Job summaryThe Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) Senior Support Worker will be an integral member of the IPC team working through close supervision of a registered practitioner.The IPC Senior Support Worker is responsible for providing FFP3 mask fit testing to staff that need to use airborne precautions, providing hand hygiene and PPE training to staff and delivering ward based teaching for Health Care Assistants and Nursing Associates for example catheter care, mouth care.Main duties of the jobThe IPC Senior Support Worker will support the IPC team to undertake a range of infection prevention and control audits and surgical site infection surveillance and data input and other interventions as delegated by the registered practitioner and in accordance with existing competencies.The IPC Senior Support Worker will ensure that their practice is guided by standard operating procedures and established policies and guidelines. They will demonstrate self-directed development, recognising own limitations, and work within the scope of their role at all times.The IPC Senior Support Worker will contribute to supporting and developing other colleagues.The IPC Senior Support Worker will act in a manner that upholds privacy, dignity, respect and confidentiality for patients and colleagues.About usNorthampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.Our Excellence ValuesCompassionAccountabilityRespectIntegrityCourageWe want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesUndertake FFP3 mask fit testing for clinical staff required to implement airborne precautions for patientsConduct hand hygiene trainingConduct PPE trainingSupport the IPC Audit & Surveillance Nurse to undertake a range of infection prevention and control audits and surgical site infection surveillance and data inputTo support the IPC Team with ward based teaching for Health Care Assistants and Nursing Associates for example catheter care, mouth careCollection of relevant clinical data for use by the Infection Prevention Team.Communicate information to other members of the Infection Prevention Team and other staff where relevant, written or verbally.Communicate effectively and maintain good relationships with healthcare practitioners and contribute to effective Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) team work.Report appropriate clinical information to senior staff.Undertake tasks as delegated by Registered IPC Nurses, within scope of practice.Establish professional relationships and maintain effective communication.Adopt innovative ways of working within the speciality.Active involvement in Infection Prevention campaigns.Update Infection Prevention notice boards under guidance from senior staff.General office duties, i.e. photocopying, laminating and making phone calls.Making posters and teaching materials.Signing off post isolation cleaning.To be aware of the impact of service changes across the organisation.Comply with Health & Safety and Infection Prevention and Control policies and ensure that staff, patients and visitors are appropriately informed and advised. Maintain a clean and safe environment. Ensure equipment used and techniques employed by staff comply with the Trusts Health & Safety policies.Updating patients IPC status on IboxChecking patients IPC alerts on CAMISInputting data onto national databases such as SARI watch and the Data Capture SystemPrinting, photocopying and laminating as requiredUndertake clerical duties, including tracking patient notes as directed by the registered nurse practitioner in relation to all verbal and written communications. Ensure that messages and communications are passed to other team members, as required.Maintain cleanliness in the work environment in line with Health and Safety and Infection Prevention policies and guidelinesMaintain responsibility for own mandatory/role specific training and continuing professional development needs and take part in the annual appraisal process to help identify future development requirements.Assist in the induction and orientation of new colleagues/learners to thedepartment.Development and assessment of other Healthcare Assistants/Support WorkersAct as a role model by upholding and implementing good practice for Healthcare Assistants, Trainee Nursing Associates, and other Healthcare Assistants/Support Workers as required.Practice in accordance with the Healthcare Assistant Code of Practice, promoting professionalism and trust.Person SpecificationEducation, training and qualificationsEssentialHolds National Care Certificate or equivalent level of education, training or experienceHolds Functional Skills Level 2 Maths and English or education equivalentEducated to Vocational Qualification/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent level of education, training or experienceDesirableSpeciality specific training and competencies achieved and ongoing developmentKnowledge and ExperienceEssentialExperience working in as a Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker in a healthcare, social care organisation/setting or service industry requiring people contactExperience of working in a healthcare team and patient settingsDesirableKnowledge of Infection Prevention and Control processesSkillsEssentialGood communication and listening skills (written and verbal)Able to work on own initiative, following direction/close supervision by a Registered PractitionerAble to work as a teamComputer literate including excelDesirableAssertive and confidentKey Competencies/Personal Qualities and AttributesEssentialCommitted to delivering high standards of patient careFriendly, open, empathetic, and compassionateProfessional role model to other colleaguesPassionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our colleagues, patients and service usersDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer detailsEmployer nameNorthampton General HospitalAddressNorthampton General Hosptial NHS TrustCliftonvilleNorthamptonNN1 5BDEmployer's websitehttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)