Deputy Clinical Nurse Specialist in Surveillance – ROSSINI Platform

Job responsibilities

Clinical

To oversee the daily running of the CDWH for the Rossini Platform study to ensure patients are reviewed and responded to in a timely manner on the digital remote wound platform (Isla).

To support and line management of junior colleagues for optimal review patient submission on Isla for a seven-day and out-of-hours service.

To provide timely review of patient submissions to the Central Digital Wound Hub, ensuring appropriate reassurance, advice and/or referral as required.

To ensure early identification of patients who require MDT escalation for infection or delayed wound healing, and action this or support junior staff in doing so.

To ensure information on clinically relevant information on community treatment is recorded for visibility and optimal care delivery.

To collect and/or oversee data on clinical outcomes.

To identify areas for improvement in relation to the Central Digital Wound Hub and work with the Trust Lead for SSI to deliver an improvement plan, using appropriate methodology.

To participate in research studies as required.

To work with the CTU and Isla providing specialist input in SSIS data collection, handling ensuring correct completion of surveillance forms or electronic surveillance data platforms

To undertake audit in relation to SSIS and to ensure audit documentation is completed correctly.

To work autonomously managing a case load of defined group of patients ensuring close surveillance is undertaken to identify Surgical Site Infections (SSI) and determine incidence and prevalence of infections

Professional / Statutory Registration

Essential

• Registered Nurse on the NMC Register

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• Bsc / 1st Degree (health related) or equivalent qualification/ training and experience
• Post graduate certificate in specialist area, e.g. infection link practitioner course, surveillance or audit skills etc.
• Professional knowledge acquired at diploma / degree level will be supplemented by specialist training, experience and short courses
• Mentorship Course

Desirable

• Relevant qualification in Infection Control, e.g. ENB 329, Diploma/Degree/ in Infection Control/Microbiology or Implementation Science or equivalent knowledge and Skills

Previous Experience

Essential

• Extensive clinical experience.
• Previous experience of student supervision and clinical education at undergraduate level.
• Experience of delivering patient advocacy.
• Experience of audit, research & evidence based care.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working autonomously at an advanced level within the specialist area delivering effective patient focused.
• Experience of delivering change management both personally and as a facilitator.
• Current, relevant and consolidated experience in Surveillance.
• Experience of delivering change management both personally and as a facilitator.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Essential

• Leadership skills.
• Proven listening / counselling skills with the ability to manage complex Situations and appropriately deliver sensitive and difficult outcomes.
• Developed interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Evidence of teaching skills in particular teaching staff how to identify and manage patient risk to avoidable harm.
• Ability to clinically lead and influence staff.
• Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues.
• Sound knowledge of current issues in the profession and practice of nursing.
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good time management and organisation skills.
• Knowledge of current clinical and nursing research.
• Ability to carry out audit and research.
• IT Skills (Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, MS word, Microsoft)
• Presentation skills.

Desirable

• Ability to interpret and analyse complex data and findings.
• Undertaken clinical and nursing research.
• Ability to manage complex clinical and operational situations e.g. clusters of infection that involve staff from all levels within an Organisation..
• Ability to conduct & evaluate own projects successfully.
• Knowledge of quality standards & NICE / DH recommendations.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the National agenda related to surgical site infection.

Additional Information

Essential

• Creative, lateral thinker with sensitivity based on knowledge.
• Diplomatic, flexible and positive approach to work.
• Good health/attendance record.
• Flexible work schedule, including weekends.
• Strong team player.

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).