Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with experience and knowledge of infection prevention and control and the management of common infections. The role requires the ability and willingness to travel around the council area. Excellent communication skills and confidence in liaising with providers and other healthcare stakeholders are essential. The individual should also be competent in basic IT skills and able to support the administrative responsibilities of the Health Protection team.
Main duties of the job
This role is interesting and varied, mainly working with our residential care and adult social care providers, you will provide infection prevention and control (IPC) advice and support during outbreaks of infectious disease, undertake and appropriately report IPC audits in regulated care settings and contribute to IPC training.
The Health Protection Team, within the Council Public Health Team work closely with our NHS partners to promote safe care, reduce the spread of infection and proactively support preventative healthcare. This role will provide the opportunity to develop an understanding of population level health protection and the wider determinants of health.
About us
Westmorland and Furness Council isproud to serve one of the most beautiful regions in the UK. The scenic views are matched by the quality of life, the diversity of its communities and the friendliness of its people.
Our employees are at the heart of delivering our services to these communities.We value the contribution of our staff and are committed to leading and empowering colleagues to be innovative, engaged and customer focused. This supports our commitment to ensure Westmorland and Furness is agreat place to live, work and thrive.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Practitioner will work with the Public Health Manager and Health Protection and Health Protection Nurses to influence areas of the Councils Outbreak Control
Plan, specifically to assist in the prevention and management of outbreaks of communicable
diseases and for the prevention and management of health care associated infections. They will
support the development of resources to improve infection prevention and control knowledge and
practices within health and social care, schools and the general population.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Practitioner will work with the Public Health Manager and Health Protection and Health Protection Nurses to influence areas of the Councils Outbreak Control
Plan, specifically to assist in the prevention and management of outbreaks of communicable
diseases and for the prevention and management of health care associated infections. They will
support the development of resources to improve infection prevention and control knowledge and
practices within health and social care, schools and the general population.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications:
- NVQ level 5, professional qualification or equivalent experience. A related qualification
- is desirable.
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge:
- Significant knowledge of infection prevention and control.
- Experience:
- Significant experience of working with a wide range of health and social care
- professionals, specifically the regulated care sector.
- Expertise:
- Critical analysis skills to interpret research and guidance
- Experience of developing and implementing a programme of audits, and evaluation
- skills
- Data analysis skills for the collection and interpretation of surveillance data
- Effective communication skills, including report writing,
- Programme development and teaching skills are desired.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications:
- NVQ level 5, professional qualification or equivalent experience. A related qualification
- is desirable.
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge:
- Significant knowledge of infection prevention and control.
- Experience:
- Significant experience of working with a wide range of health and social care
- professionals, specifically the regulated care sector.
- Expertise:
- Critical analysis skills to interpret research and guidance
- Experience of developing and implementing a programme of audits, and evaluation
- skills
- Data analysis skills for the collection and interpretation of surveillance data
- Effective communication skills, including report writing,
- Programme development and teaching skills are desired.
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).
