Job summary
- To lead on the functional operations of the IPC team who have primary responsibility for generating accurate Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAI) , Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) and Surgical Site Infection (SSI) surveillance data for mandatory reporting.
- To ensure there is timely and innovative antimicrobial resistance, SSI and HCAI data to support audits, clinical guidelines and new services aimed at improving the appropriateness of antimicrobial use and reducing HCAI's.
- To support the HCAI research projects by conducting independent and collaborative research projects and providing statistical and study design support to other researchers.
- To ensure that the Trust SSI Surveillance programme is implemented, taking proper account of the relevant national guidelines
- Provide senior leadership support to the Infection Control Doctor, IPC team, , wider infection teams and relevant stakeholders at the Trust.
- Be responsible for aligning our approach to epidemiology, AMS, SSI and HCAI surveillance into a coherent service with pharmaco-epidemiological practice being at its core.
- Act as service lead to ensure the delivery of the SSIS programme Trust wide.
- Supervise/manage staff under the new epidemiology, AMS and SSI service at IPC
Main duties of the job
- To lead the functional operations of the IPC team who have primary responsibility for generating accurate Healthcare-associated Infections (HCAI), Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) and Surgical Site Infection (SSI) surveillance data for local and national mandatory (and voluntary) reporting.
- To ensure there is timely and innovative antimicrobial resistance, SSI and HCAI data to support audits, clinical guidelines, and new services aimed at improving the appropriateness of antimicrobial use and reducing HCAIs.
- To support the HCAI research projects by conducting independent and collaborative research projects and providing statistical and study design support to other researchers.
- To ensure that the Trust HCAI and SSI surveillance programme is implemented, taking proper account of the relevant national guidelines.
- Provide senior leadership support to the IPC and infection teams, plus relevant stakeholders across the Trust.
- Be responsible for aligning our approach to epidemiology, AMS, SSI and HCAI surveillance into a coherent service with IPC and pharmaco-epidemiological practice being at its core.
- Act as service lead to ensure the delivery of the Trust-wide HCAI and SSI surveillance programme.
- Manage staff within the epidemiology, AMS and SSI service at IPC.
About us
Join us at UHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops
At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. 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 our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
Build a career with us: 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To lead the functional operations of the IPC team who have primary responsibility for generating accurate Healthcare-associated Infections (HCAI), Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) and Surgical Site Infection (SSI) surveillance data for local and national mandatory (and voluntary) reporting.
- To ensure there is timely and innovative antimicrobial resistance, SSI and HCAI data to support audits, clinical guidelines, and new services aimed at improving the appropriateness of antimicrobial use and reducing HCAIs.
- To support the HCAI research projects by conducting independent and collaborative research projects and providing statistical and study design support to other researchers.
- To ensure that the Trust HCAI and SSI surveillance programme is implemented, taking proper account of the relevant national guidelines.
- Provide senior leadership support to the IPC and infection teams, plus relevant stakeholders across the Trust.
- Be responsible for aligning our approach to epidemiology, AMS, SSI and HCAI surveillance into a coherent service with IPC and pharmaco-epidemiological practice being at its core.
- Act as service lead to ensure the delivery of the Trust-wide HCAI and SSI surveillance programme.
- Manage staff within the epidemiology, AMS and SSI service at IPC.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To lead the functional operations of the IPC team who have primary responsibility for generating accurate Healthcare-associated Infections (HCAI), Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) and Surgical Site Infection (SSI) surveillance data for local and national mandatory (and voluntary) reporting.
- To ensure there is timely and innovative antimicrobial resistance, SSI and HCAI data to support audits, clinical guidelines, and new services aimed at improving the appropriateness of antimicrobial use and reducing HCAIs.
- To support the HCAI research projects by conducting independent and collaborative research projects and providing statistical and study design support to other researchers.
- To ensure that the Trust HCAI and SSI surveillance programme is implemented, taking proper account of the relevant national guidelines.
- Provide senior leadership support to the IPC and infection teams, plus relevant stakeholders across the Trust.
- Be responsible for aligning our approach to epidemiology, AMS, SSI and HCAI surveillance into a coherent service with IPC and pharmaco-epidemiological practice being at its core.
- Act as service lead to ensure the delivery of the Trust-wide HCAI and SSI surveillance programme.
- Manage staff within the epidemiology, AMS and SSI service at IPC.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Expert / Specialist knowledge and experience of statistical and epidemiological techniques and procedures, acquired through MSc qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Experience of extracting and manipulating data relating to antimicrobial resistance
Essentail
Essential
- Extensive experience in Hospital epidemiology and service delivery, and demonstrate capability and capacity for service management at a senior level
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of undertaking evaluations using statistical and epidemiological methods to effectively measure the outcome and benefit of antimicrobial treatment or similar
Essential
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of R/STATA/SPSS/SAS or other specialist statistical knowledge
Desirable
- Ability to develop and deliver complex statistical/epidemiological presentations to large audiences
Essential
Essential
- Extensive working knowledge of MS Office packages
Essentail
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in disseminating information via written reports and presentations to a wide range of audiences in terms of size and composition
Essential
Essential
- Scientific publications, presentation of papers at conferences and seminars
Desirable
- Ability to present highly complex and sensitive information to other statistical specialists and non-specialist audiences
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Expert / Specialist knowledge and experience of statistical and epidemiological techniques and procedures, acquired through MSc qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Experience of extracting and manipulating data relating to antimicrobial resistance
Essentail
Essential
- Extensive experience in Hospital epidemiology and service delivery, and demonstrate capability and capacity for service management at a senior level
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of undertaking evaluations using statistical and epidemiological methods to effectively measure the outcome and benefit of antimicrobial treatment or similar
Essential
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of R/STATA/SPSS/SAS or other specialist statistical knowledge
Desirable
- Ability to develop and deliver complex statistical/epidemiological presentations to large audiences
Essential
Essential
- Extensive working knowledge of MS Office packages
Essentail
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in disseminating information via written reports and presentations to a wide range of audiences in terms of size and composition
Essential
Essential
- Scientific publications, presentation of papers at conferences and seminars
Desirable
- Ability to present highly complex and sensitive information to other statistical specialists and non-specialist audiences
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).
