Infection Prevention and Control Lead - Blackburn, United Kingdom - Circle Health Group

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    Permanent
    Description

    Applicants should meet the following criteria:

  • Registered Nurse/Health Care Professional with NMC/HCPC Registration
  • Teaching and assessing qualification e.g. ENB 998 (or equivalent).
  • Specialist knowledge to a level defined for that hospital
  • Able to apply specialist knowledge to risk assessment and support appropriate controls.
  • Presentation skills.
  • Maths, English GCSE at grades A to C or equivalent functional skills level 2 evidence.
  • Proficient in the use of a PC, including the use of software and systems.
  • Duties of this role include:

  • To ensure Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) is addressed in all areas of the hospital, and reflected throughout all activity related to healthcare provision.
  • Taking accountability for infection prevention all new business, new build and refurbishment.
  • Ensuring compliance to the HCAI code (DH 2010) for CQC requirements in England and equivalent for hospitals in Scotland and Wales.
  • To ensure environmental cleaning is sufficient and appropriate to the level of risk in each area of the hospital in partnership with housekeeping department.
  • To provide comment and advice on the purchase, introduction and use of equipment in relation to IPC issues.
  • To support the local Waste Officer in all waste management but especially in the management of the clinical waste stream.
  • Salary & Benefits

    Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

  • 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
  • Private Pension Scheme
  • Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
  • Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
  • Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
  • Non-contributory life insurance
  • Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
  • Access to resources, tools and services to support your well-being
  • Employee recognition programmes
  • Industry leading training and development opportunities
  • much more

    Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues.

    Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work more.

    Circle Health Group are proud to be a Gold member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and we welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces Community.

    We are also part of The Valuable 500 and we pride ourselves in being a Disability Confident Employer.

    We're passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.