* To support the functions of the Infection Prevention and Control Team (IPC) working in conjunction with the registered IPC Specialist Nurse (IPCSN).
* Take an active role in ensuring delivery of the IPC work plan as directed by the IPCSN.
* Support with auditing/compliance.
* Monitoring/processing data.
* Monitoring/input into audit dashboards.
* To understand the principles of IPC and preventing the spread of infection.
* Support the IPCSN with training within own area of competence.
* To cover other admin roles within the team as and when required.
* The post holder will take an active part in the delivery of the IPC agenda by supporting the IPCSN with the IPC work stream across the organisation.
* To ensure timely communications and escalations within the team and the wider organisation when required.
* Have the confidence to challenge poor practice appropriately where it is observed and raise with operational colleagues.
* Work closely with the operational team to support the completion of audits and related action plans in a timely way and support closure of the audit cycle including carrying out environmental and hand hygiene audits.
* Have an understanding and working knowledge of the IT packages that are used, including Microsoft Office - Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, MS Teams.
* To undertake some office duties including diary management and message management, opening and distributing emails as appropriate from the IPC inbox, dealing with telephone calls.
* Take minutes at meetings, type up and distribute within agreed timescales.
* Develop spreadsheets to support accurate reporting of key performance indicators for the organisation.
* Develop training packages for clinicians in skills like hand hygiene and devise how best to deliver the training, evaluating the uptake and potential improved compliance.
* Providing support with delivery of Core Hand Hygiene trainings and IPC Champions webinars and study days. Circulating updates and ongoing correspondence with the Champions.
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For further details/informal visits contact: Name: Zalika Geohaghon Job title: IPC Lead Nurse Consultant Email address: Zalika.geohaghon@nhs.net Telephone number: 01213011111
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