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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

1.    Education

1.1    To be the Infection Prevention and Control team lead on the planning, implementing, co¬-ordination and evaluation of Infection Prevention and       Control education and training programmes within the Trust for all disciplines and grades of healthcare workers and relevant non-clinical staff.

1.2    To manage the Infection Prevention and Control Link Practitioners training programme.

2.    Surveillance

2.1    To support on the surveillance of alert organisms.  This includes data     collection, interpretation and feedback of communicable infections.  

3.    Policy Development, Implementation, Monitoring and Review

3.1    To contribute to and implement the Trust’s policies and guidelines relating to infection prevention and control, in collaboration with other Infection Prevention and Control Team members and relevant staff.

3.2    To regularly evaluate, monitor and update Infection Prevention and Control policies, protocols and guidelines throughout the Trust in accordance with recent research as directed.

4.    Infection Prevention and Control Advice

4.1    To provide advice on the planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care to ensure the highest standards are maintained.

4.2    Be the point of contact for the provision of Infection Prevention and Control advice to all staff within the Trust.

4.3    To participate in the development and implementation of the annual programme for the Trust Infection Prevention and Control Committee.  

4.4    To provide support to and deputise for the Lead/Matron IPCN.

4.5    To provide readily available information to staff on effective Infection Prevention and Control standards.

4.6    To advise on bed management issues relating to Infection Prevention and Control.

4.7    To advise on decontamination issues as relevant in close collaboration with the decontamination managers.

4.8    To provide advice on new equipment with reference to safe Infection Prevention and Control practice and effective decontamination.

4.9    To provide Infection Prevention and Control advice on building and architectural plans and projects.

4.10    To manage outbreaks and infection clusters as they occur.

4.11    To formulate patient information leaflets on specific organisms and Infection Prevention and Control issues as required in liaison with team members.

5.    Clinical Audit/Quality

5.1    Trust-wide audit and feedback of clinical practice, the hospital environment and compliance with Infection Prevention and Control policies.

5.2    To be involved in monitoring and evaluating the Infection Prevention and Control service across the Trust.

5.3    To set up, monitor and evaluate standards of care pertaining to Infection Prevention and Control.

5.4    To promote safe working practices relating to Infection Prevention and Control in accordance with the Health & Safety Policy, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations and other relevant policies, including the training of staff, investigation of and reporting of hazardous or ineffective procedures.

5.5    To monitor trends of hospital acquired infection and identify areas where the most intensive Infection Prevention and Control output is required.

5.6    To investigate and keep detailed records of outbreaks of infection with particular reference to their source, mode of spread and means of control.

5.7    Develop and maintain a database on outbreaks of infection.

5.8    To liaise with audit groups in relation to Infection Prevention and Control and promote audit in areas where practice varies or there is concern.

6.    Liaison

6.1    To establish and maintain close links with key personnel in all clinical areas including Lead Nurses and Ward managers/Modern Matrons.

6.2    To liaise closely with facilities department and cleaning, portering, catering and estates contractors.

6.3    To work collaboratively with the bed managers/clinical site managers to optimise bed management and patient safety with regard to Infection Prevention and Control issues.

6.4    To work closely with the DIPC, ADIPC and the microbiology laboratory.

6.5    To collaborate as required with the antibiotic pharmacist.

6.6    To work collaboratively with Procurement in advising on new and existing products and conducting new product trials.

6.7    To establish close links with the PHE and the local ICB as necessary.

6.8    To liaise closely with Occupational Health Department in relation to Infection Prevention and Control issues that involve staff.

6.9    To work collaboratively with the Decontamination Manager/Estates dept in relation to decontamination issues.

7.    Research

7.1    To be a resource for the Trust on up to date Infection Prevention and Control research.

7.2    To participate in research pertaining to Infection Prevention and Control as advised by the ADIPC.

8.    Personal and Professional Development

8.1    To represent the Trust in Infection Prevention and Control at professional conferences and meetings.

8.2    To participate in Professional Development Reviews with the ADIPC.

8.3    To critically reflect on new performance through clinical supervision, coaching or mentoring.

8.4    To work within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and all Trust Guidelines.

8.5    To continue own personal development through the pursuit of relevant professional and academic study.

8.6    To keep up to date on professional issues in nursing practice, research and the National Health Service.

This list is not exhaustive and other responsibilities may arise as part of the course and time spent in clinical practice. All staff must abide by Trust policies and procedures.