Job summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) team. This role is central to promoting best practice, reducing health-care associated infections (HCAIs), and supporting compliance with national standards across the organisation.
You do not need to be an experienced IPC nurse to apply; however, a strong understanding of infection prevention principles and a commitment to patient safety are essential. The successful candidate will provide specialist IPC advice and guidance, audit and surveillance, training delivery and policy implementation.
This position requires excellent communication skills, the ability to influence practice, and a collaborative approach to working with clinical and operational teams to uphold high standards of safety for patients, staff, and the wider community.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
Please see attached job description for full duties of this role.
- Provide specialist advice on the management of infectious organisms and supporting the delivery of clinical practice.
- Responsible for the ongoing monitoring of clinical surveillance in relation to IPC.
- Responsible for the development and delivery of specialist training packages relating to Infection Prevention and Control, ensuring learning promotes best practice.
- To develop a timetable of audit activity for independent IPC audits to ensure effective assurance across the Trust
About us
#RemarkablePeople
Our workforce is made up of over 4,000 remarkable people who contribute to the delivery of world-class patient care across Wales, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Whether you work in a patient-facing role or within our range of support services, the work that you do enables us to provide high quality care, wherever and whenever we're needed.
The Trust recognises the need for its workforce to represent the diversity of the population it serves across the whole of Wales and seeks to create an environment where diversity is celebrated and inclusivity matters. We are also keen to break down any barriers into the Trust, and would encourage applications from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ communities and disability groups.
Careers within the Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust are diverse and varied, with opportunities arising right across the service. Whatever your skills and background, you're sure to find a career with us which is fulfilling, challenging, and rewarding.
In line with the Trust's Starting Salary Procedure, all applicants will start at the bottom of the band for the position applied for, but can apply for a higher salary if they have previous experience relevant to the position.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See Job Description and Person Specification.
- Provide specialist advice on the management of infectious organisms and supporting the delivery of clinical practice.
- Responsible for the ongoing monitoring of clinical surveillance in relation to IPC.
- Responsible for the development and delivery of specialist training packages relating to Infection Prevention and Control, ensuring learning promotes best practice.
- To develop a timetable of audit activity for independent IPC audits to ensure effective assurance across the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See Job Description and Person Specification.
- Provide specialist advice on the management of infectious organisms and supporting the delivery of clinical practice.
- Responsible for the ongoing monitoring of clinical surveillance in relation to IPC.
- Responsible for the development and delivery of specialist training packages relating to Infection Prevention and Control, ensuring learning promotes best practice.
- To develop a timetable of audit activity for independent IPC audits to ensure effective assurance across the Trust.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Registered clinician
- Educated to post-graduate level in a relevant subject or equivalent level of practical experience within a clinical senior role.
- Demonstrates an understanding of Infection Prevention and Control.
Desirable
- Infection Prevention and Control experience.
- Has experience in contributing to policy, planning & service development.
- Has experience in multi-agency liaison and collaborative & partnership working.
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate effective team working.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills to be able to deal with a wide range of people across the Organisation and relevant external stakeholders.
- Commitment to improving quality of patient care.
- Ability to demonstrate organisational and planning skills to manage a range of activities.
Other
Essential
- The ability to travel between WAST Sites.
- Ability to work flexibly.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Registered clinician
- Educated to post-graduate level in a relevant subject or equivalent level of practical experience within a clinical senior role.
- Demonstrates an understanding of Infection Prevention and Control.
Desirable
- Infection Prevention and Control experience.
- Has experience in contributing to policy, planning & service development.
- Has experience in multi-agency liaison and collaborative & partnership working.
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate effective team working.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills to be able to deal with a wide range of people across the Organisation and relevant external stakeholders.
- Commitment to improving quality of patient care.
- Ability to demonstrate organisational and planning skills to manage a range of activities.
Other
Essential
- The ability to travel between WAST Sites.
- Ability to work flexibly.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
