Infection Prevention & Control Practitioner
About the role
Infection Prevention & Control Practitioner
Acorns Children’s Hospice Trust are looking for an Infection Control Practitioner to lead on infection prevention and control across our three hospices in Walsall, Worcester and Birmingham. Additionally, you will also support our Care Education team to with the design and delivery of high-quality learning programmes.
About the Role
At Acorns Children’s Hospice, we provide specialist palliative care for children, and young people with life-limiting and life‑threatening conditions, and we support their families through every step of their journey, and through transition. Our work is defined by compassion, expertise, and an unwavering belief that every child deserves comfort, dignity, and the chance to experience joy.
Each hospice is purpose-built with individually decorated rooms overlooking our gardens. We try to make it as welcoming and friendly as possible – a homely environment for the children, young people and their families.
As Infection Control Practitioner, you will:
Provide specialist input in the identification, prevention and control of infection
Monitor staff compliance with infection prevention and control policies
Identify potential infection hazards and suggest appropriate remedial action to relevant personnel
As part of the Care Education Team, support the development and delivery of an education plan and deliver learning to meet identified learning needs
Critically evaluate information and research to formulate advice on the prevention and control of infection
Collaborate with members of care teams and other agencies in the identification, investigation and management of outbreaks
About You
Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional
Previous experience in infection control
Evidence of continued professional development
What We Offer
£46,920 to £53,040 per annum
Full time or part time hours
Travel between Acorns Hospices in Birmingham, Walsall and Worcester
Employee discounts from leading retailers – including the Blue Light Card
Generous contribution to group personal pension plan (7.5%) or continuation of current NHS pension scheme
NHS pension scheme life assurance or Acorns group life assurance scheme
Career development through our Acorns Academy offering leadership, coaching, fundraising, clinical training and more.
Health cash plan
Gym membership and equipment discount scheme
Bike2Work scheme – save up to 42% on bikes and equipment
Wellbeing, legal and financial support
Annual leave entitlement increases with length of service
Interviews are scheduled to be held on 24 September
You need to be eligible to work in the UK to be considered for this role. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and therefore any successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check for children and will be asked to provide two satisfactory references. In addition, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of immunisation against specific diseases or confirm their willingness to receive the necessary vaccinations.
As a UNICEF Gold Rights Respecting organisation we are committed to ensuring that the United Nations Convention for the Rights of the Child is embedded into both culture and practice within the organisation. As an employee you will be a Duty Bearer for Children’s Rights and support all children to be Rights Holders.
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