Assistant Practitioner Infection Prevention and Control

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our newly established Community Infection Prevention and Control Team. Following an initial induction period in the hospital setting, this post will be primarily based in the community. An ability to travel across the Health Board boundary is essential for this role.

The post holder will play an active role in the Infection Prevention and Control Teams activities, providing support to deliver the Health Boards Infection Prevention Strategic Improvement Plan, within the competencies of the role.

Main duties of the job

- Visit a range of community settings and primary care services to improve infection prevention and control practices and reduce healthcare associated infections

- To participate in infection prevention and control 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 by the Infection Prevention and Control Nurses, including basic data collection to support surveillance programmes (demographics, device utilization etc)

- Arrange, support and participate in the delivery of training/education sessions

- Organise and prioritise workload with direction and supervision of the Infection Prevention and Control Nurses.

- Provide Infection Prevention and Control posters and other materials to community settings

- Use of IT packages and systems to store IPC data

- Assist in other duties relevant to role and competency

Welsh Skills Desirable:This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. Thisdoesn'tmean essential;whilst the candidatedoesn'tneed to have skills in Welsh,we'llconsider it an advantage when short-listingand selectingcandidates.Thisisn'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' inthedocuments 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.