Surgical Site Infection Surveillance Nurse
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, Chichester
Surgical Site Infection Surveillance Nurse
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University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, Chichester
- Part time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 4 days ago, 31 Dec | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
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Full Job Description
- The Surveillance nurse acts as a member of the MSK and Surgery team assisting in providing service for the prevention, surveillance, investigation and control of infection for University Hospitals Sussex NHS Trust and other contracted agencies. They will ensure a comprehensive service is provided to the Trust., Supports the Consultant for Infection control in the development systems and processes for surveillance and other key indicators for infection control policies and practices.
- Ensures that accurate and detailed information is collected.
- Supports the infection control team in the collection and analysis of relevant data for the Surgical Team.
- Works as part of the Surgical Team to provide, develop and promote a high-quality Surgical Site Surveillance Service promoting excellence throughout the Trust.
- Be responsible for collating surveillance clinical data for the information of the Surgical Team.
- Assists with the preparation of statistical information as required and collates and records relevant data and information.
- Use clinical expertise and judgement to identify patient suitability for inclusion in surveillance.
- Ensures that data is available for validation and analyses by Consultant in Infection control
- Identifies early problems arising and ensures these are reported to the Senior Surveillance Nurse Specialist.
- Ensures that national SSI audits are accurate and correct
- Support the wound care clinic, undertaking dressing changes and uploading of wound photographs to data base.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. 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 ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves. 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.