We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) team. This role is central to promoting best practice, reducing health-care associated infections (HCAIs), and supporting compliance with national standards across the organisation.
You do not need to be an experienced IPC nurse to apply; however, a strong understanding of infection prevention principles and a commitment to patient safety are essential. The successful candidate will provide specialist IPC advice and guidance, audit and surveillance, training delivery and policy implementation.
This position requires excellent communication skills, the ability to influence practice, and a collaborative approach to working with clinical and operational teams to uphold high standards of safety for patients, staff, and the wider community.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Please see attached job description for full duties of this role.
- Provide specialist advice on the management of infectious organisms and supporting the delivery of clinical practice.
- Responsible for the ongoing monitoring of clinical surveillance in relation to IPC.
- Responsible for the development and delivery of specialist training packages relating to Infection Prevention and Control, ensuring learning promotes best practice.
- To develop a timetable of audit activity for independent IPC audits to ensure effective assurance across the Trust
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Our workforce is made up of over 4,000 remarkable people who contribute to the delivery of world-class patient care across Wales, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Whether you work in a patient-facing role or within our range of support services, the work that you do enables us to provide high quality care, wherever and whenever we’re needed.
The Trust recognises the need for its workforce to represent the diversity of the population it serves across the whole of Wales and seeks to create an environment where diversity is celebrated and inclusivity matters. We are also keen to break down any barriers into the Trust, and would encourage applications from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ communities and disability groups.
Careers within the Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust are diverse and varied, with opportunities arising right across the service. Whatever your skills and background, you’re sure to find a career with us which is fulfilling, challenging, and rewarding.
In line with the Trust’s Starting Salary Procedure, all applicants will start at the bottom of the band for the position applied for, but can apply for a higher salary if they have previous experience relevant to the position.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sarah Morgan Job title: Head of Infection Prevention and Control Email address: sarah.morgan@wales.nhs.uk
Pre-interview discussion and/or visits welcomed.
