# Infection Prevention and Control Team Secretary > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/infection-prevention-and-control-team-secretary/73e5aae8-ecf5-4756-ae17-0595482e844f - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/infection-prevention-and-control-team-secretary/73e5aae8-ecf5-4756-ae17-0595482e844f.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust - **Town:** St Leonards On Sea - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Administrative and IT - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £25,760 - £27,476 per annum, pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 30 hours per week (9-5pm) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-18T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-05T13:31:31.116Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/East_Sussex/Eastbourne/East_Sussex_Healthcare_NHS_Trust/Infection_Prevention_control/Infection_Prevention_control-v7934734 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7934734?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.esht.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) Secretary provides high-quality administrative and secretarial support to the Infection Prevention & Control Team, ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of services across East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. This is a varied and pivotal role within a busy, dynamic environment, supporting the day-to-day operations of the IPC service. Key responsibilities include diary management, coordination of meetings, minute taking, and the preparation of reports, presentations, and correspondence. The post holder will work closely with a wide range of stakeholders, including clinical teams, microbiology services, general practitioners, patients, and external partners. The role requires the handling of sensitive and confidential information, including infection surveillance data and patient-related records, ensuring accuracy, discretion, and compliance with data protection and governance standards. The IPC Secretary also supports service delivery by coordinating training programmes, audits, meetings, and key initiatives such as the Infection Control Link Programme. The post holder will contribute to the monitoring and reporting of service activity, maintain databases, and assist in the organisation of events, study days, and educational activities that promote infection prevention and control across the Trust. ### Main duties of the job Working both independently and as part of a wider administrative team, the post holder will provide flexible support, including cross-cover where required, to ensure a responsive and high-quality service. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a small, friendly, and highly skilled team dedicated to patient safety and high standards of care. The role is ideally suited to an organised and motivated individual with an interest in infection prevention and healthcare quality, whose contribution will directly support the Trust’s ability to prevent and manage infections and respond effectively to outbreaks. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us. ## Job Details The Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) Secretary provides high-quality administrative and secretarial support to the Infection Prevention & Control Team, ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of services across East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. This is a varied and pivotal role within a busy, dynamic environment, supporting the day-to-day operations of the IPC service. Key responsibilities include diary management, coordination of meetings, minute taking, and the preparation of reports, presentations, and correspondence. The post holder will work closely with a wide range of stakeholders, including clinical teams, microbiology services, general practitioners, patients, and external partners. The role requires the handling of sensitive and confidential information, including infection surveillance data and patient-related records, ensuring accuracy, discretion, and compliance with data protection and governance standards. The IPC Secretary also supports service delivery by coordinating training programmes, audits, meetings, and key initiatives such as the Infection Control Link Programme. The post holder will contribute to the monitoring and reporting of service activity, maintain databases, and assist in the organisation of events, study days, and educational activities that promote infection prevention and control across the Trust. ## Job Description Working both independently and as part of a wider administrative team, the post holder will provide flexible support, including cross-cover where required, to ensure a responsive and high-quality service. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a small, friendly, and highly skilled team dedicated to patient safety and high standards of care. The role is ideally suited to an organised and motivated individual with an interest in infection prevention and healthcare quality, whose contribution will directly support the Trust’s ability to prevent and manage infections and respond effectively to outbreaks. ## Responsibilities Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - High quality word processing skills and fast accurate typing - Knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to create spreadsheets, manage data and produce reports using Excel - Ability to take minutes - Ability to work well within a team and act on own initiative taking decisive actions with no managerial input - Ability to work effectively in a pressurised environment and handle difficult situations - To be able to prioritise own workload and meet deadlines - Ability to deal sensitively with patients, relatives and visitors, some of whom may be irate or distressed - Good communication skills - Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times - Ability to undertake further training if required - Car driver with up to date driving licence and means of own transport **Desirable** - Ability to learn new skills quickly - Complex Excel skills ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of working in a secretarial capacity - Experience of handling difficult situations - Experience of working in a busy environment **Desirable** - Previous experience in a healthcare related environment - Events co-ordination ### Qualifications **Essential** - Stage II RSA typing equivalent / or able to demonstrate typing skills - Good general level of education to GCSE level or equivalent with English **Desirable** - ECDL - Apprenticeship in Business Administration ## Documents - [jhf (pdf, 872.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10353459) - [guidance for applicants - afc (pdf, 152.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=672) - [infection prevention & control secretary (pdf, 264.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10233598) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.