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# Infection Prevention and Control Health Care Assistant## Job Introduction**Infection Prevention and Control Healthcare Assistant****Location: Corby****Salary: £24.554 Pro rata****Hours: 10 Hours per week**The post holder will be part of the DHU Health Care Infection Prevention & Control Team, with specific responsibilities for audit & surveillance and will work in partnership with the Lead Nurse for Quality, Infection, Prevention and Control Practitioner and Health Care Assistants. The post holder will undertake regular audits of our North Derbyshire premises, whilst encouraging the maintenance of high standard of hygiene & cleanliness, as defined by the National Standards of Cleanliness and other national stature**General Duties:*** Reporting maintenance faults and building fabric issues to the person in charge/responsible for the site, the wider team, health and safety and IPC Lead in accordance with local procedure* Report all sightings of pests to the Sites & Services Manager and Health & Safety team in line with the local procedure* To ensure the correct use of chemicals for the type of surface required, making certain the handling and usage of such are in line with the COSHH regulations, and training given* To comply with all Company policies, procedures and practices and to be responsible for keeping up to date with any changes to these* Maintain strict confidentiality in relation to all issues concerned within the service and adhere to the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1984* Keeping our patients, the public and ourselves safe and well is part of every role in DHU. To maintain high levels of safety all staff are encouraged to openly report incidents and any risk identified in Datix* **To be successful in this role, you will need:*** Full driving license - Use of a vehicle* Experience of working in a clinical environment* Basic knowledge of manual handling* Basic knowledge of Infection Control procedures* Able to work unsocial hours including evenings/weekends* Willingness to undertake training as required**What DHU can offer you:****Working Patterns:**We recognise that 9-5 doesn’t work for everyone, so we have a range of working patterns available to suit your work/life balance.Our friendly team will work with you to find the best fixed pattern for us both.**Generous annual leave entitlement:**Standard 25 days + 8 bank holidays, increasing with service up to 33 days + 8 bank holidays. Pro Rata/ Per Annum**Employee benefits:** As part of our team at DHU Healthcare, we believe in rewarding you, our colleague, for your hard work and dedication to providing the very best in patient care. As part of our team, you can enjoy a host of benefits to enhance your well-being.**Health Cash Plan:** After six months with us, you'll enjoy 24/7 GP access for you and your family, along with a free Level 1 Health Cash Plan covering dental, optical, and therapy costs to support your health and well-being whenever you need it.**Access to the DHU Hub:**Offering exclusive shopping and entertainment discounts, well-being resources, a health portal, and our enhanced Employee Assistance Programme.**NHS Pension Scheme:****Car Lease Scheme:** DHU has teamed up with NHS Fleet Solutions to offer a salary sacrifice scheme for colleagues. As part of our citizenship commitment and active approach to reducing our carbon footprint, we can provide you with lease options on a brand-new hybrid or electric car.**Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave:**We understand the importance of family, which is why we offer enhanced maternity and paternity leave to support you during this special time in your life, supported by a robust Family Friendly policy.**Referral Programme:** Share the benefits of working at DHU with your network and you can earn cash rewards through our Employee Referral Programme.**Birthday Leave Guarantee:** Birthday leave isn't compulsory; it's entirely up to you! We can’t always celebrate with you, so whether you choose to take the day off and indulge in a well-deserved break or prefer to work and save your leave for another time, the decision is yours to make!**Free Parking:**We know how expensive public parking can be! Most of our sites offer free, secure parking for your vehicles.**We understand that digital applications may not be suitable for everyone. If you need to apply in a different way that better meets your needs, please reach out to us, and we will gladly accommodate your application in a format that works for you. For more details about our recruitment process, click here, or contact our team of talent acquisition professionals by emailing:****Careers@DHUHealthCare.nhs.uk****.****At DHU Healthcare, we take pride in our diversity and foster an environment where every person feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work, free from discrimination or bias. We warmly welcome applications from all individuals, reflecting the rich diversity of the communities we serve. To read more about our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion pledge and see the progress we have made, please .****We are proud to be a forces-friendly organisation and are dedicated to supporting Veterans, Service Leavers, Reservists, Cader Force Adult Volunteers, and military spouses/partners. We value the unique skills and contributions you bring and strive to create a workplace where you can thrive.****#IND4 - Corporate**### Infection Prevention and Control Health Care Assistant* **Salary** 24554* **Frequency** Annual* **Job Reference** dhuhealthcare/TP/40804/899* **Contract Type** Part Time* **Closing Date** 6 March, 2026* **Job Category** Nursing* **Business Unit** Corporate* **Location** Cottingham Road Corby NN17 2UR, United Kingdom* **Posted on** 4 February, 2026