About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity is available to join our experienced Infection Prevention & Control Team at Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching NHS Foundation Trust. This is a cross site post and you will be required to work facilitating the prevention, surveillance, investigation and control of infection within the Trust and across community settings within the borough of Doncaster.
The successful candidate will be expected to have a willingness to learn, an ability to be visible in clinical areas. This is not an office based job, although there are times where office work is required. They must have the ability work autonomously in monitoring standards of practice. If you self-motivated with a kind and compassionate approach then this post is for you.
The role will include promoting good infection control standards, audits and feedback of results.
Main duties of the job
The role is to participate in, implement, provide and monitor practice to prevent and control infection, undertaking a range of support activities with clinical staff across the Trust and in community services. This will include facilitation of mask fit testing for staff when required. Provide support on donning and doffing of PPE and monitoring hand hygiene compliance. In addition the post holder will be expected to communicate effectively to patients in conducting Surgical site infection surveillance.
A vital part of the role will involve visits to clinical areas supported by the infection prevention and control team. The role is to promote infection prevention activities and undertake a range of observations and checks in the clinical area. This includes promoting infection control practices in relation to PPE and hand hygiene compliance and appropriately addressing areas of non compliance. The post holder will also undertake other activities, as required, to support in reducing and preventing infection. This requires clear and effective communication with members of staff, patients, relatives and visitors and to obtain, and the ability to organise and record information clearly and accurately.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
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Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience Essential
A team player able to work well with others and demonstrate commitment to team objectives.
Desirable
Previous experience of working with the public Clinical experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided. Knowledge of Audit and Surveillance
Qualifications / Training Essential
Computer literate English and Maths GCSE level or equivalent Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel
Desirable
NVQ Level 2 in Care (Level 2 Diploma in HealthCare) or able to demonstrate appropriate transferable experience
Personal Attributes & Skills Essential
Compassionate and caring. Reliable and trustworthy. Willing to work flexibly. Good time keeping skills Positive approach to safe and quality patient care. Effective interpersonal and communication and skills. Able to work effectively as part of a team Possess and display a high degree of tact, diplomacy and discretion. Effectively prioritises and co-ordinates own work. Pleasant and approachable. Motivated and diligent. Observant and curious Communicates well in a clear and concise manner, has good listening skills and is able to adopt an appropriate style and method of communication. Problem Solving skills Ability to prioritise and organise own workload and escalate issues when appropriate. Able to accommodate the demands of the post with flexible working as required and maintain excellent attendance including participation in a 7 day service. Ability to work effectively in a busy environment. Able to work as part of a team and independently. Ability to use initiative to make a decision within sphere of work and/or knowledge recognising where assistance is required. Have a flexible approach to working hours and practices within the acute service and community services covered by the PLACE based Infection Prevention and Control Team. Positive approach to service provision Have full driving license and access to a vehicle to travel across the borough of Doncaster to visit community services.
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.
Employer details Employer name Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Address Doncaster Royal Infirmary
Armthorpe Road
Doncaster
DN2 5LT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)