Infection Prevention and Control Practitioner

Working with the support and guidance of senior IPC colleagues, you will:

Provide Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) advice, education and guidance to staff, patients and service users. Support clinical teams to assess and manage infection risks, implement appropriate precautions and promote compliance with IPC policies and evidence-based practice.

Participate in the assessment and management of IPC incidents and outbreaks, supporting investigations, timely interventions and accurate record keeping.

Contribute to IPC surveillance, clinical audit, post-infection reviews, service evaluation and quality improvement, using findings to improve patient safety and standards of care.

Support the review and development of IPC policies and contribute to the design and delivery of IPC education and training.

Analyse IPC information, identify risks and opportunities for improvement, and develop the confidence to appropriately challenge poor practice.

Maintain awareness of national IPC guidance and evidence and apply this to practice.

Undertake the agreed Band 5 to Band 6 development programme, building the specialist clinical, professional, leadership and educational competencies required for autonomous IPC practice.

Employment in this post requires an Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.

Essential

Essential

Essential

Essential: - Confident in the use of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, presentation software and databases.

Essential

Essential: - Ability to organise and prioritise workload and use initiative within own sphere of responsibility.

Essential

Essential: - Commitment to developing specialist IPC knowledge and completing the Band 5 to Band 6 developmental pathway.

Desirable

Desirable: - Experience and understanding of research, education and/or audit within healthcare.

Desirable

Desirable: - Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and develop positive professional relationships.

Desirable

Desirable: - Ability to appropriately challenge practice and support evidence-based improvement.