Job summary
- Band 6 training post, responsible for the maintaining and development of the Enhanced Recovery after Surgery, (ERAS) Straight to Test (STT) and Surgical Site Infection Surveillance (SSIS) services.
- Work closely with the Band 7 and medical leads for ERAS, STT & SSIS, the Director of infection prevention and control (DIPC), the Matron for Surgery, and the administration support, to input, record and provide analysis of the relevant service data
- Provide highly specialised advice & consultation regarding the surgical site infection surveillance (SSIS), straight to test (STT) and the enhanced recovery (ERAS) services within the surgical directorate to colleagues, external agencies, working autonomously within professional guidelines.
- Take responsibility for the clinical care provided on the wards and in Outpatients related to these services
- Deliver a patient-centred, clinically effective, proactive and dynamic service from the patient's outpatient/pre-admission clinic appointment/emergency admission to discharge.
Main duties of the job
- Support the band 7, Matron for Surgery, DIPC, and Lead Consultant for ERAS, STT and SSIS to ensure operational policies, guidelines and protocols are kept up to date and adhered to, and in accordance with NHS England and NICE, improving outcomes guidance.
- Work closely with the Matron for surgery, Upper and Lower GI, Urology and Vascular Consultants, Oncologists and ward nursing staff to ensure effective delivery of care and adherence to National Standards for ERAS, STT and SSIS.
- Support the audit activity of the department. Implement and manage agreed SSI audit information from preadmission to post discharge follow-up, and assimilation of patient questionnaires, ensuring staff understand and participate in the evaluation of outcomes.
- Promote interagency multidisciplinary working by developing joint action plans, protocols and pathways to ensure continuous quality improvement of services' delivery.
- Actively support patients & their families, giving support & advice on pre and post-operative treatments, including surgery, endoscopy or radiology procedures, diet, exercise, wound care and discharge.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people. Our newly formed Trust, comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend, is determined to provide the best health services for its local population. We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation working in the best interests of the people we serve.
With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations. We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide. With our new trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking and innovation.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Demonstrate specialist expertise and professional knowledge acquired through post registration academic study, clinical, leadership and management development. Including:
National infection prevention and control standards
NICE surgical site infection surveillance standards
NHS England Enhanced recovery care pathway
Surgical Site infection surveillance (SSIS) database
Enhanced Recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols
Straight to test initiative to improve the 2WW pathway
Straight to test pathway
Implementation of changes and expansion of the pathways
Specific diagnostic procedures
Recovery & rehabilitation
Follow-up and data analysis
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- Ensure accurate records relating to communication e.g. relatives seen, ward meetings attended are produced and are accessible to all relevant staff.
- Promote a culture where change is embraced and there is a commitment to achieving and sustaining high standards of patient care and clinical practice.
- Post holder will work closely with the medical lead for SSIS, STT and ERAS, the director for Infection prevention and control (DIPC), DDoN, Matron for surgery, Nursing staff and Clinicians in embedding the principles of Clinical Governance in order to maintain / improve and develop high standards of patient care, and thereby ensuring that the patients are treated with dignity and respect.
- Facilitate care pathways for patients providing continuity and expert advice which ensures that care is tailored to meet the specific diagnosis.
- Actively implement initiatives outlined within the Trusts local Nursing and Midwifery Strategy and where relevant take the lead for relevant projects
- To ensure that nursing and Health Advising practice reflects current clinical developments, evidence-based guidance and is based on sound nursing audit and research, identifying opportunities for the promotion and participation in such activities.
- Post holder is responsible for Trust policies, national guidance for ERAS, STT and SSIS patients.
- Promote and develop Nurse Led services within area of responsibility and ensure all staff actively participate in the provision of holistic care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Demonstrate specialist expertise and professional knowledge acquired through post registration academic study, clinical, leadership and management development. Including:
National infection prevention and control standards
NICE surgical site infection surveillance standards
NHS England Enhanced recovery care pathway
Surgical Site infection surveillance (SSIS) database
Enhanced Recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols
Straight to test initiative to improve the 2WW pathway
Straight to test pathway
Implementation of changes and expansion of the pathways
Specific diagnostic procedures
Recovery & rehabilitation
Follow-up and data analysis
-
- Ensure accurate records relating to communication e.g. relatives seen, ward meetings attended are produced and are accessible to all relevant staff.
- Promote a culture where change is embraced and there is a commitment to achieving and sustaining high standards of patient care and clinical practice.
- Post holder will work closely with the medical lead for SSIS, STT and ERAS, the director for Infection prevention and control (DIPC), DDoN, Matron for surgery, Nursing staff and Clinicians in embedding the principles of Clinical Governance in order to maintain / improve and develop high standards of patient care, and thereby ensuring that the patients are treated with dignity and respect.
- Facilitate care pathways for patients providing continuity and expert advice which ensures that care is tailored to meet the specific diagnosis.
- Actively implement initiatives outlined within the Trusts local Nursing and Midwifery Strategy and where relevant take the lead for relevant projects
- To ensure that nursing and Health Advising practice reflects current clinical developments, evidence-based guidance and is based on sound nursing audit and research, identifying opportunities for the promotion and participation in such activities.
- Post holder is responsible for Trust policies, national guidance for ERAS, STT and SSIS patients.
- Promote and develop Nurse Led services within area of responsibility and ensure all staff actively participate in the provision of holistic care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of general surgical patients
- Significant post registration experience
- Significant communication and presentation skills
- Experience of multi -disciplinary / agency working
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of general surgical patients
- Significant post registration experience
- Significant communication and presentation skills
- Experience of multi -disciplinary / agency working
Desirable
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).
