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Job overview

The Senior Infection Prevention and Control Practitioner will be a key member of the Infection Prevention and Control Team and will be required support the implementation of the Trust IPC agenda and deliver against the required IPC statutory requirements within the parameters outlined by strategic direction and national policy.

They will provide a range of expert evidence-based Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Services to the Welsh Ambulance Service (WAST) including provision of specialised IPC advice and guidance, training, education, audit, surveillance, and clinical support.

The post-holder will be identified as a clinical expert in infection prevention & control and provide specialist advice to support staff within the Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust to meet patient’s needs in relation to reducing their risk of Health Care Associated Infections (HCAI’s) during the time they require the Trusts services and the complexities in relation to the pre-hospital care environment.

The post holder is required to have a high clinical profile ensuring the provision of effective and efficient care. At this level, the post holder is expected to work as a highly skilled Senior Practitioner and to have expert knowledge.

Main duties of the job

·       Establish and maintain proactive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. ·  The post-holder will be expected to provide expert advice on the management of infectious organisms and high consequence infectious diseases, including advising on and supporting the delivery of clinical practice to ensure that IPC best practice is embedded across the Trust. ·   Lead and advise nationally on the Infection Prevention and Control standards, policies and procedures and support the Head of Infection Prevention and Control to drive the strategic Infection Prevention and Control agenda and promote best practice across the Trust The post-holder will work collaboratively with the Occupational Health Department to provide expert advice and guidance on IPC related outbreaks and support for the Operational Managers and teams. To lead on promoting a culture that embraces IPC practice and generates high levels of staff engagement, promoting IPC awareness and the concept of Safe, Clean Care. To lead on the monitoring of clinical surveillance in relation to IPC. This will include collecting, analysing and interpreting data to inform planning, development, and the implementation of improvement initiatives. Ensure that own IPC knowledge is up to date and fulfils the expectation of an expert practitioner. Undertake full line management responsibilities for band 5/6 staff adhering to relevant policies and procedures.

Working for our organisation

#RemarkablePeople

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 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.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.