Surgical site infection surveillance Practioner

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

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Job summary

The post requires a motivated and independent individual who has excellent interpersonal and organisation skills and who can work autonomously. The ability and willingness to travel across the Trust is required.

Support the Head of Nursing to coordinate the SSI data collection, agenda setting and delivering improvements across the Trust
Actively support a effective and efficient system for the prevention, investigation and surveillance of SSI throughout the Trust, and apply implementation strategies to overcome any barriers.
Actively support the SSI Coordinator, IPC Team, and wider surgical pathway teams to deliver clinically driven, patient focussed, quality improvement projects, resources, network events and research for SSI within the Trust and externally.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will work closely with the Head of Nursing and Matron on current and new developments in SSI surveillance, research and innovation, including product/project planning, data collection and collation, resource development, assisting in evaluating implementation strategies and dissemination, assisting in publication and/or contributing to the dissemination at networks and national/international conferences.

Develop Standard Operating Procedures and other documents for the SSI surveillance team
To work within the directorate of infection and with the wider organisation in ensuring that the surveillance objectives set out in Health and Social Care Act 2022 are implemented and achieved.
To use and develop information technologies to drive efficiencies and monitor and report the impact of measures to improve patient care and safety
To provide infection prevention and control advice as part of 7 day working within IPC Team
To act as an advocate for patients within the department, to ensure a patient-orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines.
Acts as an expert SSIS resource for all staff at clinical level. Prioritise workload taking into account varying demands and resources.
Identify problems related to the prevention of SSIs and be involved in developing improved methods of work in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

About us

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

We'recommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.

Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Date posted

27 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

434-C5715233

Job locations

Trust wide

Stoke Mandeville hospital

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

2.EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

BSc (Honors) or Equivalent in healthcare science field,
Professional registration

Desirable

willing to study at MSc level/further learning
Attended UKHSA SSIS

EXPERIENCE

Essential

Minimum 5 years experience in healthcare setting with line management and teaching experience
Experience at Band 6 in IPC Team
background in surgery

special circumstances

Essential

Able to travel to other sites and off site as necessary

Desirable

Able to work on IPC weekend rota

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

oExcellent interpersonal communication, presentation, and written skills
Ability to read academic papers and evidence base sources for guidelines
Able to work with people in different teams at different levels
IPC knowledge equivalent to band 6 role
Computer literate with MS Office and MS Teams
Knowledge of surgical pathways
Team player and able to work on own

Person Specification

2.EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

BSc (Honors) or Equivalent in healthcare science field,
Professional registration

Desirable

willing to study at MSc level/further learning
Attended UKHSA SSIS

EXPERIENCE

Essential

Minimum 5 years experience in healthcare setting with line management and teaching experience
Experience at Band 6 in IPC Team
background in surgery

special circumstances

Essential

Able to travel to other sites and off site as necessary

Desirable

Able to work on IPC weekend rota

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

oExcellent interpersonal communication, presentation, and written skills
Ability to read academic papers and evidence base sources for guidelines
Able to work with people in different teams at different levels
IPC knowledge equivalent to band 6 role
Computer literate with MS Office and MS Teams
Knowledge of surgical pathways
Team player and able to work on own

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.