUCATION
ESSENTIAL EDUCATION
Professional Nurse qualification, and IPC qualification
DESIRED EDUCATION
N/A
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
3 years’ Professional Nurse experience in a hospital
1 year IPC link nurse experience
DESIRED EXPERIENCE
N/A
REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
* Conducting a system analysis of healthcare-associated infections and institute preventative measures
* Knowledge of relevant statutory requirements and accreditation standards
* Interpretation and application of the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) definitions
* Identification, investigation, management of outbreaks
* Knowledge and experience in quality improvement methodology
* Auditing (e.g. compliance to hand hygiene and environmental cleaning audits)
* IPC surveillance and risk identification
* Understanding and application of relevant IPC principles
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