Job Reference: 92837
Job Duration: 6 months
Start date: ASAP
Description:
Panoramic Associates are working with a South East based local authourity to support them in finding a Senior Infection Prevention and Control Nurse to suport the response to COVID-19.
The post holder will be responsible inproviding expert support and advice in infection prevention/control in order to prevent and manage local infectious diseases outbreaks predominantly in health and care settings. Working as a senior member of the Public Health team with responsibility for,auditing, developing, planning and implementing comprehensive infection prevention and control processes across the local area.Role responsibilites:
* Recognise and isolate outbreaks of infectious diseases in health and care settings and in the community at large.
* Create strategies and action-plans for the prevention of outbreaks.
* Investigate possible outbreaks andmarshal resources in response in the event of a confirmed outbreak.
* Serve as an infectious disease advisor for health and care setting providers and members of the local community.
* Provide training to support infection prevention and control (including to care homes)
* Review care home policies and procedures to ensure plans are robust for preventing and managing COVID-19 cases.
* Advise on COVID-19 safe practice including site visits for example to care homes.
To hear more about this role please contact Maisie Hockings on 07557107933 /
Industry: Public Sector and Government
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Vacancy Type: Contract
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Contact Name: Maisie Hockings
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