University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Surgical Site Infection Surveillance Nurse

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Job summary

  • The Surveillance nurse acts as a member of the MSK and Surgery team assisting in providing service for the prevention, surveillance, investigation and control of infection for University Hospitals Sussex NHS Trust and other contracted agencies. They will ensure a comprehensive service is provided to the Trust.

Main duties of the job

  • Supports the Consultant for Infection control in the development systems and processes for surveillance and other key indicators for infection control policies and practices.

  • Ensures that accurate and detailed information is collected.

  • Supports the infection control team in the collection and analysis of relevant data for the Surgical Team.

  • Works as part of the Surgical Team to provide, develop and promote a high-quality Surgical Site Surveillance Service promoting excellence throughout the Trust.

  • Be responsible for collating surveillance clinical data for the information of the Surgical Team.

  • Assists with the preparation of statistical information as required and collates and records relevant data and information.

  • Use clinical expertise and judgement to identify patient suitability for inclusion in surveillance.

  • Ensures that data is available for validation and analyses by Consultant in Infection control

  • Identifies early problems arising and ensures these are reported to the Senior Surveillance Nurse Specialist.

  • Ensures that national SSI audits are accurate and correct

  • Support the wound care clinic, undertaking dressing changes and uploading of wound photographs to data base.

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/

Details

Date posted

30 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

279-6850969-DEC24

Job locations

SRH

University Hospitals Sussex

Chichester

PO19 6SE


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Develops co-operation from staff and strategies for overcoming barriers to understanding.

  • Visits wards and departments as part of the surveillance role.

  • Undertakes surveillance of all patients post discharge.

  • To provide information to management on surveillance and audit

  • Assists with providing surgical site surveillance support and advice Trust-wide (as required) with the support of other members of the surgical site surveillance and surgical teams.

  • Assists with the preparation of surveillance and audit reports on behalf of the team.

  • Assists with the development of infection control databases and uses the relevant software to obtain relevant national guidance etc. from the Internet.

  • Maintains timely, accurate and concise records for the clinical service, compiling complex statistical information that will profile the service and inform future strategic development and support the production of board, governance annual reports etc.

  • Works independently within agreed policies/procedures on clinical work, projects etc., keeping manager informed of progress.

  • Works with all members of the surgical and infection control teams and other Trust staff in the establishment and revision of policies/guidelines and other documentation relating to surgical site infection/ infection control and ensures implementation across the Trust.

  • Be aware of the need to provide adequate cover on both sites and assist the senior members of the team in ensuring this is provided.

  • Assists with the preparation of surveillance and audit reports on behalf of the team.

  • Communicates sensitive information to patients and relatives concerning their medical condition in an appropriate, compassionate and professional manner.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Develops co-operation from staff and strategies for overcoming barriers to understanding.

  • Visits wards and departments as part of the surveillance role.

  • Undertakes surveillance of all patients post discharge.

  • To provide information to management on surveillance and audit

  • Assists with providing surgical site surveillance support and advice Trust-wide (as required) with the support of other members of the surgical site surveillance and surgical teams.

  • Assists with the preparation of surveillance and audit reports on behalf of the team.

  • Assists with the development of infection control databases and uses the relevant software to obtain relevant national guidance etc. from the Internet.

  • Maintains timely, accurate and concise records for the clinical service, compiling complex statistical information that will profile the service and inform future strategic development and support the production of board, governance annual reports etc.

  • Works independently within agreed policies/procedures on clinical work, projects etc., keeping manager informed of progress.

  • Works with all members of the surgical and infection control teams and other Trust staff in the establishment and revision of policies/guidelines and other documentation relating to surgical site infection/ infection control and ensures implementation across the Trust.

  • Be aware of the need to provide adequate cover on both sites and assist the senior members of the team in ensuring this is provided.

  • Assists with the preparation of surveillance and audit reports on behalf of the team.

  • Communicates sensitive information to patients and relatives concerning their medical condition in an appropriate, compassionate and professional manner.

Person Specification

Professional Registration

Essential

  • Registered Nursing Associate/ NMC Registration

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of further study skills in Infection control
  • Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
  • Up to date knowledge of Infection control
  • Up to date knowledge of nursing practice

Desirable

  • Experience of setting up systems and processes
  • Knowledge of risk assessment, health and safety issues and clinical governance

Commuication/ relationship

Essential

  • Evidence of working with a variety of clinicians
  • Evidence of working with a variety of teams

Desirable

  • Evidence of changing practice

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

  • Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
  • Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Person Specification

Professional Registration

Essential

  • Registered Nursing Associate/ NMC Registration

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of further study skills in Infection control
  • Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
  • Up to date knowledge of Infection control
  • Up to date knowledge of nursing practice

Desirable

  • Experience of setting up systems and processes
  • Knowledge of risk assessment, health and safety issues and clinical governance

Commuication/ relationship

Essential

  • Evidence of working with a variety of clinicians
  • Evidence of working with a variety of teams

Desirable

  • Evidence of changing practice

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

  • Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
  • Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

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).

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.

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

SRH

University Hospitals Sussex

Chichester

PO19 6SE


Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

SRH

University Hospitals Sussex

Chichester

PO19 6SE


Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

SSSIS Nurse Specialist

Kari Dahl-Kingston

kari.dahl-kingston@nhs.net

07785419301

Details

Date posted

30 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

279-6850969-DEC24

Job locations

SRH

University Hospitals Sussex

Chichester

PO19 6SE


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