Job summary
Infection Prevention and Control Data Analyst/Support Worker
Department: Infection Prevention and Control
Band 4: £25,147 - £27,596 Per annum
Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
This role provides the post holder with an opportunity to join the Infection Prevention and Control Team to support the Trust in providing clean safe care through the provision of an effective and efficient surveillance ,audit and education programme.
The post holder must have excellent communication skills, experience in data capture, interpretation and report writing.
Interview date: 17th July 2024
Main duties of the job
To support the Trust in providing clean safe care through the provision of an effective and efficient surveillance, audit and education programme. To provide an effective and efficient business focused administration and support service. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
To perform a variety of duties involved in the prevention and control of infection which includes the collection, collation, and analysis/ reporting of data in a systematic manner using various IT software and communication methods. A key element of the role includes supporting the delivery of basic IP&C education.
You are required to develop and maintain efficient office systems, ensuring that resources are available in a timely manner and practically organised to enable maximum clinical contact time for the team.
To work independently, in line with Trust policies and procedures, managing own workload in support of the department.
About us
Our staff are the happiest NHS staff; MKUH staff scored highest for 'I look forward to coming to work' (NHS Staff Survey 2023).
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible workingopportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- It is a necessity to be aware of the targets within the NHS plan and how actions taken in every day procedures affect these targets.
- Work closely as directed by the IPC Lead Nurse with all Medical, Nursing and Midwifery Staff, Consultant Microbiologists and other laboratory staff, physicians, environmental health officers and other heads of departments in the surveillance and prevention of infection.
- Responsible for collection and collation of data for Surgical Site Infection Surveillance Service (SSISS) scheme giving timely feedback to the accountable speciality to use the information for review and guidance of clinical practice against a benchmark rate.
- Ensure that the administration of the surveillance programme is planned to meet the needs of the organisation. Minimum requirement for an NHS trust is 1 quarter per year for orthopaedic surgery- the trust currently run the surveillance throughout the year for 2 categories
- Prepare regular statistical reports, analysing, preparing and summarising data on the incidence of infection/audits for individual Consultants and management. This includes feeding into the annual report for IPC.
- Accuracy and timeliness when entering patient information is essential to meet the requirements set out by the Department of Health for monitoring of health care associated infection.
- Communicate effectively with patients, around participation in the SSISS program. Feedback at clinical improvement groups to staff regarding data findings.
- Adhere to Trust policies and procedures.
- To initiate and to participate in new developments within the role.
- Propose changes to local policies and processes to support the development of the IPC service.
- Develop, maintain, and share database(s) for the purpose of surveillance within the IPC office in support of the wider programmes.
- You must be conversant with the use of Excel, Word, Office, Statistical Control Analysis and Report compilation.
- Arrange and deliver basic infection prevention and control education to healthcare support workers for example, healthcare assistant across the organisation.
- Assist in carrying out routine monitoring of wards and departments, alongside environmental surveys and complete reports following the audit.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- It is a necessity to be aware of the targets within the NHS plan and how actions taken in every day procedures affect these targets.
- Work closely as directed by the IPC Lead Nurse with all Medical, Nursing and Midwifery Staff, Consultant Microbiologists and other laboratory staff, physicians, environmental health officers and other heads of departments in the surveillance and prevention of infection.
- Responsible for collection and collation of data for Surgical Site Infection Surveillance Service (SSISS) scheme giving timely feedback to the accountable speciality to use the information for review and guidance of clinical practice against a benchmark rate.
- Ensure that the administration of the surveillance programme is planned to meet the needs of the organisation. Minimum requirement for an NHS trust is 1 quarter per year for orthopaedic surgery- the trust currently run the surveillance throughout the year for 2 categories
- Prepare regular statistical reports, analysing, preparing and summarising data on the incidence of infection/audits for individual Consultants and management. This includes feeding into the annual report for IPC.
- Accuracy and timeliness when entering patient information is essential to meet the requirements set out by the Department of Health for monitoring of health care associated infection.
- Communicate effectively with patients, around participation in the SSISS program. Feedback at clinical improvement groups to staff regarding data findings.
- Adhere to Trust policies and procedures.
- To initiate and to participate in new developments within the role.
- Propose changes to local policies and processes to support the development of the IPC service.
- Develop, maintain, and share database(s) for the purpose of surveillance within the IPC office in support of the wider programmes.
- You must be conversant with the use of Excel, Word, Office, Statistical Control Analysis and Report compilation.
- Arrange and deliver basic infection prevention and control education to healthcare support workers for example, healthcare assistant across the organisation.
- Assist in carrying out routine monitoring of wards and departments, alongside environmental surveys and complete reports following the audit.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Good general education including English at GCSE (Grade C or above) or equivalent
- Good standard of spoken English
- Strong IT skills in relation to Microsoft packages including word/excel and Microsoft or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- ECDL qualification or equivalent
- Knowledge of electronic systems in use in the NHS
- Data protection Act 1998
- Understanding of NHS plan & Health care associated infection (HCAI) targets
Experience
Essential
- Relevant customer care work experience or previous clerical experience.
- Ability to input and retrieve information on a computerised system whilst adhering to complex local and national policies and guidelines accurately and efficiently
- Experience of handling inbound and outbound telephone calls of a potentially sensitive nature whilst recording information accurately to multiple electronic data systems
Desirable
- Clerical experience in a health care environment
- Worked within a hospital environment
- Deliver basic education to colleagues
Skills
Essential
- Excellent word processing skills / computer skills
- Evidence of working under pressure to tight deadlines and confident in dealing with difficult situations e.g. patients, public and visitors.
- Good administrative skills
- oGood all round communication skills
- Strong organisational skills with ability to prioritise
- Good attention to detail
- Ability to make decisions using own initiative where identified as being appropriate to role
- Good self-awareness regarding boundaries of role/need to escalate
Personal and people development
Essential
- Must be able to work as an integral member of the IPC team
- Have a flexible and positive approach to work & excellent time keeping
- Must have a professional attitude/appearance and be courteous at all times. This is a non uniform role therefore smart dress is essential
- Able to work primarily on the computer while speaking to patients (telephone interview) as necessary.
Communication
Essential
- Effective verbal and written skills
- Good telephone manner
- Good all round communication skills
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Good general education including English at GCSE (Grade C or above) or equivalent
- Good standard of spoken English
- Strong IT skills in relation to Microsoft packages including word/excel and Microsoft or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- ECDL qualification or equivalent
- Knowledge of electronic systems in use in the NHS
- Data protection Act 1998
- Understanding of NHS plan & Health care associated infection (HCAI) targets
Experience
Essential
- Relevant customer care work experience or previous clerical experience.
- Ability to input and retrieve information on a computerised system whilst adhering to complex local and national policies and guidelines accurately and efficiently
- Experience of handling inbound and outbound telephone calls of a potentially sensitive nature whilst recording information accurately to multiple electronic data systems
Desirable
- Clerical experience in a health care environment
- Worked within a hospital environment
- Deliver basic education to colleagues
Skills
Essential
- Excellent word processing skills / computer skills
- Evidence of working under pressure to tight deadlines and confident in dealing with difficult situations e.g. patients, public and visitors.
- Good administrative skills
- oGood all round communication skills
- Strong organisational skills with ability to prioritise
- Good attention to detail
- Ability to make decisions using own initiative where identified as being appropriate to role
- Good self-awareness regarding boundaries of role/need to escalate
Personal and people development
Essential
- Must be able to work as an integral member of the IPC team
- Have a flexible and positive approach to work & excellent time keeping
- Must have a professional attitude/appearance and be courteous at all times. This is a non uniform role therefore smart dress is essential
- Able to work primarily on the computer while speaking to patients (telephone interview) as necessary.
Communication
Essential
- Effective verbal and written skills
- Good telephone manner
- Good all round communication skills
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
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.
