Job summary
A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the Infection Prevention and Control Team at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust, based at St Nicholas Hospital in Gosforth.
The successful candidate will be expected to have a willingness to learn, and ability to be visible in clinical areas. They must be able to work autonomously in monitoring and promoting good infection prevention and control standards. The post holder will support the Trust Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Team to provide an efficient and effective service which includes data collection, auditing and the delivery of a high quality mask fit testing service within a healthcare setting ensuring that the CNTW workforce are effectively protected through the use of Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE).
If you are self-motivated with a kind and compassionate approach then this post is for you.
Main duties of the job
The Infection Prevention and Control Assistant roleis to participate in, implement, provide and monitor practice to prevent and control infection, undertaking a range of support activities with clinical staff across the Trust. This will include facilitation of mask fit testing for staff when required.
A vital part of the role will involve visits to clinical areas to support with the IPC audit programme, promote infection prevention activities and undertake a range of observations and checks in the clinical area. This includes promoting infection control practices in relation to personal protective equipment (PPE) and hand hygiene compliance and appropriately addressing areas of non-compliance.
The post holder will also undertake other activities, as required, to support in reducing and preventing infection. This requires clear and effective communication with members of staff, patients, relatives and visitors and the ability to obtain, and record information clearly and accurately.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS - now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note: to apply for this role you must have the right to work in the UK. CNTW NHS Foundation Trust will not provide sponsorship for this role.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 12th March 2024
Closing date : 19th April2024
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note: to apply for this role you must have the right to work in the UK. CNTW NHS Foundation Trust will not provide sponsorship for this role.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 12th March 2024
Closing date : 19th April2024
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continued professional development
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Healthcare or commitment to work towards
Desirable
- Interest in IPC
- Willingness to undertake additional training
- Understanding of FFP3 mask range
- Understanding of the quantitative and qualitative methods
Additional Requirments
Essential
- Ability to meet mobility demands of the role
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Able to work collaboratively
- Time management
Desirable
- Record keeping
- Ability to prioritise
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continued professional development
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Healthcare or commitment to work towards
Desirable
- Interest in IPC
- Willingness to undertake additional training
- Understanding of FFP3 mask range
- Understanding of the quantitative and qualitative methods
Additional Requirments
Essential
- Ability to meet mobility demands of the role
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Able to work collaboratively
- Time management
Desirable
- Record keeping
- Ability to prioritise
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).
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).
