Infection Prevention and Control Administrator | NHS Foundation Trust

The postholder will provide essential administrative and secretarial support to the Deputy Director of Infection Prevention & Control / IPC Lead / IPC Matron and the wider IPC team, ensuring the smooth operation of an integrated IPC service.

• Administrative support
  • Process and manage administration work generated by the Deputy Director of IPC / IPC Lead / IPC Matron and the IPC team.
  • Handle confidential correspondence and telephone enquiries, prioritising and redirecting as appropriate.
  • Maintain accurate records and ensure all administrative tasks meet set deadlines.
• Meeting and event coordination
  • Arrange and schedule meetings, training sessions, study days, and awareness events (e.g., Hand Hygiene training, Link Nurse events).
  • Prepare agendas, take minutes, and circulate meeting notes.
  • Co‑ordinate electronic diaries for the Deputy Director and IPC team, managing competing priorities.
• Data management and reporting
  • Develop and maintain departmental databases for healthcare‑associated infections.
  • Collect, enter, and analyse audit and surveillance data, producing charts and reports to support decision‑making and service delivery.
• Team communication and collaboration
  • Maintain positive working relationships with internal and external colleagues.
  • Actively communicate necessary information to team members and contribute to service improvement initiatives.
• Resource and office management
  • Maintain office supplies, manage stationery, and order equipment as needed.
• Professional compliance
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety, confidentiality, safeguarding, infection prevention, and organisational policies.
  • Engage in professional development, mandatory training, appraisal, and clinical supervision.
• Supporting service delivery
  • Actively contribute to the smooth functioning of the IPC team, ensuring the timely and effective delivery of infection prevention and control services across both acute and community settings.

You will join the Infection Prevention & Control team, which consists of two specialised teams covering both acute and community services. The team is collaborative, professional, and supportive, with a strong focus on patient safety, proactive problem‑solving and continuous improvement. You will benefit from a positive working atmosphere, opportunities for professional development, flexible working practices and the chance to make a real impact on infection control across the organisation.

Final date to receive applications on Thursday 28 May 2026.