Patient Safety and IPC Worker in Grimsby inGrimsby PUBLISHED WED 22 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section

Job summary
Patient Safety and IPC Worker, part of the Estates Team and the implementation of infectionprevention and control measures and contribute to ensuring a safe environmentfor patients, visitors, and staff.Please note; the expected start date for this position is not before 05/1/2026.

Main duties of the job
As a PatientSafety and IPC Worker you would be working as part of a small and friendly teamwithin The Estates Team. Your job would be to support the implementation ofinfection prevention and control measures and contribute to ensuring a safeenvironment for patients, visitors, and staff, and assist in incidentprevention and response related to healthcare-associated infections and patientsafety risksThere will bea requirement to be flexible and work at all sites within the organisation,especially when covering team absences or unforeseen eventualities.Therole will suit a person who has

Experience
of working in an inpatient unitwithin the NHS or similar setting, a friendly adaptable attitude and enjoys thevariety this role offers, depending on the needs of the business.

About us
Hello!Weare Navigo. We look after North East Lincolnshire's mental health andwell-being, an award-winning social enterprise that provides mental healthservices to the NHS and beyond.Thewhole basis of our work is to deliver services that we would be happy for ourown family to use.Weoffer a range of mental health services, including acute and communityfacilities as well as specialist support such as outstanding older adultsinpatient services, rehabilitation and recovery community mental health and anoutstanding specialist eating disorder facility.Rankedas one of the top UK companies to work for, we feature in the Best Companiestop 100 large company list.Asa social enterprise, we do things a little bit differently and have alsodeveloped income-generating commercially viable businesses that providetraining, education and employment opportunities including Grimsby GardenCentre.Workingat Navigo is not like working anywhere else. Lots of places say that, but wereally mean it.Welike to work with forward-thinking people who want to make a difference.Comeand Join us !Pleasenote: Whilst we value all applications, if we believe an application to be AIgenerated, we will use a checking tool and may reject any application that hasbeen automatically generated.Shouldyou require any assistance in completing this application due to a disabilityor other needs please contact

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Date posted
22 October 2025

Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 3

Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year pro rata

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Part-time

Reference number
B9816-544

Job location
sThe GardensSecond AveGrimsbyDN33 2BA

Job description

Job responsibilities
Environmental Checks & MonitoringAssist with routineenvironmental audits and checks across units and departments.Identify and report areasthat fail to meet infection control standards.Support compliance withcleaning schedules, safe waste disposal, and hygiene protocols.Responsible for submittingorder requests of consumables and other supplies, ensuring stocktaking, stockrotation and its safe storage.Responsible for establishing,maintaining, and assisting, with a programme of curtain changing throughout thelodges, in line with Navigo policy.Responsible for thepurchasing of mattresses as directed/requested by clinical leadResponsible for reporting andfollowing up any instances of pest controlDocumentation & ReportingSupport the completion ofinfection control checklists, audit forms, and reports as directed by the IPCteam/area leads.Escalate concerns ornon-compliance issues promptly to senior staff.Maintain clear and accuraterecords in line with organisational policy.Hand Hygiene & SafePracticesPromote and demonstrate thefive essential steps of hand hygiene to staff, patients, and visitors.Monitor and supportcompliance with hand-washing and sanitisation procedures.Ensure availability of soap,sanitiser, and hand-drying facilities.Responsible for ensuring thelodges comply with the Organisations Food Hygiene Policy, i.e., food beingcorrectly labelled and in date, and brings to the Clinical Leads attention anynoncompliance.Prevention ofCross-ContaminationFollow and reinforce correctuse of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).Assist in maintainingisolation protocols where necessary.Support correct segregationand disposal of clinical and non-clinical waste.Patient SafetyEnvironmental Safety &SecurityConduct regular room checksand environmental sweeps to identify and remove potential hazards.Identify, remove, and safelyreport contraband items (e.g., sharp objects, restricted items, substances, orelectronics not permitted).Actively monitor for andreport ligature points or risks, ensuring immediate escalation to theappropriate team.Support the team inmaintaining compliance with health, safety, and security procedures.Participate in safetywalk arounds and environment risk assessments.Contribute to incidentreporting, investigation, and learning processes.Responsible for ensuringequipment is always maintained to a safe and clean standard, reporting anyproblems to the relevant person/persons immediately.Responsible for reporting anymedical and/or electrical equipment that needs repairing and requires PATtesting, and keeping up to date records of reports, defects and follow upaction appropriately.Responsible for overseeingand updating site medical devices register.Attend Medical Devicesmanagement meetingsEngage with staff andpatients to gather feedback on safety concerns or observations.Facilitate the weekly firealarm checks in conjunction with the Estates Operative and raise any resultingconcerns with the unit managers.Responsible for escortingEngineers during annual and biannual service visits and other ad hoc visits asrequired.Responsible for liaising withthe Estates team to ensure the units and gardens are safe and well maintained,and all items/rooms are functioning well.Patient Safety &ObservationAssist staff with thesupervision and observation of patients, always ensuring safety.Report incidents, concerns,or changes in patients behaviour promptly to clinical staff.Respond appropriately andcalmly to emergency situations, following protocols and supportingde-escalation where required.Assist inimplementing patient safety initiatives, including falls prevention, andmedication safety awareness etc.

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Person Specification

Qualifications
EssentialGood literacy skillsUnderstanding of infection prevention principlesDesirableDemonstration of further qualification interestsQualification in Infection Control or Patient SafetyAdditional CriteriaEssentialAbility to work to high standards within restrictive timescalesExcellent communication and interpersonal skills.Professional attitude and approachOrganised, proactive and detail-orientedDesirableDemonstrate an understanding of the needs of people with mental health problemsAbility to work under pressure and be able to prioritise/meet deadlines

Experience
Essential

Experience
in healthcare or clinical settingProven ability to understand and take instruction and with detailed procedures.DesirableWorking within a hospital/mental health environmentAudit or data collection

Experience
Knowledge of NHS or CQC standards (or local equivalents)

Experience
with electronic health systems

Person Specification

Experience
Essential

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.Employer

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