IPC lead

Job summary

The role of the IPC Lead is to act as a resource within the Home with regard to infection prevention and control (IPC) issues.  The role assists the Homes Manager to create and maintain an environment which will not only ensure high standards of IPC, but will also assist the Home in achieving compliance with best practice. The role includes provision of local training and auditing as well as working as an advocate for IPC.

Responsibilities of the IPC Lead:

To act as a role model and develop ownership of IPC within the Home setting by promoting best practice of IPC.

To take every opportunity to update and extend their own knowledge of IPC and share this with the Homes staff.

To assist the Homes Manager with regard to the implementation of IPC policies and procedures.

To assist in the education of staff in relation to IPC.

To implement a local audit program in relation to IPC and assist the Homes Manager in the implementation of action points and feedback to staff.  The program should include local audits of:

  Hand hygiene

 Sharps safety

 Cleanliness

 Legionella management

 Use of protective clothing

 Decontamination of equipment

To ensure that all new staff receive IPC training, including where to find information, and that they understand their personal responsibility for good infection prevention and control practice.

To support the Home to maintain compliance with all CQC requirements in relation to IPC, and to ensure that there is evidence available to support this.