Infection Prevention and Control Lead

Your newpany

The Beardwood Hospital is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing moreplex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

Circle Health Group are proud to be recognised as one of the UK’s 25 best bigpanies to work for and one of the 10 bestpanies to work for in the health and social care sector.

We have an opportunity for an Infection Prevention and Control Lead to join their team of staff in the Nursing department.

This is a full / part-time role for hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.

Your new role

• 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.
• Ensuringpliance with 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 the housekeeping department.
• To providement 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.

What you'll need to succeed

• Registered Nurse / Health Care Professional with NMC / HCPC Registration
• Teaching and assessing qualifications 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.

What you'll get in return

Circle Health Group ismitted to offeringpetitive 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

and much more!