The prevention and control of infection is fundamental to the provision of a safe clinical and hospital environment, and must be an integral part of the care given to all patients.  Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust will provide a managed environment, to prevent and minimise the risk of infection to patients, staff and visitors.

The Infection Prevention and Control Team (IPCT) is responsible for delivering, managing and developing the Trust wide infection control service. The IPCT comprises of the Director of Infection Prevention and Control, Senior Nurse Infection Prevention and Control, Infection Prevention and Control Nurses, Health Care Assistants and an admin and clerical team.

Plymouth Hosptials NHS Trust Infection Prevention and Control Team is led by:

• Dr Peter Jenks PhD MRCP FRCPath Consultant Medical Microbiologist/Director of Infection Prevention and Control.
• Claire Haill, Clinical Lead Nurse. Bsc Nursing

The Infection Prevention and Control Office
Level 5
Microbiology Department
Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust
Derriford Hospital
Plymouth
PL6 8DH

Telephone: 01752 792978