Job Ref: 215675125

Date: 2022-01-27 17:47:09

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Infection Prevention and Control Lead

| Milton Keynes |

up to £38,000 per annum

37.5 hours

Our Hospital in Bedford are part of Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

Our group is proud to be recognised as one of the UK's 25 best big companies to work for and one of the 10 best companies 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 Time role for 37.5 hours a week covering both sites.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

Registered Nurse (or other profession e.g. Operating Department Practitioner).
Teaching and assessing qualification e.g. 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.Duties of this role include:

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.
Ensuring compliance to 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 housekeeping department.
To provide comment 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.Salary & Benefits:

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries alongside access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:
Private Medical Insurance
Private Pension Scheme
25 days holiday a year increasing to 30 days
Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave
Employee Referral Scheme
Learning and development; free courses and industry recognised qualifications
Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
NHS Blue Light Discount Card
Plus much moreTo be considered for this position please send over your CV using this link or get in touch with Chloe Hughes on (phone number removed) or email at

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