Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) Practitioner

Job overview

Are you passionate about infection control?  Do you want to gain experience in the pre-hospital setting through being part of the largest ambulance service in the UK, supporting to provide high standards of care across London?

The London Ambulance Service is currently recruiting an Infection Prevention and Control Practitioner to join their pro-active Infection Control Team.

The IPC Practitioner supports implementation of the Trust’s commitment to provide safe, effective and efficient care to patients and ensure the well-being of its staff by delivering a comprehensive Infection Prevention and Control service.

Main duties of the job

The candidate for this post will have experience within an Infection Prevention & Control setting and a desire to progress their training within this field. This role aids to ensure the annual work programme is delivered through a robust auditing, escalation and assurance process. They will inspire and motivate others and, act as a role model and a professional source of advice for staff and external colleagues when required.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Key responsibilities include;

• Assist with sustaining the IPC audit plan; verifying and analysing outcomes for escalation and/or improvement.
• Be a role model for infection prevention and control practice, ensuring that both Trust policy and CQC compliance standards are upheld.
• Provide reports regarding specific areas of responsibility and contribute to the annual report.
• Identify, report and escalate IPC risks as well as updating and reviewing incidents on Datix.
• Contribute to developing training packages and communications, to be pitched to a variety of audiences both internal and external.

Applicants are advised to read all the information enclosed in the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

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