Infection Prevention and Control Doctor

HealthHarmonie
Liverpool
11 months ago
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Infection Prevention and Control DoctorWho weareHealthHarmonie is a fast paced, growing organisation thatoperates from various locations across England. Headquartered inBirmingham, we were established in 2003 and have been growing eversince, in the ever-changing healthcare industry, developing ourpresence across the UK. We work in partnership with several NHSClinical Commissioning Groups nationwide to provide patients withaccess to community services closer to their home. These includeDiagnostic Ultrasound, Gynaecology Services, diagnosis andtreatment of Dermatological conditions, Ophthalmology services andthe provision of extended Minor surgery procedures.Learn more aboutus on social media.LinkedIn | Twitter | FacebookAbout the jobAreyou a dedicated and skilled Infection Prevention and Control Doctorlooking for a new opportunity?We have an amazing opportunity forMedical Microbiologist who has experience of Infection Preventionand Control to work for at least half a day per month with thepotential requirement to attend meetings or provide advice on anad-hoc basis and oversee all activity for HealthHarmonie inrelation to Infection Prevention and Control. About the roleLeadand provide expert advice on Infection Prevention and Controlpolicies and protocols across the organization.Virtually / Remotelyattend Infection Prevention and Control Committee meetings, WaterSafety Group and Decontamination Group meetings.Collaborate withmultidisciplinary teams, including clinical staff, to implementinfection prevention strategies.Provide expert microbiologicalconsultation to clinical teams, guiding antibiotic stewardship andinfection management.Support the development and training of staffin infection prevention and control procedures.Promote theapplication of high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, anddecontamination practices.Participate in clinical governance andquality improvement activities related to infectionprevention.Support research and development in the field of medicalmicrobiology and infection prevention.About youMedical degree (MBBSor equivalent).Specialist training in Medical Microbiology andInfection Control.Certification in Infection Control or equivalentis desirable.Experience working within Infection Prevention andControl in a hospital setting.Proven ability to manage complexclinical casesStrong leadership skills and experience inmultidisciplinary team collaboration.Excellent communication,organizational, and interpersonal skills.*The position is subjectto a successful disclosure at the appropriate level from Disclosureand Barring Service (DBS) and the provision of your right to workdocumentation.What we doHealthHarmonie is a business who believe infinding new and innovative solutions to give patients the bestchoices. This means they can receive the finest care and treatmentsfor them. We aim to meet the growing demands in healthcare byworking extensively to support the NHS. How to ApplyIf you arepassionate about Infection Prevention and Control, we would love tohear from you! Please click on the apply button and submit yourupdated CV detailing your experience. Feel free to include anynotable achievements or contributions to the field. Join us inmaking a difference in the lives of patients and contributing tothe advancement of healthcare through an exceptional service.EqualOpportunity EmployerHealthHarmonie are proud to be an equalopportunity employer, meaning all qualified applicants will beconsidered for employment and will not be discriminated againstbased on age, race, religion, national origin, gender identity orexpression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, veteranstatus, disability or any other protected category under locallaw.We know that it is the differences in our people that make ourcompany a better and more welcoming place to work.

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