Infection Prevention Assistant

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum

The post holder along with a small number of other Infection Prevention Assistants will be responsible for the mask fit testing of staff across UHL. The successful candidate will be fully trained following appointment for the quantitative (particle count) fit testing method.

The post holder will provide a variety of administrative and data support functions to enable the Infection Prevention Team to provide an efficient effective service which include data collection, auditing and the delivery of training commensurate with the role.

The post requires a person who is a team player, someone who has:

• Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with a variety of staff groups at all levels.
• Efficient IT skills and be experienced and proficient in the use of Microsoft packages including word, excel and PowerPoint.

They will be expected to work unsupervised and be able to use their own initiative to ensure that undersigned tasks are carried out smoothly as well as escalating any issues as appropriate.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Infection Prevention Team at University Hospitals of Leicester (UHL).

The post holder will provide a variety of administrative and data support functions to enable the Infection Prevention Team to provide an efficient effective service which include data collection, auditing and the delivery of a high quality mask fit testing service within a healthcare setting ensuring that UHL workforce are effectively protected through the use of Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE). The majority of the postholder's time will be spent Mask Fit Testing staff in both clinical and non clinical roles.

The successful candidate will be working within the Infection Prevention Team (IPT) within Corporate Nursing, supporting the delivery of the Trust infection prevention programme.

They will work under the direction of an Infection Prevention Admin Manager and Co Ordinator though most of the work will be carried out without direct supervision. Training and support will be given for the specific role and task requirements.

You will be a dynamic, motivated individual, with a keen interest in mask fit testing and a desire to improve service delivery by taking part in this initiative.

There may be a requirement to work across the 3 sites of UHL

Following a period of competency based training and under the direction of the Infection Prevention Admin Manager and where required a registered health care professional the post holder will:

• Support Infection Prevention Admin Manager and Co Ordinator with the delivery of the Mask Fit Testing Service.
• Be responsible for the entry of fit testing records onto UHL HELM training record.
• Be required to keep accurate records of what masks staff pass and fail on.
• Use judgement to offer appropriate solutions for those who are struggling to fit into the correct masks.
• Reporting back to the Infection Prevention Admin Manager and Co ordinator levels of mask fit compliance/non-compliance.
• Communicating with the Infection Prevention Admin Manager and Co ordinator with any issues around fit and supply so that issues with supply can be addressed.
• Maintaining equipment used for mask fit testing and mask stock levels required to continue mask fit testing staff trust wide.
• Ensuring that correct device management is undertaken to ensure that the portacount machines and powered respirators are ready for use.
• Supporting with the maintenance of a database of which staff are issued with powered respirators.
• Ensure staff understand their responsibilities when using a FFP3 mask.
• Ensure the fit testing service has the correct consumables regularly requested through the ordering process so as to ensure fit testing runs smoothly.
• Support Infection Prevention Admin Manager and Co ordinator to maintain the booking system to ensure staff can easily access fit testing appointments.
• Act as an Infection Prevention liaison/role model across UHL.
• Assist and participate in the delivery of education, learning and training to clinical staff to reduce the risk of Health Care Associated Infections where required.
• Undertake audit and surveillance as part of the IP programme where required to inform practice and enable staff to meet the requirements of Trust policies and ensure high quality evidence based care delivery.
• Feedback audit results in a timely manner to the Infection Prevention Team as required.
• Accurate data entry into the relevant data management programmes.

• Co-ordinate, organise and prioritise workload on a day to day basis.
• Effectively communicate any infection prevention concerns promptly to senior staff within the IP Team.
• Contribute to the development of the audit and surveillance by provision of reportable data where required.
• Promote and develop best practice in order to reduce and prevent HCAIs across the Trust.
• Maintain effective and proactive communication
• Promote leadership that inspires and motivates others.

MANAGEMENT AND USE OF INFORMATION, RESOURCES, CLERICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES

• Use health-related information only for the purposes for which it is intended and in accordance with the Data Protection Act.
• Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times and information relating to patients/ users and staff is used only in connection with authorised duties.
• Carry out designated clerical duties as delegated by: Infection Prevention Admin Manager and Co Ordinator.
• Assist and contribute to the efficient use of stock, sundries and resources within own work activities.

• Take responsibility for maintaining own and others Health, Safety and Security.
• Ensure own actions assist with maintaining best practice and the code of practice on the prevention and control of infections and related guidance Dec 2022 (under the Health and Social Care Act 2008).
• Promote and practice the highest standards of the prevention and control of infection at all times.
• Assist with the maintenance of a clean and safe environment adhering to prevention and control of infection policies, procedures and best practice.
• Carry out duties in accordance with the Health and Safety at work Act 1971.
• Assist and maintain safe and hazard-free area of work.
• Act in a professional manner and adhere to the UHL uniform policy.

• Undertake only those duties and delegated tasks and treatments within own limitations, level of competence, skill and training.
• Assist with the collection of simple data for audit/research and other purposes as delegated by the Infection Prevention Admin Manager and Co Ordinator.
• Contribute to the management of risk through risk assessment processes to ensure that risks are reduced at all times to the lowest minimal levels.
• Adheres to Trust policies, procedures and guidelines and promotes the compliance of others.

• Promote effective communication.
• Attend relevant meetings.
• Maintain healthy working relationships with the multi-professional team, patient and users.
• Contribute to the effectiveness of inter-agency working as appropriate.
• Ensure that lines of reporting to the Infection Prevention Admin Manager and Co Ordinator are timely, robust and efficient.

RESPONSIBILITIES FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Undertake the Trust Corporate and Directorate specific Induction and competency programmes appropriate to role.
• Take responsibility for undertaking own mandatory training and updates as required.
• Undertake and complete specified training and/or equivalent competency programmes relevant to the Infection Prevention Team needs and own role.
• Complete specialist training required that allows health care to be delivered to the user through new ways of working.
• Take responsibility in collaboration with line manager within the appraisal / Personal Development Planning (PDP) process for identifying own learning and development needs within the knowledge and skills framework (KSF).

• Satisfactory level of General Education
• GCSE's or NVQ Level 3 equivalent
• Good standard of written and spoken English
• Demonstrates a commitment to further learning and personal development
• Demonstrates ability to pass on knowledge to others
• Computer skills including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Previous Health Care experience
• Previous infection prevention link-staff role experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to form and develop professional working relationships, interact with all healthcare staff
• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
• Ability to travel to other sites within UHL and the wider area
• Flexible approach to meet the needs of the service
• Able to priorities workloads and work to deadlines
• Be able to make decisions and understand own limitations of practice
• Ability to work as part of a team and act on own initiative
• Ability to give, receive and carry out instructions
• Ability to assist in the learning of others
• Willingness to undertake training to learn new skills and competencies
• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Leicester Royal Infirmary, Infirmary Square

Leicester

United Kingdom

United Kingdom

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13 November 2026

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Band 3

Permanent

Full-time

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Leicester Royal Infirmary, Infirmary Square

Leicester