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Senior Infection Control Practitioner

Employer
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Location
Sussex-wide
Salary
£38,890-£44,503
Closing date
30 Nov 2020

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Sector
Healthcare, Nursing
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

Band 7

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT) is the largest community healthcare provider in Sussex.
  • 5,000 full and part time staff, with over 4,000 people registered on our bank
  • Medical, nursing and therapeutic care provided to over 9,000 children and adults a day
  • July 2018 Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating of 'Good' with 'Outstanding' features
  • BAME, Disability, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief Staff Networks
  • Disability Confident Employer - Level 2


An excellent opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual to take up the position of Senior Infection Control Practitioner within Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT).

The successful applicant will work as part of a team delivering a service to a wide geographical area, supporting all aspects of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) in community services and intermediate care units.

The key outcomes will be an improvement in patient safety and experience evidenced by the reduction in healthcare associated infections (HCAIs), ensuring a high degree of preparedness through good infection, prevention and control measures, and leading effective IPC response to outbreaks, thereby minimising their scale and impact.

This is a great opportunity to be a part of an experienced and committed team in a forward-thinking organisation. If you are hardworking, innovative and committed to making a difference, then we look forward to hearing from you.

For further information please contact:

Karen.baker21@nhs.net /07768072063 or jane.corser@nhs.net 07919536189

This post may close earlier than the published closing date if sufficient applications are received.

Correspondence relating to this vacancy will be conducted electronically. If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please ensure that you check your emails on a regular basis. References will be requested electronically also; please ensure you provide correct contact details for referees.

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download
  • Senior Infection Control Practtioner JD and PS ( PDF , 490.8 KB )
  • JD and PS ( PDF , 490.8 KB )
  • About Us ( PDF , 743.4 KB )
  • Staff Benefits Brochure ( PDF , 484.5 KB )

Company

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT) offers diverse employment opportunities across Sussex.

We employ over 8,400 full time, part time and bank staff, and our expert teams deliver a wide range of medical, nursing and therapeutic care to over 10,000 people a day, serving a total population of 1.3 million.

Why join our #CommunityThatCares at SCFT?

  • Flexible working patterns offered across our services
  • Ongoing training and development tailored to your needs
  • Excellent research opportunities
  • BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks 
  • Level 3 Disability Confident Leader
  • Free health and wellbeing checks for all staff
  • Workplace nurseries rated Good and Outstanding by Ofsted

SCFT is an inclusive employer that promotes equality and challenges discrimination, and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. Applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, disabled candidates and LGBT+ candidates are particularly encouraged, to ensure the Trust’s workforce reflects the diverse communities it serves.

Contact our friendly Recruitment team on 01273 242227 or sc-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

Check out our latest video, showing what it’s like to be an Allied Health Professional with us.....

Company info
Website
Telephone
01273 696011
Location
Glynde Building
Brighton General Hospital
Elm Grove
Brighton
East Sussex
BN2 3EW
GB

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