Job summary
Are you a dynamic nurse with surgical experience, and an interest in infection prevention. Do you like to work autonomously and be part of an effective and supportive team? The Surgical Site Surveillance Nurse is a member of the Surgery & Perioperative division leading in providing a service for the surveillance of surgical site infections and implementation of improvement work for University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. They will be responsible for accurate data collection, with appropriate analysis and dissemination of results; and will lead the wider surgical team in implementation in developing strategies for improvement based on learning from the data and associated clinical case reviews.
Main duties of the job
- Oversee the collection of SSI data for relevant categories as determined by the Division and/or the Infection Prevention and Control Team
- Oversee (and participate as need in) efficient and accurate data entry
- Review results and gain consensus of results prior to reporting to UKHSA
- Prepare and deliver reports of the data to relevant staff
- Work with the division to deliver a quarterly case learning review panel
- Work with surgical teams to apply learning for improvement of the service
- Manage the Surgical Site Infection Surveillance assistant
- Review processes to streamline the service delivery
- Work with other Trust Surveillance Nurses to facilitate a comprehensive and consistent service across the Trust
- Link into other Trust Surveillance Teams to further develop the service
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Surgical Site Surveillance Nurse is a member of the Surgery Team leading in providing a service for the surveillance of surgical site infections and implementation of improvement work for University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. They will be responsible for accurate data collection, with appropriate analysis and dissemination of results; and will lead the wider surgical team in implementation in developing strategies for improvement based on learning from the data and associated clinical case reviews.
Among the key responsibilities the Surgical Site Infection Surveillance Nurse will:
- Oversee the collection of SSI data for relevant categories as determined by the Division and/or the Infection Prevention and Control Team
- Oversee (and participate as need in) efficient and accurate data entry
- Review results and gain consensus of results prior to reporting to UKHSAPrepare and deliver reports of the data to relevant staff
- Work with the division to deliver a quarterly case learning review panel
- Work with surgical teams to apply learning for improvement of the service
- Review processes to streamline the service delivery
- Work with other Trust Surveillance Nurses to facilitate a comprehensive and consistent service across the Trust
- Link into other Trust Surveillance Teams to further develop the service
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Surgical Site Surveillance Nurse is a member of the Surgery Team leading in providing a service for the surveillance of surgical site infections and implementation of improvement work for University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. They will be responsible for accurate data collection, with appropriate analysis and dissemination of results; and will lead the wider surgical team in implementation in developing strategies for improvement based on learning from the data and associated clinical case reviews.
Among the key responsibilities the Surgical Site Infection Surveillance Nurse will:
- Oversee the collection of SSI data for relevant categories as determined by the Division and/or the Infection Prevention and Control Team
- Oversee (and participate as need in) efficient and accurate data entry
- Review results and gain consensus of results prior to reporting to UKHSAPrepare and deliver reports of the data to relevant staff
- Work with the division to deliver a quarterly case learning review panel
- Work with surgical teams to apply learning for improvement of the service
- Review processes to streamline the service delivery
- Work with other Trust Surveillance Nurses to facilitate a comprehensive and consistent service across the Trust
- Link into other Trust Surveillance Teams to further develop the service
Person Specification
Application Form
Essential
- NMC/HCPC Registration
- Teaching qualification
- Substantial Clinical Ward experience
- Data Collection & Analysis
- IT Literate
Desirable
- Knowledge of Infection Prevention
- Wound Management course
- Presentation Skills
- Familiar with attending organisational meetings
- Can work independently and as part of a team
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
Person Specification
Application Form
Essential
- NMC/HCPC Registration
- Teaching qualification
- Substantial Clinical Ward experience
- Data Collection & Analysis
- IT Literate
Desirable
- Knowledge of Infection Prevention
- Wound Management course
- Presentation Skills
- Familiar with attending organisational meetings
- Can work independently and as part of a team
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
