NHS
Clinical Specialist Practitioner - Infection Prevention and Control
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Job Description
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- Provides specialist advice to professional, ancillary and support staff on care of individual or groups of patients, either with infection or at risk of developing infection.
- Explains the significance of laboratory reports to hospital staff and relates clinical information to laboratory staff when required.
- In liaison with the senior members of the Infection Prevention and Control Team investigates outbreaks of hospital infection with particular reference to their source and mode of spread and advises on relevant measures for control. Communicates information to other members of the Infection Prevention & Control Team and other staff where relevant.
- Develops co-operation from staff and strategies for overcoming barriers to understanding.
- Ensures the implementation of best practice in the prevention and control of infection by using a problem-solving approach and facilitation of the change process.
- Assists in the development of audit surveillance and other key indicators for infection prevention and control policies and practices.
- Assists in the collection and analysis of relevant data for the Infection prevention and Control Team.
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
- We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
- A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
- Degree or equivalent in nursing or allied health science
- Mentorship/teaching qualification and experience
- Infection prevention and Control Qualification
- Evidence of recent continued professional development
- Desire to develop in speciality
- Experience as infection prevention and control link practitioner
- Experience of managing a ward/department on a regular basis at minimum
- Informal Teaching.
- Working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience as an infection prevention and control practioner
- Research/Surveillance Work.
- Audit experience.
- Formal Teaching
- Knowledge of topical issues in healthcare and infection prevention and control
- Computer literate
- Knowledge of evidence informed and research-based practice
- Ability to travel to other sites
- Able to work in a variety of environments.
- Adapts to different working conditions.
- Degree or equivalent in nursing or allied health science
- Mentorship/teaching qualification and experience
- Infection prevention and Control Qualification
- Evidence of recent continued professional development
- Desire to develop in speciality
- Experience as infection prevention and control link practitioner
- Experience of managing a ward/department on a regular basis at minimum
- Informal Teaching.
- Working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience as an infection prevention and control practioner
- Research/Surveillance Work.
- Audit experience.
- Formal Teaching
- Knowledge of topical issues in healthcare and infection prevention and control
- Computer literate
- Knowledge of evidence informed and research-based practice
- Ability to travel to other sites
- Able to work in a variety of environments.
- Adapts to different working conditions.
Job summary
Are you passionate about Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)? If yes, here's an exciting opportunity for you! We're looking for a dedicated Clinical Specialist to join our IPC team.
The Clinical Specialist Practitioner Infection Prevention & Control is an integral member of the clinical infection prevention and control service. As a band 6, the post holder will be provided with training in a broad base of infection prevention and control practice to enable the successful candidate to carry out principle clinical roles. In this position, you will have the chance to:
Implement and monitor IPC policies and procedures to ensure patient safety and well-being.
- Provide guidance and support to staff on IPC best practices, including hand hygiene, isolation protocols, and environmental cleaning.
- Conduct audits and surveillance activities to assess compliance with IPC standards and identify areas for improvement.
- Work with multidisciplinary teams to develop and deliver IPC training and education programs.
If you are a proactive and motivated individual committed to providing excellent patient care, we would love to hear from you.
Previous candidates don't need to apply.
Main duties of the job
About us
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Date posted
14 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
434-C7008828-A
Job locations
Stoke Mandeville Hospital - Trust Wide
Mandeville Road
Aylesbury
HP21 8AL
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Desirable
Special Circumstances
Essential
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Desirable
Special Circumstances
Essential
Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Stoke Mandeville Hospital - Trust Wide
Mandeville Road
Aylesbury
HP21 8AL
Employer's website
https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Stoke Mandeville Hospital - Trust Wide
Mandeville Road
Aylesbury
HP21 8AL
Employer's website
https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.