NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.
The shift pattern for this position is Monday – Friday 08.30-16.30
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for an Infection Prevention and Control Healthcare Support Worker (IPCHSW) within NHSGGC Infection Prevention and Control Team. The post holderwill work as part of a team delivering an Infection Prevention & Control service across Health & Social Care Partnerships. The wide ranging portfolio of the team includes but is not limited to, mental health and learning disability inpatient sites, directly managed community services and two ambulatory care hospitals. In addition, the post holder will be required to work within IPCTs across different Sectors within NHSGGC. The post will be based at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.The post holder will be involved in supporting the IPCT team in the delivery of the IPC service. This may include support in carrying out audits, education, outbreak/incident investigation and working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team.We are looking for someone who is motivated and can demonstrate good communication skills. The post holder must be organised, flexible and have the ability to adapt quickly to service demands.The successful candidate must have SVQF level 7 qualification (e.g. SVQ3 in Healthcare) or equivalent knowledge gained in a relevant area through experience. Experience of working within the NHS is essential. An awareness of infection prevention control is advantageous.A current driving licence is essential for this post along with access to a car.
Informal contact:Kirsty McDaid, Lead Infection Prevention and Control Nurse, ,
Due to the anticipated response to this post it may close before the closing date noted on the advert therefore once you start your application form please complete it immediately.
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.
NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.
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