Managing Epidemiologist

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The HCAI managing epidemiologist is responsible for managing the epidemiology branch of the surveillance and epidemiology unit (SIU), which includes:

Management of the epidemiology team (currently B6 Epidemiologist)
Writing reports and narratives for regular IPC related outputs
Supporting the SSI arm of the SIU with data related tasks (one day a week minimum)
Database and dashboard management
Research related activities
Ad hoc epidemiology and data related requests

Key Aims

Manage the epidemiology branch of the SIU to provide accurate, timely and comprehensive information to support IPC clinical services and core requirements of internal and external stakeholders. Main internal stakeholders are IPC nursing and medical teams, intravenous line team, decontamination and antimicrobial pharmacy. Main external stakeholders are Clinical Groups, individual Directorates, and corporate services, and responding to external requests for information (e.g. from CQC and Freedom of Information requests).
To collaborate on applied HCAI applied research projects, focussing on:
- Realising clinical and organisational benefit of novel diagnostic tools such as rapid point-of-care diagnostics, pathogen genome sequencing or decision support/AI technologies.
- Realising benefits from improvements in IPC practice or behavioural change interventions.

Interviewees will be expected to demonstrate skills and deliver a presentation.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder is responsible for monitoring and supervising the process of entry, presentation and analysis of data that are required on a mandatory basis for surveillance of HCAIs.
The post holder will be accountable for the integrity of the data and reporting models / processes and for quality assurance of mandatory reporting on HCAI data reported to the Trust Board, UKHSA, and to the Department of Health.
To propose and lead on continuously improving the input, storage and dissemination of relevant and timely statistical and epidemiological information.
Support the planned extension of HCAI epidemiology and SSI surveillance outputs.
To develop and maintain appropriate documentation / standard operating procedures for the systems in place.
Regularly supporting the SSI arm with data related outputs.
Develop familiarity with IT systems.
To produce, collate, and present data and develop visualisation systems.
To write and contribute to reports that will be used by others in the development of policies and services to meet the organisation's priorities.
Project management skills.
Present complex epidemiological information to a variety of audiences.
And demonstrate; Leadership, Management, Delivery Plan, Resources, Performance, Risk & Governance, Patient & Stakeholder collaboration, Service improvement, and R&D, Education, and Training

About us

The Trust's Directorate of Infection (DOI) comprises Infection Prevention & Control (IPC), Infectious Diseases (ID), the antimicrobial pharmacy team, the Centre for Clinical Infection & Diagnostics Research (CIDR), and the diagnostic laboratories (Microbiology and Virology). For over a decade, seamless integration of these essential elements has been the hallmark of our service delivery model. The Trust currently reports amongst the best IPC performance in the Shelford group of England's 10 leading academic healthcare organisations and is widely regarded as a national exemplar for IPC.

Date posted

12 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,488 to £57,802 a year p.a. Inclusive of HCA

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-LIS7550

Job locations

St Thomas' Hospital

Westminster Bridge Road

London

SE1 7EH

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder is responsible for monitoring and supervising the process of entry, presentation and analysis of data that are required on a mandatory basis for surveillance of HCAIs.
The post holder will be accountable for the integrity of the data and reporting models / processes and for quality assurance of mandatory reporting on HCAI data reported to the Trust Board, UKHSA, and to the Department of Health.
To propose and lead on continuously improving the input, storage and dissemination of relevant and timely statistical and epidemiological information.
Support the planned extension of HCAI epidemiology and SSI surveillance outputs.
To develop and maintain appropriate documentation / standard operating procedures for the systems in place.
Regularly supporting the SSI arm with data related outputs.
Develop familiarity with IT systems used by the diagnostic laboratories and work closely with the GSTT IT and health informatics teams to give succinct instructions on the parameters for data retrieval, analyses and interrogation.
To produce, collate, and present data on HCAI incidence, antimicrobial resistance and antibiotic usage and develop visualisation systems that can be used to inform and educate staff across the Trust.
To write and contribute to reports that will be used by others in the development of policies and services to meet the organisations priorities.
Have a number of projects underway at the same time, requiring the post holder to plan and organise their own time according to deadlines.
The post holder is required to have a high level of understanding of how to work, store and transmit data in accordance with data protection, Caldicott Guardianship, freedom of information systems and confidentiality principles.
To be familiar with the concepts of Clinical Microbiology and Infection Prevention and Control and the working of the Directorate by observations, training and appropriate reading.
Present complex epidemiological information to a variety of audiences which will include both those with and without an understanding of statistical techniques.

Leadership

Represent the Trust across the different sectors of the NHS, working closely with partner organisations and external bodies to institute integrated working in the best interests of patient care.
Ensure that the DIPC, IPC leadership team, and speciality leads are updated on the status of the programmes of work in the department at regular intervals.

Management

The post holder will be expected to manage the Epidemiology arm of the SIU.
The post holder will work closely with staff at the Royal Brompton and Harefield sites involved in HCAI epidemiology.
Train other staff in epidemiological analyses.

Delivery Plan

To contribute to the development and implementation of the IPC work plan, demonstrating commitment to the on-going improvement in patient safety, including cross Directorate and external partnership working.

Resources

To appropriately utilise the revenue budgets as required ensuring expenditure and income is within financial plans and budget and to ensure compliance with the Trusts Standing Financial Instructions.
To be a signatory for designated budgets where appropriate.

Performance

To work in partnership with directorates and clinical leaders to monitor performance of infection prevention standards, Trust wide.
To ensure that performance monitoring tools are developed and implemented Trust wide in relation to staff competence and standards of practice.

Risk & Governance

To contribute to the development and application of systems, control processes, audit and risk management arrangements that ensure full compliance with internal and external governance and best practice requirements.

Patient & Stakeholder collaboration

To represent the Trust within the NHS, the community, other partnership organisations and stakeholders, including patients, their families and carers and to collaborate with them in improving patient services.

Service improvement

To contribute to local service improvement projects and/or participate in Directorate or Trust-wide development programmes that contribute to the modernisation of patient services.

R&D, Education and Training

Collaborate on applied research projects in the field of HCAI, AMR, and IPC.
Contribute significantly, when required, to the epidemiological aspects of articles for submission to peer-reviewed publication.
Entry of clinical data used for epidemiologic research and post-graduate training and provide assistance with its statistical analysis.
Provide support on a range of epidemiological and statistical issues relating to the design, conduct, analysis and dissemination of surveys and research projects.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder is responsible for monitoring and supervising the process of entry, presentation and analysis of data that are required on a mandatory basis for surveillance of HCAIs.
The post holder will be accountable for the integrity of the data and reporting models / processes and for quality assurance of mandatory reporting on HCAI data reported to the Trust Board, UKHSA, and to the Department of Health.
To propose and lead on continuously improving the input, storage and dissemination of relevant and timely statistical and epidemiological information.
Support the planned extension of HCAI epidemiology and SSI surveillance outputs.
To develop and maintain appropriate documentation / standard operating procedures for the systems in place.
Regularly supporting the SSI arm with data related outputs.
Develop familiarity with IT systems used by the diagnostic laboratories and work closely with the GSTT IT and health informatics teams to give succinct instructions on the parameters for data retrieval, analyses and interrogation.
To produce, collate, and present data on HCAI incidence, antimicrobial resistance and antibiotic usage and develop visualisation systems that can be used to inform and educate staff across the Trust.
To write and contribute to reports that will be used by others in the development of policies and services to meet the organisations priorities.
Have a number of projects underway at the same time, requiring the post holder to plan and organise their own time according to deadlines.
The post holder is required to have a high level of understanding of how to work, store and transmit data in accordance with data protection, Caldicott Guardianship, freedom of information systems and confidentiality principles.
To be familiar with the concepts of Clinical Microbiology and Infection Prevention and Control and the working of the Directorate by observations, training and appropriate reading.
Present complex epidemiological information to a variety of audiences which will include both those with and without an understanding of statistical techniques.

Leadership

Represent the Trust across the different sectors of the NHS, working closely with partner organisations and external bodies to institute integrated working in the best interests of patient care.
Ensure that the DIPC, IPC leadership team, and speciality leads are updated on the status of the programmes of work in the department at regular intervals.

Management

The post holder will be expected to manage the Epidemiology arm of the SIU.
The post holder will work closely with staff at the Royal Brompton and Harefield sites involved in HCAI epidemiology.
Train other staff in epidemiological analyses.

Delivery Plan

To contribute to the development and implementation of the IPC work plan, demonstrating commitment to the on-going improvement in patient safety, including cross Directorate and external partnership working.

Resources

To appropriately utilise the revenue budgets as required ensuring expenditure and income is within financial plans and budget and to ensure compliance with the Trusts Standing Financial Instructions.
To be a signatory for designated budgets where appropriate.

Performance

To work in partnership with directorates and clinical leaders to monitor performance of infection prevention standards, Trust wide.
To ensure that performance monitoring tools are developed and implemented Trust wide in relation to staff competence and standards of practice.

Risk & Governance

To contribute to the development and application of systems, control processes, audit and risk management arrangements that ensure full compliance with internal and external governance and best practice requirements.

Patient & Stakeholder collaboration

To represent the Trust within the NHS, the community, other partnership organisations and stakeholders, including patients, their families and carers and to collaborate with them in improving patient services.

Service improvement

To contribute to local service improvement projects and/or participate in Directorate or Trust-wide development programmes that contribute to the modernisation of patient services.

R&D, Education and Training

Collaborate on applied research projects in the field of HCAI, AMR, and IPC.
Contribute significantly, when required, to the epidemiological aspects of articles for submission to peer-reviewed publication.
Entry of clinical data used for epidemiologic research and post-graduate training and provide assistance with its statistical analysis.
Provide support on a range of epidemiological and statistical issues relating to the design, conduct, analysis and dissemination of surveys and research projects.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

Relevant Masters / Post Graduate qualification or equivalent experience

Previous experience

Essential

Experience as an epidemiologist/healthcare data analyst
Fluent in electronically assessing and using complex health related data
Experience in the use of statistical and epidemiological methodologies for dissemination of information

Desirable

Knowledge of SharePoint and MS teams
Experience of system development and query report and writing

Skills/ Knowledge/ Ability

Essential

Ability to work autonomously
Experience in disseminating information via written reports and presentations

Desirable

Research skills

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

Relevant Masters / Post Graduate qualification or equivalent experience

Previous experience

Essential

Experience as an epidemiologist/healthcare data analyst
Fluent in electronically assessing and using complex health related data
Experience in the use of statistical and epidemiological methodologies for dissemination of information

Desirable

Knowledge of SharePoint and MS teams
Experience of system development and query report and writing

Skills/ Knowledge/ Ability

Essential

Ability to work autonomously
Experience in disseminating information via written reports and presentations

Desirable

Research skills

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.

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