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Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Infection Prevention Assistant Practitioner

The closing date is 11 November 2026

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Job summary

To take an active role providing support to the Infection Prevention team in the delivery of the Healthboard Infection Prevention Strategic Improvement Plan within the competencies of the role.

Main duties of the job

To assist and support the Infection Prevention team with the delivery of the Infection Prevention Improvement plan.

To lead in Infection Prevention audit activities e.g Environmental monitoring audit, Hand hygiene audit, Isolation audit, care bundle compliance and report findings to the Infection Prevention Sister.

To undertake surveillance activities as directed including basic data collection to support surveillance programmes (demographics, device utilization etc).

Ensure Infection Prevention posters and other materials are displayed correctly across the hospital.

Assist in other duties as appropriate to competency.

Organise and prioritise workload with direction and supervision of the senior members of the Infection Prevention Team.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Details

Date posted

28 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,819 to £31,626 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-ACS830-1026

Job locations

Wrexham Maelor Hospital

Croesnewydd Road , Wrexham Maelor

Wrexham

LL13 7TD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Slkills and abilities

Essential

• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Flexible approach to work
• Ability to undertake audit and understanding of audit methodology
• IT proficiency - eg Excel, Forms

Desirable

• Previous experience in Infection Prevention

Education /Qualification

Essential

• Prepared to undertake appropriate Infection Prevention training
• Educated to NVQ level or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Demonstrate continuous personal development

Person Specification

Slkills and abilities

Essential

• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Flexible approach to work
• Ability to undertake audit and understanding of audit methodology
• IT proficiency - eg Excel, Forms

Desirable

• Previous experience in Infection Prevention

Education /Qualification

Essential

• Prepared to undertake appropriate Infection Prevention training
• Educated to NVQ level or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Demonstrate continuous personal development

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Wrexham Maelor Hospital

Croesnewydd Road , Wrexham Maelor

Wrexham

LL13 7TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Wrexham Maelor Hospital

Croesnewydd Road , Wrexham Maelor

Wrexham

LL13 7TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Infection Prevention Sister

Jennifer Gavan

01978727277

Details

Date posted

28 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,819 to £31,626 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-ACS830-1026

Job locations

Wrexham Maelor Hospital

Croesnewydd Road , Wrexham Maelor

Wrexham

LL13 7TD

United Kingdom

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