Job summary
An exciting oppertunity has arisen to join a established IPC team in secondary care and also to work in a newly set up primary care IPC team.
To take an active role providing support to the Infection Prevention team in the delivery of the health board Infection Prevention Strategic Improvement Plan within the competencies of the role. This role is based both in Primary and Secondary care on a rotation basis
Main duties of the job
To assist and support the Infection Prevention team with the delivery of the Infection Prevention Improvement plan.
To lead in Infection Prevention audit activities e.g., Environmental monitoring audit, Hand hygiene audit, Isolation audit, care bundle compliance and report findings to the Infection Prevention nurse.
To undertake surveillance activities as directed including basic data collection to support surveillance programmes (demographics, device utilization etc)
Ensure Infection Prevention posters and other materials are displayed correctly across the hospital
Assist in other duties as appropriate to competency
Organise and prioritise workload with direction and supervision of the senior members of the Infection Prevention Team.
Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn't mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn't 'fluency', just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see 'Welsh Language Guidance' in the documents right at the bottom.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.
CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:
o We listen, learn, and improve
o We treat everyone with respect
o We work together as one team
CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac
To take an active role (as outlined in JD) providing support to the Infection Prevention team in the delivery of the Infection Prevention Strategic Improvement Plan to ensure patient safety is protected at all times and to reduce the number of healthcare associated infections across the health board both secondary and primary care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac
To take an active role (as outlined in JD) providing support to the Infection Prevention team in the delivery of the Infection Prevention Strategic Improvement Plan to ensure patient safety is protected at all times and to reduce the number of healthcare associated infections across the health board both secondary and primary care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to NVQ level 4 or working towards
- Prepared to undertake appropriate Infection prevention training
Desirable
- Educated to diploma level.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of dealing with confidential and sensitive data and appropriate maintenance and storage of records
- Experience of working in an NHS environment
Desirable
- Experience of working autonomously
- Previous experience in Infection Prevention
aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to work autonomously and with initiative
- Works effectively in a team
- Adaptable/flexible/self motivated
- IT proficiency
Desirable
- Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above
- ECDL or similar qualification
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Essential
- Value and respect each other
- Learn and innovate
- Communicate openly and honestly
- Reliable and flexible approach to work
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to NVQ level 4 or working towards
- Prepared to undertake appropriate Infection prevention training
Desirable
- Educated to diploma level.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of dealing with confidential and sensitive data and appropriate maintenance and storage of records
- Experience of working in an NHS environment
Desirable
- Experience of working autonomously
- Previous experience in Infection Prevention
aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to work autonomously and with initiative
- Works effectively in a team
- Adaptable/flexible/self motivated
- IT proficiency
Desirable
- Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above
- ECDL or similar qualification
\\\\\\\\\\\\\values
Essential
- Value and respect each other
- Learn and innovate
- Communicate openly and honestly
- Reliable and flexible approach to work
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).
