Band 6 Infection Prevention and Control Practitioner


St Peter's Hospice
Location 

Bristol

Employment Hours 

Part Time

Employment Type 

Permanent

Salary 

£37,875 - £44,962 per annum FTE (dependent on experience)

Job Highlights
  • St Peter’s Hospice is a well-respected hospice providing inpatient and community services in Bristol, offering compassionate care to patients and their families.
  • We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative healthcare practitioner to lead and manage Infection Prevention and Control (IP&C) services across the hospice.
  • In return we also offer continuation in the NHS Pension Scheme, generous holiday entitlement, and opportunities for continual professional development, with free parking and onsite cafe.
Job Requirements/Description

An opportunity has arisen within our Patient Safety and Quality Team for an enthusiastic and innovative healthcare practitioner who is committed to delivering a safe, responsive and effective Infection Prevention and Control (IP&C) service to teams across St Peter’s Hospice.

The post holder will be responsible for the leadership and management of IP&C with external support. They will act as a resource for advice and support in relation to IP&C whilst facilitating the prevention, surveillance, investigation and control of infection within the organisation.

The post holder will be required to have a visible presence in promoting best practice across clinical and non-clinical environments to prevent and minimise the risk of healthcare associated infections.

This is a really exciting time to join the hospice as we develop our Patient Safety and Quality Team. In return, we are able to offer:

  • Salary from £37,875 up to £44,962 per annum (FTE), dependent on experience
  • Working hours are 22.5 hours per week
  • Office location: Based at the Hospice in Brentry and in the Community
  • Continuation in the NHS Pension Scheme for existing members 
  • Generous holiday entitlement and recognition for previous NHS service (up to 33 days for 10 years’ service)
  • Continual professional development
  • Onsite cafe and free parking

Evidence of vaccination history or immunity tests will be required.

All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK before they apply for a vacancy and be able to provide evidence of this.

Due to the nature of the work involved, this role is exempt from the ROA and all job holders are required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service Check

You must have a clean driving licence and access to a car.

St Peter's Hospice is a well-loved hospice that provides extensive inpatient and community services, in Bristol and the surrounding areas. Every year St Peter's Hospice makes a difference in the lives of thousands of patients and their families when it matters most.  

Many of our staff work directly with patients and their families in nursing, health care and medical jobs. Others raise money to support patient care through our chain of over 40 charity shops and our fundraising activities. We also have a significant number of staff working in varied office-based roles. 

Our aim is to provide an inclusive, safe and healthy workplace that boosts creativity and motivation. 

Our Inpatient Unit is a state-of-the-art centre of clinical excellence, that was built with the generous support of the people of Bristol. Beyond our Inpatient Unit, you'll find our team in homes and on the phone 24/7. More recently in response to the pandemic we have moved some services online to continue support for our patients. 

The Hospice is also a centre of educational excellence and we teach other healthcare professionals about how to care for people at the end of their lives, supporting the NHS and care homes provide end of life care.

For our nursing and clinical teams, we offer attractive terms and conditions similar to the NHS including: 

  • NHS equivalent salaries 
  • Generous holiday entitlement and recognition for previous NHS service (up to 33 days for 10 years’ service) 
  • Continuance of the NHS Pension Scheme for existing members
St Peter's Hospice
Location 

Bristol

Employment Hours 

Part Time

Employment Type 

Permanent

Salary 

£37,875 - £44,962 per annum FTE (dependent on experience)

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