Job summary
The post holder will largely participate in undertaking the surveillance program of SurgicalSite Infections (SSI) in line with UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) guidance, onpatients of the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH) NHS Trust. The post holderwill also provide day to day administrative functions for the Infection Prevention andControl Team (IPCT).
Main duties of the job
Responsible for gathering, collating and inputting SSI data in the trust local database andUKHSA SSI database designed to monitor such infections, conforming to tight timelines.Play an assisting role in maintaining a proactive approach to the prevention, control,investigation, and surveillance of surgical site infections and other healthcare-associatedinfections within the Trust, under the supervision of the IPC SSI Surveillance Nurse andother senior members of the IPCT.The SSI Coordinator/ Administrative support staff will demonstrate a level of skill andunderstanding which enables the individual to take responsibility for specific tasksdelegated by the IPCT or in accordance with agreed policies and procedures. The staff will undertakes routine administrative tasks for the surveillance work and/or specifically identified tasks under the supervision of a qualified nurse, and where they have received training, support and instruction to reach a level of competence enabling them to take on this wider role.
About us
RNOH Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust (RNOH) is the largest orthopaedic hospital in the UK and a global leader in our field. We provide a dynamic working environment where we support frontline staff to implement improvements so that we can realise our vision of being a world leading neuro-musculoskeletal hospital providing the best patient care and staff experience in the NHS, delivering world leading research, and offering a strong foundation of education, training and career progression. Our dedicated staff come from diverse backgrounds, and our patients benefit from the wide range of experience they bring to the trust. RNOH brings unrivalled expertise together in one place allowing us to deliver some of the world's most complex and innovative care to our patients. RNOH is rated good by the CQC and covers two sites, one in central London and one in Stanmore - which has recently opened The Stanmore Building, a new, state-of-the-art inpatient facility. For more information, please access the following link: https://www.rnoh.nhs.uk/
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The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust aims to be a world-leading orthopaedic hospital with the best patient care and staff experience in the NHS.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Be responsible for entering data onto local databases and feedback to clinical teams involved in conjunction with the infection prevention and control team.
To contribute to the development of SSI guidelines, protocols and policies at a local level. Have a central role of collecting SSI data throughout the trust, coordinating the collection of and preparing the data for submission to UKHSA; and for presentation of these to the Surgical Site Infection Prevention Group (SSIPG) and the Infection Prevention and Control Committee (IPCC).
With the IPCT, support changes in practice as determined by the data analysis.
Contribute to writing reports and presenting project information to the SSIPG, IPCC, or other committees as necessary.
Send correspondence via emails and/or letters to patients, GPs, and Consultants regarding SSI follow up i.e. post-discharge questionnaires (PDQ) and/or MRSA positive from pre assessment screening and secure follow up results after treatment from the GP.
Liaise with Procurement Team to ensure that product ordered can be made available at the team when required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Be responsible for entering data onto local databases and feedback to clinical teams involved in conjunction with the infection prevention and control team.
To contribute to the development of SSI guidelines, protocols and policies at a local level. Have a central role of collecting SSI data throughout the trust, coordinating the collection of and preparing the data for submission to UKHSA; and for presentation of these to the Surgical Site Infection Prevention Group (SSIPG) and the Infection Prevention and Control Committee (IPCC).
With the IPCT, support changes in practice as determined by the data analysis.
Contribute to writing reports and presenting project information to the SSIPG, IPCC, or other committees as necessary.
Send correspondence via emails and/or letters to patients, GPs, and Consultants regarding SSI follow up i.e. post-discharge questionnaires (PDQ) and/or MRSA positive from pre assessment screening and secure follow up results after treatment from the GP.
Liaise with Procurement Team to ensure that product ordered can be made available at the team when required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE level or equivalent in English and Mathematics
- Educated to A level standard or NVQ Level 3 in health and social care
Desirable
- 1st Degree Education or equivalent qualification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working within a healthcare environment or public facing role/ corporate setting.
- Demonstrate basic Report writing skills
Desirable
- Demonstrable previous experience of working in an health care organisation providing direct patient care, working with surgical and or orthopaedic patients or in an infection control setting
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrable organisational skills
- Ability to follow instructions and use own initiative
- Demonstrable communication skills both written and verbal at all levels within a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to seek guidance when appropriate and work as part of a team
- Ability to work under supervision and independently.
- Excellent IT skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to develop and maintain data-bases
Desirable
- Ability to trouble shoot
- Proficiency on working with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other relevant applications.
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic knowledge of infection control principles and practice
- Understanding of surgical site infection and the UKHSA surveillance service
- Basic knowledge of audit cycle
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of the health service
Disposition and attributes
Essential
- Accountability - takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working
- Openness - shares information and good practice appropriately
- Mutual respect - treats others with courtesy and respect at all times
- Good time keeping
- Confident and have the ability to work flexibly to meet the varied demands of the service
- Willingness to undertake appropriate training as necessary
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE level or equivalent in English and Mathematics
- Educated to A level standard or NVQ Level 3 in health and social care
Desirable
- 1st Degree Education or equivalent qualification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working within a healthcare environment or public facing role/ corporate setting.
- Demonstrate basic Report writing skills
Desirable
- Demonstrable previous experience of working in an health care organisation providing direct patient care, working with surgical and or orthopaedic patients or in an infection control setting
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrable organisational skills
- Ability to follow instructions and use own initiative
- Demonstrable communication skills both written and verbal at all levels within a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to seek guidance when appropriate and work as part of a team
- Ability to work under supervision and independently.
- Excellent IT skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to develop and maintain data-bases
Desirable
- Ability to trouble shoot
- Proficiency on working with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other relevant applications.
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic knowledge of infection control principles and practice
- Understanding of surgical site infection and the UKHSA surveillance service
- Basic knowledge of audit cycle
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of the health service
Disposition and attributes
Essential
- Accountability - takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working
- Openness - shares information and good practice appropriately
- Mutual respect - treats others with courtesy and respect at all times
- Good time keeping
- Confident and have the ability to work flexibly to meet the varied demands of the service
- Willingness to undertake appropriate training as necessary
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).
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust
Address
The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust
East Gate House, Brockley Hill
Stanmore
HA7 4LP
Employer's website
https://www.rnoh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
