Job Description

IPC training, auditing and PPE practitioner (band 5).
Working within the Infection Prevention and Control team.
Full time (37.5 hours per week)
Flexible working.
Permanent.
Helping with the management of infection prevention and control within a wide variety of mental health and LD services.
Where:
You will have an office based at trust HQ but this role trust wide, across the 5 boroughs and Pennine Care footprint (Stockport, Tameside, Bury, Oldham and Rochdale).
Staff are expected to have access to their own vehicle and required insurance to be able to travel to all the boroughs when needed.
Structure:
Ann-Marie Aziz: IPC clinical lead
Beth Bresnahan: Senior IPC practitioner
Main duties of the job
Main Duties of the job:
Infection Prevention and Control team are looking for a band 5 nurse holding a current professional registration (RGN/RMN/ENMH/AHP) with experience in training, audit and/or PPE management; working in a team in a busy, complex professional environment; the collection of information for the production of reports; carrying out audits and the use of the audit process.
IPC are looking for someone who is able to work as part of teams across the wards and clinical areas but is also able to work autonomously at times. They must have good organisational skills and be able to manage their own time, prioritise effectively and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
The candidate needs a basic awareness of current infections prevention issues facing the NHS; with knowledge of personal protective equipment (PPE), correct usage and storage.
About us
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
• Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
• Access to Continued Professional Development
• Involvement in improvement and research activities
• Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
• Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel

Details
Date posted
08 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
31,049 to 37,796 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
311-H773-25
Job locations
trust HQ, Pennine care NHS foundation trust
ashton-under-lyne
OL6 7SR
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential

• Current professional registration: RGN/RMN/RNMH/AHP
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Experience
Essential

• Experience or involvement with training, audit and/or PPE management.
• Working in a team in a busy, complex professional environment
• Experience in the collection of information for the production of reports
• Experience of carrying out audits and the use of the audit process

Knowledge
Essential

• Computer knowledge including the use of spreadsheet/database
• Knowledge of clinical audit and surveillance practices
• Basic awareness of current infection prevention issues facing the NHS
• Personal Protective Equipment available in our trust, correct usage and storage

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Ability to demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office, Professional, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Good organisation skills.
• Able to manage own time and priorities effectively
• Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing at all levels within organisation
• Able to work with children and vulnerable adults
• Work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Able to work with sensitive information in line with the Data Protection Act and Caldicott Principles and approach issues diplomatically

Work Related Circumstances
Essential

• A valid driving licence and access to transport required for travel to different sites.

Desirable

• Access to own car or vehicle

Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential

• Current professional registration: RGN/RMN/RNMH/AHP
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Experience
Essential

• Experience or involvement with training, audit and/or PPE management.
• Working in a team in a busy, complex professional environment
• Experience in the collection of information for the production of reports
• Experience of carrying out audits and the use of the audit process

Knowledge
Essential

• Computer knowledge including the use of spreadsheet/database
• Knowledge of clinical audit and surveillance practices
• Basic awareness of current infection prevention issues facing the NHS
• Personal Protective Equipment available in our trust, correct usage and storage

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Ability to demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office, Professional, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Good organisation skills.
• Able to manage own time and priorities effectively
• Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing at all levels within organisation
• Able to work with children and vulnerable adults
• Work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Able to work with sensitive information in line with the Data Protection Act and Caldicott Principles and approach issues diplomatically

Work Related Circumstances
Essential

• A valid driving licence and access to transport required for travel to different sites.

Desirable

• Access to own car or vehicle

Skills Required